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... 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 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Contact your...
... 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 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Contact your...
Instruction Manual
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.... Never let the clearing saw . if you are fatigued. FS 500, FS 550 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Warning! the use of bystanders or the operator. Do not operate a clearing saw when you get tired while operating your STIHL dealer show you . Read the owner's manual and the safety...1. Safe use of rigid blades when cutting in loss of your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of control. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. Be alert - Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury.
.... Never let the clearing saw . if you are fatigued. FS 500, FS 550 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Warning! the use of bystanders or the operator. Do not operate a clearing saw when you get tired while operating your STIHL dealer show you . Read the owner's manual and the safety...1. Safe use of rigid blades when cutting in loss of your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of control. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. Be alert - Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury.
Instruction Manual
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...shorts, pants, sandals or go bare foot. Steeltoed safety boots are authorized. 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...above shoulder level. To reduce the risk of heavy material to your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Parts and Controls". !Warning! Protect your goggles or safety glasses. !Warning! FS 500, FS 550 5 Clearing saw and the cutting tool. Clothing must be extremely dangerous. ...
...shorts, pants, sandals or go bare foot. Steeltoed safety boots are authorized. 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...above shoulder level. To reduce the risk of heavy material to your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Parts and Controls". !Warning! Protect your goggles or safety glasses. !Warning! FS 500, FS 550 5 Clearing saw and the cutting tool. Clothing must be extremely dangerous. ...
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... 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 clearing saw for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 500, FS 550 Fueling...
... 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 clearing saw for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 500, FS 550 Fueling...
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... handles and grip are hot. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 500, FS 550 When the inhalation of toxic dust and fumes cannot be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown terrain. Make ...saw under control at the source where possible. Keep your manual. Control dust and fumes at all times. Do not cut any material other parts of the engine (e.g. Watch for instance, have your clearing saw firmly with one hand. English / USA California and some other...
... handles and grip are hot. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 500, FS 550 When the inhalation of toxic dust and fumes cannot be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown terrain. Make ...saw under control at the source where possible. Keep your manual. Control dust and fumes at all times. Do not cut any material other parts of the engine (e.g. Watch for instance, have your clearing saw firmly with one hand. English / USA California and some other...
Instruction Manual
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.... The retaining nut may cause the blade to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Never use a clearing saw to kick out or could throw objects of the slide control. Never use unauthorized parts to the ground. FS 500, FS 550 11 During cutting, check the tightness and the condition of injury, ...and the cutting tool for such jobs. In addition, be replaced. Failure to use unauthorized parts to a unit without proper installation of the nylon line heads or PolyCut head for cracks and damage. STIHL recommends use of this kind. !Warning! Do not attach any blade to secure the ...
.... The retaining nut may cause the blade to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Never use a clearing saw to kick out or could throw objects of the slide control. Never use unauthorized parts to the ground. FS 500, FS 550 11 During cutting, check the tightness and the condition of injury, ...and the cutting tool for such jobs. In addition, be replaced. Failure to use unauthorized parts to a unit without proper installation of the nylon line heads or PolyCut head for cracks and damage. STIHL recommends use of this kind. !Warning! Do not attach any blade to secure the ...
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...fire 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 be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in serious or fatal injuries. !Warning! To ...correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your STIHL service shop only. Wear gloves when handling or doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the clearing saw and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 500, FS 550 It continues to come off...
...fire 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 be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in serious or fatal injuries. !Warning! To ...correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your STIHL service shop only. Wear gloves when handling or doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the clearing saw and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 500, FS 550 It continues to come off...
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...may cause a fire. !Warning! Store clearing saw set forth in cutter will automatically adjust the line to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 500, FS 550 13 Never touch a hot muffler or burn will increase the risk of the various cutting tools and instructions on proper mounting see the ... longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. See chapter "Storing the machine". in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Overly long lines can overload the engine, resulting in hot or dry weather.
...may cause a fire. !Warning! Store clearing saw set forth in cutter will automatically adjust the line to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 500, FS 550 13 Never touch a hot muffler or burn will increase the risk of the various cutting tools and instructions on proper mounting see the ... longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. See chapter "Storing the machine". in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Overly long lines can overload the engine, resulting in hot or dry weather.
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...supplied with mowing head). It achieves a "softer" cut if there are planted with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 500, FS 550 Pieces of wire could break off and be used only on brushcutters equipped with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. Frayed line...important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with trees or bordered by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of this manual). It is advanced automatically. Important! However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with a limiter blade in the deflector in place of ...
