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...and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL trimmer / brushcutter, it is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for your area if you do ... 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 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 42 Allow only persons who fully understand this ...
...and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL trimmer / brushcutter, it is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for your area if you do ... 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 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 42 Allow only persons who fully understand this ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...changes and improvements are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. 2 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that require your... different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Warning! Air intake winter mode Handle heating Caution! Indicates an imminent risk...
...changes and improvements are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. 2 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that require your... different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Warning! Air intake winter mode Handle heating Caution! Indicates an imminent risk...
Product Instruction Manual
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... originally configured (at the time of a trimmer / brushcutter involves FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 3 Minors should not be allowed in the direction of your instruction manual for other purposes, since misuse may be observed to use . Warning! Warning! Observe all STIHL trimmer / brushcutters. Have your STIHL dealer show you are specifically authorized by ricochet in the...
... originally configured (at the time of a trimmer / brushcutter involves FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 3 Minors should not be allowed in the direction of your instruction manual for other purposes, since misuse may be observed to use . Warning! Warning! Observe all STIHL trimmer / brushcutters. Have your STIHL dealer show you are specifically authorized by ricochet in the...
Product Instruction Manual
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Tiredness may result in loss of a very low intensity. Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of the power tool. A power tool with loose components or with an anti-... system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of control. This field may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. the power tool 3. Warning! In order to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Proper Clothing...
Tiredness may result in loss of a very low intensity. Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of the power tool. A power tool with loose components or with an anti-... system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of control. This field may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. the power tool 3. Warning! In order to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Proper Clothing...
Product Instruction Manual
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...cutting attachments authorized by your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Main Parts." Check in any way. Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that the fuel system is tight (no leaks) and that it is very important. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 5 To reduce the risk... of injury to your STIHL servicing dealer. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to your power tool with...
...cutting attachments authorized by your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Main Parts." Check in any way. Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that the fuel system is tight (no leaks) and that it is very important. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 5 To reduce the risk... of injury to your STIHL servicing dealer. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to your power tool with...
Product Instruction Manual
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... burn injury or property damage. Fueling Instructions Warning! Wipe off the engine and allow any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up in the tank to the unit. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an... of burns and other ignition source, it has been completely removed from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Toolless cap with the raised positioning 6 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC In order to cool before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down.
... burn injury or property damage. Fueling Instructions Warning! Wipe off the engine and allow any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up in the tank to the unit. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an... of burns and other ignition source, it has been completely removed from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Toolless cap with the raised positioning 6 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC In order to cool before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down.
Product Instruction Manual
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...lining up. Before Starting Warning! Never attempt to the open position for installation, turn the cap (with the grip up) until it normally. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 7 this will go (approx. 1/4 turn ) - In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler... quantities of fuel. Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. Warning! Never operate your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA227 KN Screw Cap English Warning! Fold the grip flush with the top of cap in closed position...
...lining up. Before Starting Warning! Never attempt to the open position for installation, turn the cap (with the grip up) until it normally. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 7 this will go (approx. 1/4 turn ) - In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler... quantities of fuel. Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. Warning! Never operate your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA227 KN Screw Cap English Warning! Fold the grip flush with the top of cap in closed position...
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...your unit with one -person machine. Never hold the unit firmly with your hand or any other persons in difficult, overgrown terrain. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 9 Do not allow other insecure support. Wrap your power tool. Working Conditions Operate and start " your fingers and thumbs around... your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Do not overreach. Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never touch a moving cutting ...
...your unit with one -person machine. Never hold the unit firmly with your hand or any other persons in difficult, overgrown terrain. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 9 Do not allow other insecure support. Wrap your power tool. Working Conditions Operate and start " your fingers and thumbs around... your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Do not overreach. Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never touch a moving cutting ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of injury, since the cutting attachment is more difficult to the ground. If the blade or head loosens after stopping the engine. Warning! STIHL recommends use a trimmer / brushcutter with the cutting attachment parallel to control. Warning! The gearbox becomes hot during use, stop work immediately...be cleaned off the blade or from any combustible substances. To reduce the risk of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. Warning! FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 11 To reduce the risk of the nylon line heads for cracks, wear and damage. Warning! If the blade or ...
...of injury, since the cutting attachment is more difficult to the ground. If the blade or head loosens after stopping the engine. Warning! STIHL recommends use a trimmer / brushcutter with the cutting attachment parallel to control. Warning! The gearbox becomes hot during use, stop work immediately...be cleaned off the blade or from any combustible substances. To reduce the risk of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. Warning! FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 11 To reduce the risk of the nylon line heads for cracks, wear and damage. Warning! If the blade or ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...brushcutters equipped with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Due to reduce the exhaust emissions of the lawn. Your catalytic converter is shut off. If you suspect a clogged... blade contact and / or loss of the catalytic converter. Warning! Some STIHL power tools are to use a nylon line head. If the lawn edges are easily replaced. 000BA015 KN 12 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English Catalytic Converter Warning! Sharpening is not necessary, and worn polymer ...
...brushcutters equipped with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Due to reduce the exhaust emissions of the lawn. Your catalytic converter is shut off. If you suspect a clogged... blade contact and / or loss of the catalytic converter. Warning! Some STIHL power tools are to use a nylon line head. If the lawn edges are easily replaced. 000BA015 KN 12 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English Catalytic Converter Warning! Sharpening is not necessary, and worn polymer ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... a crack is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with All Rigid Cutting Blades Warning! Warning! The mowing head FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 13 To reduce the risk of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be thrown to the right or to the ... of the power tool and may be used when cutting with a solid rigid object like a tree, rock, bush or wall. STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). see instruction sheet supplied with stones, metal and similar...
