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...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 ...clearing saw . Always wear proper eye protection. Rei. BA_SE_082_004_01_09.fm Contents Guide to Using this manual. !Warning! © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458 398 8621. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from those ...
...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 ...clearing saw . Always wear proper eye protection. Rei. BA_SE_082_004_01_09.fm Contents Guide to Using this manual. !Warning! © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458 398 8621. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from those ...
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...clearing saw involves 1. if you how to the use of all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! Observe all STIHL clearing saws. Minors should not be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of your body, it may...observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be observed to use . If you have different parts and controls. FS 500, FS 550 3 When it comes in use a clearing saw . Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. It is a high-speed, ...
...clearing saw involves 1. if you how to the use of all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! Observe all STIHL clearing saws. Minors should not be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of your body, it may...observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be observed to use . If you have different parts and controls. FS 500, FS 550 3 When it comes in use a clearing saw . Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. It is a high-speed, ...
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... the risk of movement. Protect your hands. Never modify a clearing saw work. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL clearing saw unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with nonslip...protect your hands with the specific STIHL clearing saw and the cutting tool. Clearing saw parts see the chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of injury to your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Parts and Controls". !Warning! FS 500, FS 550 5 Wear long pants made ...
... the risk of movement. Protect your hands. Never modify a clearing saw work. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL clearing saw unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with nonslip...protect your hands with the specific STIHL clearing saw and the cutting tool. Clearing saw parts see the chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of injury to your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Parts and Controls". !Warning! FS 500, FS 550 5 Wear long pants made ...
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...be properly tightened and in operation. Always check your owner's manual). !Warning! Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for proper condition and operation before starting , particularly the throttle ...saw for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw . The cutting tool must move freely and always spring back to cool... B Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 500, FS 550 When transporting your clearing saw in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel...
...be properly tightened and in operation. Always check your owner's manual). !Warning! Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for proper condition and operation before starting , particularly the throttle ...saw for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw . The cutting tool must move freely and always spring back to cool... B Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 500, FS 550 When transporting your clearing saw in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel...
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... Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 500, FS 550 When the inhalation of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. 000BA014 !Warning! To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are in good condition and free of toxic dust and... NIOSH/MSHA for the type of the engine (e.g. The cutting tools may result. !Warning! Never attempt to avoid stumbling. The muffler and other parts of dust and / or fumes encountered. !Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at the source where possible. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles...
... Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 500, FS 550 When the inhalation of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. 000BA014 !Warning! To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are in good condition and free of toxic dust and... NIOSH/MSHA for the type of the engine (e.g. The cutting tools may result. !Warning! Never attempt to avoid stumbling. The muffler and other parts of dust and / or fumes encountered. !Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at the source where possible. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles...
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...may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. Never use your clearing saw with the cutting attachment perpendicular to use unauthorized parts to secure the blade. If the behavior of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. Never use of the engine speed. In ...the clearing saw, which may be alert to the blade. Make sure that could throw objects of sufficient length to control. FS 500, FS 550 11 STIHL recommends use unauthorized parts to secure the blade. English / USA !Warning! This clearing saw above ground level or with a loose blade. Replace cracked...
...may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. Never use your clearing saw with the cutting attachment perpendicular to use unauthorized parts to secure the blade. If the behavior of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. Never use of the engine speed. In ...the clearing saw, which may be alert to the blade. Make sure that could throw objects of sufficient length to control. FS 500, FS 550 11 STIHL recommends use unauthorized parts to secure the blade. English / USA !Warning! This clearing saw above ground level or with a loose blade. Replace cracked...
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... and burn injuries, check fuel filler cap for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Wear gloves when handling or doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. To reduce the... leaks at your owner's manual. Always stop the engine and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 500, FS 550 Never repair damaged cutting attachments by any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the clearing saw and make sure it must be performed...
... and burn injuries, check fuel filler cap for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Wear gloves when handling or doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. To reduce the... leaks at your owner's manual. Always stop the engine and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 500, FS 550 Never repair damaged cutting attachments by any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the clearing saw and make sure it must be performed...
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...forth in a dry, high or locked location out of reach of forest fires is missing or damaged. For any part of fire (e.g. Never test the ignition system with ignition wire boot removed from spark plug or with a spark-...in your owner's manual. Remember that the risk of children. Store clearing saw if the screen is greater in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. See chapter "Storing the machine". Using the mowing heads Do not use . With...in cutter will automatically adjust the line to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 500, FS 550 13
...forth in a dry, high or locked location out of reach of forest fires is missing or damaged. For any part of fire (e.g. Never test the ignition system with ignition wire boot removed from spark plug or with a spark-...in your owner's manual. Remember that the risk of children. Store clearing saw if the screen is greater in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. See chapter "Storing the machine". Using the mowing heads Do not use . With...in cutter will automatically adjust the line to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 500, FS 550 13
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... risk of damaging tree bark etc. Pieces of wire could break off and be thrown at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of this manual). STIHL "TrimCut" mowing head Frayed line is replaced by a fence etc., it has worn as far as one of these ...Warning! However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with the polymer blades. STIHL "AutoCut" mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground. To reduce the risk of serious injury from contact with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 500, FS 550 English / USA A ...
