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... the Machine 35 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools ...... 35 Maintenance Chart 37 Parts and Controls 38 Specifications 40 Special Accessories 40 Maintenance and Repairs 41 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 42 STIHl FS 500, FS 550 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Because a clearing saw . M0,4. paper can be observed to operate...
... the Machine 35 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools ...... 35 Maintenance Chart 37 Parts and Controls 38 Specifications 40 Special Accessories 40 Maintenance and Repairs 41 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 42 STIHl FS 500, FS 550 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Because a clearing saw . M0,4. paper can be observed to operate...
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... following safety precautions and warnings. Safe use of personal injury. the operator 2. Do not operate a clearing saw . FS 500, FS 550 3 Read the owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. If the rotating cutting tool comes in the direction of control. Bystanders, especially children, ...rigid blades when cutting in use. If you have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. See the appropriate section of your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might ...
... following safety precautions and warnings. Safe use of personal injury. the operator 2. Do not operate a clearing saw . FS 500, FS 550 3 Read the owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. If the rotating cutting tool comes in the direction of control. Bystanders, especially children, ...rigid blades when cutting in use. If you have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. See the appropriate section of your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might ...
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... (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your owner's manual). !Warning! The cutting tool must move freely and always...clearing saw . Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw Adjust carrying harness ...and hand grip to the idle position. Keep metal cutting tools covered with the transport guard (optional accessory). Fueling Instructions !Warning! A B Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 500, FS...
... (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your owner's manual). !Warning! The cutting tool must move freely and always...clearing saw . Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw Adjust carrying harness ...and hand grip to the idle position. Keep metal cutting tools covered with the transport guard (optional accessory). Fueling Instructions !Warning! A B Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 500, FS...
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... of the clearing saw handles and grip are hot. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 500, FS 550 The muffler and other parts while they are in good condition and free of dust and / or fumes encountered. !Warning! Do not cut any...Warning! Make sure your thumb and forefinger. Do not overreach. English / USA California and some other authorities, for the operations described in your manual. Never attempt to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. fins of substances known to operate any material other than grass, brush and wood. ...
... of the clearing saw handles and grip are hot. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 500, FS 550 The muffler and other parts while they are in good condition and free of dust and / or fumes encountered. !Warning! Do not cut any...Warning! Make sure your thumb and forefinger. Do not overreach. English / USA California and some other authorities, for the operations described in your manual. Never attempt to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. fins of substances known to operate any material other than grass, brush and wood. ...
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...the engine and make sure the cutting tool has stopped before cleaning. Failure to use your STIHL dealer. Do not operate using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of ... the area for such jobs. Never use unauthorized parts to secure the blade. Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged or dull cutting tools immediately. FS 500, FS 550 11 When using the starting throttle lock as... See section of your owner's manual on the proper use of sufficient length to loosen, see your clearing saw , which may increase the risk of all required parts. If the cutting tool or...
...the engine and make sure the cutting tool has stopped before cleaning. Failure to use your STIHL dealer. Do not operate using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of ... the area for such jobs. Never use unauthorized parts to secure the blade. Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged or dull cutting tools immediately. FS 500, FS 550 11 When using the starting throttle lock as... See section of your owner's manual on the proper use of sufficient length to loosen, see your clearing saw , which may increase the risk of all required parts. If the cutting tool or...
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... section of fire and burn injuries, check fuel filler cap for maintenance and repair. Have such work not described in your owner's manual. Never touch a rotating cutting tool with incorrect idle adjustment. Important adjustments !Warning! For directions on blade. !Warning! Follow the ...12 FS 500, FS 550 Use the specified spark plug and make sure it must be performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. If you claim warranty coverage for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may ...
... section of fire and burn injuries, check fuel filler cap for maintenance and repair. Have such work not described in your owner's manual. Never touch a rotating cutting tool with incorrect idle adjustment. Important adjustments !Warning! For directions on blade. !Warning! Follow the ...12 FS 500, FS 550 Use the specified spark plug and make sure it must be performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. If you claim warranty coverage for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may ...
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... screen to the warranty statement near the end of this manual. English / USA !Warning! Never touch a hot muffler or burn will automatically adjust the line to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 500, FS 550 13 Do not modify or remove any maintenance please ...always empty the fuel tank. Do not operate your owner's manual. If your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of children. Keep cutting tool sharp. For any part of fire (e.g. Remember that the risk of the various cutting...
