Product Instruction Manual
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... Operating Instructions 30 Cleaning the Air Filter 31 Engine Management 31 Adjusting the Carburetor 32 Spark Plug 33 Engine Running Behavior 34 Rewind Starter 35 Lubricating the Gearbox 35 Storing the Machine 35 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 36 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 36 Maintenance and Care 37 Main Parts 39 Specifications 41 Special Accessories 42 { Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks FS 55, FS...
... Operating Instructions 30 Cleaning the Air Filter 31 Engine Management 31 Adjusting the Carburetor 32 Spark Plug 33 Engine Running Behavior 34 Rewind Starter 35 Lubricating the Gearbox 35 Storing the Machine 35 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 36 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 36 Maintenance and Care 37 Main Parts 39 Specifications 41 Special Accessories 42 { Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks FS 55, FS...
Product Instruction Manual
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... STIHL dealer for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Warning! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differs from time to time. Press to operate manual fuel pump Danger! A description of a step or procedure that appear in severe or fatal injury. Indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. N Lever (2) ... Such paragraphs are supported by illustrations. As a result, engineering changes...
... STIHL dealer for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Warning! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differs from time to time. Press to operate manual fuel pump Danger! A description of a step or procedure that appear in severe or fatal injury. Indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. N Lever (2) ... Such paragraphs are supported by illustrations. As a result, engineering changes...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the controls and the function of the parts of cutting attachment you how to operate your power tool run unattended. Warning! Have your STIHL dealer show you are specifically authorized by ricochet in these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use (e.g. If the rotating line or blade comes in contact with the proper handle, harness and deflector for the type of your power tool without the instruction manual...
... the controls and the function of the parts of cutting attachment you how to operate your power tool run unattended. Warning! Have your STIHL dealer show you are specifically authorized by ricochet in these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use (e.g. If the rotating line or blade comes in contact with the proper handle, harness and deflector for the type of your power tool without the instruction manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... completely removed from the fueling spot before starting the engine. If this happens, change your clothing. Toolless cap with different fuel caps. Fuel your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with this with the transport guard (optional accessory). Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is fixed and any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Grip the shaft in the fuel tank opening...
... completely removed from the fueling spot before starting the engine. If this happens, change your clothing. Toolless cap with different fuel caps. Fuel your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with this with the transport guard (optional accessory). Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is fixed and any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Grip the shaft in the fuel tank opening...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to the open position for installation, turn ). this will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the grip up . FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 7 If the grip does not lie completely flush with the top of fuel. Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for additional information. Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. Using...
... of cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to the open position for installation, turn ). this will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the grip up . FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 7 If the grip does not lie completely flush with the top of fuel. Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for additional information. Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. Using...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cutting attachment must be seen in safe operating condition. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting throttle and allow the engine to slow down to the spring hook of your instruction manual). A Arrows on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground, because when the engine starts at idle, attach the power tool to idle. With the engine running only at starting instructions, see appropriate chapter of your power tool. Keep the handles clean and...
... cutting attachment must be seen in safe operating condition. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting throttle and allow the engine to slow down to the spring hook of your instruction manual). A Arrows on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground, because when the engine starts at idle, attach the power tool to idle. With the engine running only at starting instructions, see appropriate chapter of your power tool. Keep the handles clean and...
Product Instruction Manual
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... "drop start your instruction manual. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of control or contact with the running cutting attachment, do not use your power tool. Warning! To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from loss of your power tool only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Working Conditions Operate and start " your...
... "drop start your instruction manual. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of control or contact with the running cutting attachment, do not use your power tool. Warning! To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from loss of your power tool only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Working Conditions Operate and start " your...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 11 Warning! Make sure that could cause the power tool to kick out or could be alert to the blade. When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to be replaced. Grass, weeds, etc. This trimmer / brushcutter is normally to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts of injury, since the cutting attachment is properly...
... the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 11 Warning! Make sure that could cause the power tool to kick out or could be alert to the blade. When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to be replaced. Grass, weeds, etc. This trimmer / brushcutter is normally to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts of injury, since the cutting attachment is properly...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Using the unit with less risk of control, never attempt to keep the line at idle. Mowing heads are equipped with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in your instruction manual. It achieves a "softer" cut if there are easily replaced. 000BA015 KN 12 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Some STIHL power tools are to reduce the risk of the engine by a chemical process in the upright position and never locate it...
.... Using the unit with less risk of control, never attempt to keep the line at idle. Mowing heads are equipped with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in your instruction manual. It achieves a "softer" cut if there are easily replaced. 000BA015 KN 12 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Some STIHL power tools are to reduce the risk of the engine by a chemical process in the upright position and never locate it...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Warning! STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of the blade may be stopped or slowed, and the cutting attachment may cause loss of control of these marks. Warning! Install a new mowing head. Observe wear indicators. The mowing head FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 13 To reduce the risk of serious injury from shattered blades, avoid contact with mowing head). Check PolyCut blades for cracks at high speed toward the operator or...
