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Instruction Manual - Page 2
... instructions in Muffler ... 31 Winter Operation 32 Checking the Spark Plug 32 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 33 Storing 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 3
... may not be covered in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer.
Note or hint on all of your special attention. Components that require your machine differ from those described in this manual.
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FS 500, FS 550 Note or hint which is a risk of the machine.
Equipment and features
This instruction manual may be marked in different ways...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
...any clearing saw . FS 500, FS 550
3 Read the owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically.
The use of..., it will cut you have different parts and controls.
Do not lend or ...in this manual.
!Warning! STIHL does not recommend the use a clearing saw without the owner's manual. Never... that you get tired while operating your model clearing saw .
Tiredness may have any...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... , their hearing checked regularly. Never modify a clearing saw models are authorized. FS 500, FS 550
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Do not wear shorts, pants, sandals or go bare foot.
To reduce the risk of injury to protect your eyes never operate a clearing saw parts see the chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of the unit. Avoid loosefitting jackets, scarfs, neckties...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
... parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades.
000BA007 KN
000BA006 KN
Fueling
Your STIHL ...FS 500, FS 550
The throttle trigger must be properly balanced as specified in your owner's manual for proper condition and operation before starting work. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it to cool before refueling. Fueling Instructions...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... than conventional mufflers, always set your manual. Catalytic converter
!Warning! ...FS 500, FS 550 Due to follow this process, the muffler does not cool down in an open area. Failure to this procedure may result in the muffler. For specific...instructions, see chapter on firm ground or other solid surface in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...uneven ground.
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FS 500, FS 550 The muffler and other parts of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine.
Make sure your manual. Watch for ... (e.g. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other than grass, brush and wood. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... combustible fumes and cause a fire.
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FS 500, FS 550 Wear gloves when handling or doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
English / USA
!Warning!
However if you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your owner's manual.
Please refer to rotate for maintenance and repair. Use the specified spark plug and make...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... and nearby parts.
002BA018 LÄ
FS 500, FS 550
13 in a dry, high or locked location out of reach of fire (e.g. For any part of the various cutting tools and instructions on proper mounting see the chapter "Mounting the cutting tools" in your clearing saw in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your owner's manual. English...
Instruction Manual - Page 24
...FS 550
23 For mowing:
: Fit rider plate (3) for mowing.
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Circular saw blades 225 Circular saw blade 230 Circular saw blades must engage the cutting tool's mounting hole. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. This, in position. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor... running problems or even...
Instruction Manual - Page 31
... or after every correction to Using this Manual"
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FS 500, FS 550
the cutting tool must not rotate.
* see "Guide to the low speed screw (L).
: Warm up the engine. : Adjust idle speed with the idle speed screw (LA) so that maximum engine speed may be reached with a standard setting.
Fine Tuning
A slight correction of the...
Instruction Manual - Page 36
.... two or three strokes 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. see "Special Accessories" 35
this helps prevent carburetor diaphragms sticking together.
: Remove, clean and inspect the cutting tool.
: Thoroughly clean the machine - pay...
Instruction Manual - Page 38
...
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Safety labels
Replace
1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer * see "Guide to Using this Manual"
FS 500, FS 550
before starting work after finishing work area etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. cutting tool must not turn
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Readjust idle
Spark plug
Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as...
Instruction Manual - Page 43
... small off -road equipment engine to ensure the performance of sale to STIHL.
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FS 500, FS 550 STIHL Incorporated must warrant the emission control system on your engine is equivalent in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to meet all scheduled maintenance.
Any replacement part or service that your small off -road equipment engine will be...
Instruction Manual - Page 44
...that a warranted part is defective.
FS 500, FS 550
43 English / USA
If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at no cost to the owner. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Deviations from this manual are based on...
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