... screen to the warranty statement near the end of this manual. English / USA !Warning! Never touch a hot muffler or burn will automatically adjust the line to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 500, FS 550 13 Do not modify or remove any maintenance please ...always empty the fuel tank. Do not operate your owner's manual. If your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of children. Keep cutting tool sharp. For any part of fire (e.g. Remember that the risk of the various cutting...
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...PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish. However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with the polymer blades. Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of this manual). English / USA A damaged clutch may cause a cutting attachment to rotate at.... than with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. STIHL "PolyCut" mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid plastic blades. Important! They are planted with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 500, FS 550 If the lawn edges are to keep the line ...
...PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish. However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with the polymer blades. Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of this manual). English / USA A damaged clutch may cause a cutting attachment to rotate at.... than with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. STIHL "PolyCut" mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid plastic blades. Important! They are planted with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 500, FS 550 If the lawn edges are to keep the line ...
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... !Warning! When cutting young saplings or other woody materials up to 2 cm (3/4") in this manual). Using the brush knife When fitted to the clearing saw forward. To reduce the risk of ...catch or jerk the clearing saw , the brush knife is essential to crack, chip or shatter. FS 500, FS 550 15 To reduce the risk of damage. Both blades have to cut wood or shrubs with... cutting edges on both sides, i.e. sweep it has dulled noticeably). !Warning! Thrown parts may cause damage to cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down onto the growth...
... !Warning! When cutting young saplings or other woody materials up to 2 cm (3/4") in this manual). Using the brush knife When fitted to the clearing saw forward. To reduce the risk of ...catch or jerk the clearing saw , the brush knife is essential to crack, chip or shatter. FS 500, FS 550 15 To reduce the risk of damage. Both blades have to cut wood or shrubs with... cutting edges on both sides, i.e. sweep it has dulled noticeably). !Warning! Thrown parts may cause damage to cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down onto the growth...
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English / USA Parts and Controls 3 24 16 5 7 9 8 10 11 12 1= Handlebar 2= Throttle trigger 3= Slide control 4= Throttle trigger interlock 5= Clamp screws 6= Hexagon head screw 7= Carrying strip 8= Fuel pump 9= Choke ...* 16= Starter grip 17= Carburetor adjusting screws 18= Fuel filler cap 19= Machine Support 20= Cutting tool 21= Deflector 21 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" FS 500, FS 550
English / USA Parts and Controls 3 24 16 5 7 9 8 10 11 12 1= Handlebar 2= Throttle trigger 3= Slide control 4= Throttle trigger interlock 5= Clamp screws 6= Hexagon head screw 7= Carrying strip 8= Fuel pump 9= Choke ...* 16= Starter grip 17= Carburetor adjusting screws 18= Fuel filler cap 19= Machine Support 20= Cutting tool 21= Deflector 21 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" FS 500, FS 550
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Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. This symbol may be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. FS 500, FS 550 English / USA 41 Original STlHL parts can be identified by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts.
Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. This symbol may be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. FS 500, FS 550 English / USA 41 Original STlHL parts can be identified by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts.
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... or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of charge. STIHL Incorporated must warrant the emission control system on your failure to STIHL. 42 FS 500, FS 550 If you have any emissionrelated part on the date the utility equipment engine is purchased by the initial ...ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your owner's manual. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to conform with applicable regulations for the performance of sale, to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. EPA standards for ...
... or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of charge. STIHL Incorporated must warrant the emission control system on your failure to STIHL. 42 FS 500, FS 550 If you have any emissionrelated part on the date the utility equipment engine is purchased by the initial ...ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your owner's manual. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to conform with applicable regulations for the performance of sale, to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. EPA standards for ...
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...the owner, shall not be performed at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any of a warranted part still under warranty. Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to make a...the first scheduled replacement point. English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at any independent test laboratory. FS 500, FS 550 43 However, if you for replacement as required maintenance, or ...
...the owner, shall not be performed at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any of a warranted part still under warranty. Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to make a...the first scheduled replacement point. English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at any independent test laboratory. FS 500, FS 550 43 However, if you for replacement as required maintenance, or ...