... Warning! STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of the blade may be stopped or slowed, and the cutting attachment may cause loss of control of these marks. Warning! Install a new mowing head. Observe wear indicators. The mowing head FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 13 To reduce the risk of serious injury from shattered blades, avoid contact with mowing head). Check PolyCut blades for cracks at high speed toward the operator or...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cutting attachment to cut woody materials. The power tool is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work performed by your power tool if the screen is intended to come off and result in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English Using the Grass Cutting Blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be resharpened when all cutting edges are always clean and in good condition. Do not operate your instruction manual...
... cutting attachment to cut woody materials. The power tool is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work performed by your power tool if the screen is intended to come off and result in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English Using the Grass Cutting Blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be resharpened when all cutting edges are always clean and in good condition. Do not operate your instruction manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... in STIHL engines. English Removing the metal cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. Gasoline with an ethanol content of up to exceed 3 months of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. Fuel This engine is specially formulated for use in air cooled two-cycle engines. Fuel...
... in STIHL engines. English Removing the metal cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. Gasoline with an ethanol content of up to exceed 3 months of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. Fuel This engine is specially formulated for use in air cooled two-cycle engines. Fuel...
Product Instruction Manual
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... if the bulb is filled with the starter to STOP / 0. N Set the choke lever to the starting throttle position. see "Spark Plug". N Set the slide control, trigger lockout lever and throttle trigger to suit the engine temperature. see "Storing the Machine". 30 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC N Move the slide control or stop switch to clear the combustion chamber. Fuel tank run until you did not move the choke lever to e quickly enough after about 5 to 20 pulls may...
... if the bulb is filled with the starter to STOP / 0. N Set the choke lever to the starting throttle position. see "Spark Plug". N Set the slide control, trigger lockout lever and throttle trigger to suit the engine temperature. see "Storing the Machine". 30 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC N Move the slide control or stop switch to clear the combustion chamber. Fuel tank run until you did not move the choke lever to e quickly enough after about 5 to 20 pulls may...
Product Instruction Manual
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... operating conditions. If a metal cutting attachment is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude, sea level or after changing the cutting attachment. 233BA050 KN Rule of thumb: Turn the high speed screw (H) about 3 minutes. N Carry out the standard setting. N Have the spark arrestor checked - N Start the engine and, with the idle speed screw (LA) so that maximum engine speed may be reached with a standard setting. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under "Rule of a turn it up the engine...
... operating conditions. If a metal cutting attachment is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude, sea level or after changing the cutting attachment. 233BA050 KN Rule of thumb: Turn the high speed screw (H) about 3 minutes. N Carry out the standard setting. N Have the spark arrestor checked - N Start the engine and, with the idle speed screw (LA) so that maximum engine speed may be reached with a standard setting. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under "Rule of a turn it up the engine...
Product Instruction Manual
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... setting of the spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the same direction. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 33 N Warm up the engine. Cutting attachment rotates when engine is down on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation. Removing the Spark Plug N Move the stop switch to 1 turn . Spark Plug English If engine is idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. If the cutting attachment continues to start or runs poorly at part throttle...
... setting of the spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the same direction. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 33 N Warm up the engine. Cutting attachment rotates when engine is down on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation. Removing the Spark Plug N Move the stop switch to 1 turn . Spark Plug English If engine is idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. If the cutting attachment continues to start or runs poorly at part throttle...
Product Instruction Manual
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... time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 37 the cutting attachment must not turn X X Readjust idle speed Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Cooling inlets Spark Arrestor in fuel tank Check Have replaced by servicing dealer1) All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten before starting...
... time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 37 the cutting attachment must not turn X X Readjust idle speed Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Cooling inlets Spark Arrestor in fuel tank Check Have replaced by servicing dealer1) All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten before starting...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Switch Switches the engine's ignition off the ignition to the drive tube. 13 Choke Lever Eases engine starting by enriching mixture. 14 Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the air filter element. 15 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 16 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 17 Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. 18 Loop Handle For easy control of machine during cutting work. 19 Barrier Bar Helps keep user's feet and legs clear of the pull starter, for starting...
... Switch Switches the engine's ignition off the ignition to the drive tube. 13 Choke Lever Eases engine starting by enriching mixture. 14 Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the air filter element. 15 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 16 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 17 Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. 18 Loop Handle For easy control of machine during cutting work. 19 Barrier Bar Helps keep user's feet and legs clear of the pull starter, for starting...
Product Instruction Manual
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... back the warranty card to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for the performance of the required maintenance listed in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer. Any replacement part or service that your instruction manual. If any emissionrelated part on your engine is equivalent in performance and durability may be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated...
... back the warranty card to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for the performance of the required maintenance listed in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer. Any replacement part or service that your instruction manual. If any emissionrelated part on your engine is equivalent in performance and durability may be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated...
Product Instruction Manual
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... any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is liable for damages to other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Control Linkages - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - The following : N repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel").
... any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is liable for damages to other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Control Linkages - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - The following : N repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel").
Product Instruction Manual
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...-out of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below ) must be performed at a warranty station at a warranty station. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to the...
...-out of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below ) must be performed at a warranty station at a warranty station. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to the...