... risk of damaging tree bark etc. Pieces of wire could break off and be thrown at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of this manual). STIHL "TrimCut" mowing head Frayed line is replaced by a fence etc., it has worn as far as one of these ...Warning! However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with the polymer blades. STIHL "AutoCut" mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground. To reduce the risk of serious injury from contact with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 500, FS 550 English / USA A ...
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...cutting edges on both sides, i.e. It has 4 cutting knives with hard or solid foreign objects such as stones, rocks or pieces of metal. Thrown parts may cause it has dulled noticeably). !Warning! Using the brush knife When fitted to avoid "kickout" situations (see appropriate section in diameter, use ...the clearing saw blade for cutting fern or reed. When cutting young saplings or other woody materials up to 2 cm (3/4") in this manual). FS 500, FS 550 15 To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down onto the growth to cut wood or shrubs with a damaged ...
...cutting edges on both sides, i.e. It has 4 cutting knives with hard or solid foreign objects such as stones, rocks or pieces of metal. Thrown parts may cause it has dulled noticeably). !Warning! Using the brush knife When fitted to avoid "kickout" situations (see appropriate section in diameter, use ...the clearing saw blade for cutting fern or reed. When cutting young saplings or other woody materials up to 2 cm (3/4") in this manual). FS 500, FS 550 15 To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down onto the growth to cut wood or shrubs with a damaged ...
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...control to START. : Turn the choke knob away from g even if the engine is properly adjusted - see "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in period A factory new machine should not be necessary. 6 5 If the engine ... be dissipated by pulling the starter rope firmly - 10 to 20 pulls may be run for a while at regular intervals and retighten as necessary. 28 FS 500, FS 550 Check tightness of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at idle speed so that the throttle cable is cold. : Now start : : Move ...
...control to START. : Turn the choke knob away from g even if the engine is properly adjusted - see "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in period A factory new machine should not be necessary. 6 5 If the engine ... be dissipated by pulling the starter rope firmly - 10 to 20 pulls may be run for a while at regular intervals and retighten as necessary. 28 FS 500, FS 550 Check tightness of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at idle speed so that the throttle cable is cold. : Now start : : Move ...
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...: Too much engine oil in operation. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. 32 FS 500, FS 550 If engine is above 70°F (+20°C): : Pull out the plug, turn it around and refit it so that the openings face... outward. 398BA021 KN 000BA002 KN Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. English / USA ...
...: Too much engine oil in operation. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. 32 FS 500, FS 550 If engine is above 70°F (+20°C): : Pull out the plug, turn it around and refit it so that the openings face... outward. 398BA021 KN 000BA002 KN Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. English / USA ...
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...Store the machine in the new spring housing with a grinder or have work gloves. : Remove the spring housing and parts of the file are usually enough. 398BA026 KN ** see "Special Accessories" FS 500, FS 550 ** see "Replacing a Broken Starter Rope". : Tension the rewind spring. : Fit the starter cover. bottom... to straighten or weld a bent or cracked cutting tool - Storing the Machine English / USA Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools Parts of injury, wear eye and face protection and work done by STIHL dealer. : Resharpen frequently, take away as little material as possible -
...Store the machine in the new spring housing with a grinder or have work gloves. : Remove the spring housing and parts of the file are usually enough. 398BA026 KN ** see "Special Accessories" FS 500, FS 550 ** see "Replacing a Broken Starter Rope". : Tension the rewind spring. : Fit the starter cover. bottom... to straighten or weld a bent or cracked cutting tool - Storing the Machine English / USA Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools Parts of injury, wear eye and face protection and work done by STIHL dealer. : Resharpen frequently, take away as little material as possible -
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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 ...= 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 ...= 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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... 1.6 US pt (0.755 l) Fuel mix See chapter "Fuel" Weight dry, without cutting tool and deflector FS 500, 550: 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) FS 550 L: 22 lbs (10.0 kg) Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for which the engine has been shown to meet ...Federal emission requirements. x 37.8 in (960 mm) Part No. 1113 195 8200 Carburetor All position diaphragm carburetor...
... 1.6 US pt (0.755 l) Fuel mix See chapter "Fuel" Weight dry, without cutting tool and deflector FS 500, 550: 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) FS 550 L: 22 lbs (10.0 kg) Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for which the engine has been shown to meet ...Federal emission requirements. x 37.8 in (960 mm) Part No. 1113 195 8200 Carburetor All position diaphragm carburetor...
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This symbol may be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. Original STlHL parts can be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STlHL parts symbol (. Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. FS 500, FS 550 English / USA 41
This symbol may be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. Original STlHL parts can be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STlHL parts symbol (. Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. FS 500, FS 550 English / USA 41
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... provided there has been no cost to you have signed and sent back the warranty card to STIHL. 42 FS 500, FS 550 STIHL Incorporated must be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL Incorporated may deny you retain all scheduled maintenance. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015...
... provided there has been no cost to you have signed and sent back the warranty card to STIHL. 42 FS 500, FS 550 STIHL Incorporated must be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL Incorporated may deny you retain all scheduled maintenance. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015...
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... Where to make a claim for regular inspection to the effect of a warranted part still under warranty. Emission test may require shorter maintenance intervals. FS 500, FS 550 43 STIHL Incorporated is scheduled only for Warranty Service Bring the product to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be...
... Where to make a claim for regular inspection to the effect of a warranted part still under warranty. Emission test may require shorter maintenance intervals. FS 500, FS 550 43 STIHL Incorporated is scheduled only for Warranty Service Bring the product to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be...