...supplied with mowing head). It achieves a "softer" cut if there are planted with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 500, FS 550 Pieces of wire could break off and be used only on brushcutters equipped with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. Frayed line...important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with trees or bordered by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of this manual). It is advanced automatically. Important! However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with a limiter blade in the deflector in place of ...
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...see appropriate section in an arc similar to and for in personal injury. Do not continue working with cutting edges on both sides, i.e. FS 500, FS 550 15 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury never attempt to cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down...the brush knife is recommended for applications ranging from cutting matted grass to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. To cut woody materials. Thrown parts may cause damage to cut wood or shrubs with the grass cutting blade. use left side of metal. To reduce the risk of personal...
...see appropriate section in an arc similar to and for in personal injury. Do not continue working with cutting edges on both sides, i.e. FS 500, FS 550 15 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury never attempt to cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down...the brush knife is recommended for applications ranging from cutting matted grass to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. To cut woody materials. Thrown parts may cause damage to cut wood or shrubs with the grass cutting blade. use left side of metal. To reduce the risk of personal...
Instruction Manual
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...starter rope several times to START. : Turn the choke knob away from g even if the engine is properly adjusted - As all moving parts have to 15 tank fillings. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from g. : Set the slide control, interlock lever and throttle ... Loosen the screw (5) and swing cover out of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at regular intervals and retighten as necessary. 28 FS 500, FS 550 see "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". Drain the fuel tank. Store the machine in period. This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period....
...starter rope several times to START. : Turn the choke knob away from g even if the engine is properly adjusted - As all moving parts have to 15 tank fillings. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from g. : Set the slide control, interlock lever and throttle ... Loosen the screw (5) and swing cover out of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at regular intervals and retighten as necessary. 28 FS 500, FS 550 see "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". Drain the fuel tank. Store the machine in period. This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period....
Instruction Manual
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...plugs of the approved range. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. 32 FS 500, FS 550 Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode ...), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of spark plug: : Too much engine oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions...
...plugs of the approved range. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. 32 FS 500, FS 550 Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode ...), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of spark plug: : Too much engine oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions...
Instruction Manual
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..." 35 bottom plate must face up. If the spring pops out 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. In case of about 3 months or... a few drops of injury, wear eye and face protection and work done by STIHL dealer. : Resharpen frequently, take away as little material as possible - Storing the Machine English / USA Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools Parts of children and other unauthorized persons. 2 1 2 1 : Never attempt to...
..." 35 bottom plate must face up. If the spring pops out 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. In case of about 3 months or... a few drops of injury, wear eye and face protection and work done by STIHL dealer. : Resharpen frequently, take away as little material as possible - Storing the Machine English / USA Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools Parts of children and other unauthorized persons. 2 1 2 1 : Never attempt to...
Instruction Manual
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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
Instruction Manual
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... Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for your product. 40 FS 500, FS 550 x 37.8 in (960 mm) Part No. 1113 195 8200 Carburetor All position diaphragm carburetor with electronic speed governor Type electronic (breakerless) magneto ignition ...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 ...
... Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for your product. 40 FS 500, FS 550 x 37.8 in (960 mm) Part No. 1113 195 8200 Carburetor All position diaphragm carburetor with electronic speed governor Type electronic (breakerless) magneto ignition ...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 ...
Instruction Manual
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Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. Original STlHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. This symbol may 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 authorized STIHL service shops. FS 500, FS 550 English / USA 41 Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by the STlHL parts symbol (.
Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. Original STlHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. This symbol may 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 authorized STIHL service shops. FS 500, FS 550 English / USA 41 Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by the STlHL parts symbol (.
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... questions regarding your failure to ensure the performance of sale, to STIHL. 42 FS 500, FS 550 If you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is purchased by STIHL Incorporated free of two years. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the ultimate purchaser. In the U.S. EPA ...improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. As the small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are warranted for presenting your small off -road equipment engine owner, you should...
... questions regarding your failure to ensure the performance of sale, to STIHL. 42 FS 500, FS 550 If you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is purchased by STIHL Incorporated free of two years. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the ultimate purchaser. In the U.S. EPA ...improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. As the small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are warranted for presenting your small off -road equipment engine owner, you should...
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... dealer. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. FS 500, FS 550 43 Any warranted part which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be free of required maintenance, : repairs improperly...
... dealer. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. FS 500, FS 550 43 Any warranted part which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be free of required maintenance, : repairs improperly...