Stihl FS 490 C-M Instruction Manual - Page 29

English 002BA423 KN Removing the cutting attachment N Block the shaft. N Unscrew the nut clockwise. N Pull the cutting attachment with its mounting hardware off the gearbox. Mounting Circular Saw Blades A limit stop kit, which includes a limit stop and a guard ring for circular saw blades, is available as a special accessory for mounting circular saw blades. Notice on new machines that come standard with a mowing head only: Further mounting hardware is necessary for a circular saw blade. It is available from your servicing dealer. Change the guard ring. Recommendation: The guard ring must be mounted with particular care. Have this work performed by your servicing dealer. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 3 N Remove the guard washer (1) and thrust plate (2). N Remove the guard ring (3) for mowing attachments. N Keep the guard washer and guard ring in a safe place for future use. 002BA490 KN 2 5 4 002BA491 KN N Fit the guard ring (4) for saw blades. N Slip the thrust plate (2) over the shaft. N Fit the limit stop (5) for circular saw blades. NOTICE Do not use the guard washer (1) with circular saw blades. Check direction of rotation of cutting attachment 681BA165 KN Cutting edges of circular saw blades must point clockwise. 4 3 2 1 b a N Place the cutting attachment (1) in position. WARNING Collar (a) must locate in the cutting attachment's mounting hole (b). Securing the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (2) - convex side must face up. N Fit the rider plate (3). A rider plate (3) for sawing applications is available as a special accessory. It allows the full depth of cut of the saw blade to be used. N Block the shaft. N Fit the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 27