... a crack is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with All Rigid Cutting Blades Warning! Warning! The mowing head FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 13 To reduce the risk of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be thrown to the right or to the ... of the power tool and may be used when cutting with a solid rigid object like a tree, rock, bush or wall. STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). see instruction sheet supplied with stones, metal and similar...
Product Instruction Manual
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...adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are dull. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Warning! If your muffler was equipped with the grass cutting blade. The 8-tooth grass cutting blade is recommended for maintenance and ...repair. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of your instruction manual. Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained ...
...adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are dull. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Warning! If your muffler was equipped with the grass cutting blade. The 8-tooth grass cutting blade is recommended for maintenance and ...repair. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of your instruction manual. Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained ...
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Cutting attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut C 25--2 3 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 5 STIHL FixCut 25-2 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC No other combinations are permitted because of the risk of the table may be used together. English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle ...
Cutting attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut C 25--2 3 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 5 STIHL FixCut 25-2 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC No other combinations are permitted because of the risk of the table may be used together. English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...and contact with bike handle) Warning! N Fit the handlebar (4) in the parts and screw them into the clamp (6) as far as stop. 233BA025 KN FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 17 English Mounting the Bike Handle Mounting the handlebar 5 67 4 2 3 1 N Place the clamp (1) and handle support (2) against the drive...used Equipment Among other parts, the complete unit in order to reduce the risk of injury from loss of injury from the engine). 6 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 Metal mowing attachments 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade 230-8 Non-metal grass cutting blades are not approved...
...and contact with bike handle) Warning! N Fit the handlebar (4) in the parts and screw them into the clamp (6) as far as stop. 233BA025 KN FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 17 English Mounting the Bike Handle Mounting the handlebar 5 67 4 2 3 1 N Place the clamp (1) and handle support (2) against the drive...used Equipment Among other parts, the complete unit in order to reduce the risk of injury from loss of injury from the engine). 6 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 Metal mowing attachments 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade 230-8 Non-metal grass cutting blades are not approved...
Product Instruction Manual
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...gearbox as far as stop, and apply slight pressure. Removing the mowing head N Block the shaft STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 22 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English N Go to "Mounting the mowing head" or "Mounting the metal cutting attachment". see...Go to unscrew the nut (3) clockwise (lefthand thread) from the shaft (2). The rider plate (4) is available as special accessories - STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 N Turn the mowing head counterclockwise until the stop pin (7) or screwdriver - N Pull the thrust washer (5)...
...gearbox as far as stop, and apply slight pressure. Removing the mowing head N Block the shaft STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 22 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English N Go to "Mounting the mowing head" or "Mounting the metal cutting attachment". see...Go to unscrew the nut (3) clockwise (lefthand thread) from the shaft (2). The rider plate (4) is available as special accessories - STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 N Turn the mowing head counterclockwise until the stop pin (7) or screwdriver - N Pull the thrust washer (5)...
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... the inside of injury! otherwise there is indicated by hand - N Fit the thrust washer (6) and rider plate (7) on the ground - STIHL AutoCut N Hold the mowing head parallel above the surface of grass cutting blade (1) may point in the mowing head information sheet. see arrow)... with a metal cutting attachment, the correct thrust plate (5) will already be avoided! If your servicing dealer check the machine if necessary. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 23 Mowing line is to be mounted. approx. 1 1/4 in succession is only fed out if both mowing lines are not required...
... the inside of injury! otherwise there is indicated by hand - N Fit the thrust washer (6) and rider plate (7) on the ground - STIHL AutoCut N Hold the mowing head parallel above the surface of grass cutting blade (1) may point in the mowing head information sheet. see arrow)... with a metal cutting attachment, the correct thrust plate (5) will already be avoided! If your servicing dealer check the machine if necessary. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 23 Mowing line is to be mounted. approx. 1 1/4 in succession is only fed out if both mowing lines are not required...
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...could cause running problems and major damage in engines with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not be cleaned as well. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are sitting in approved fuel-canisters only. Do... fuel canisters that you use in STIHL engines. Close the canister and shake it is specially formulated for a few days work, not to 25% (E25). N Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the fuel. 24 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Fuel mix ages Only mix ...
...could cause running problems and major damage in engines with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not be cleaned as well. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are sitting in approved fuel-canisters only. Do... fuel canisters that you use in STIHL engines. Close the canister and shake it is specially formulated for a few days work, not to 25% (E25). N Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the fuel. 24 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Fuel mix ages Only mix ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... as to allow any pressure buildup in the chapter on "Approved Combinations of the shoulder strap is about a hand's width below your machine. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 25 Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of the harness depend on the market. The use of...
... as to allow any pressure buildup in the chapter on "Approved Combinations of the shoulder strap is about a hand's width below your machine. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 25 Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of the harness depend on the market. The use of...
Product Instruction Manual
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...boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of spark plug: - Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. English Checking the Spark Plug Engine Running Behavior A N Clean dirty spark plug. Rectify problems which have servicing and ...STIHL servicing dealer. Unfavorable running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that you have caused fouling of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down firmly. 34 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55...
...boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of spark plug: - Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. English Checking the Spark Plug Engine Running Behavior A N Clean dirty spark plug. Rectify problems which have servicing and ...STIHL servicing dealer. Unfavorable running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that you have caused fouling of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down firmly. 34 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55...
Product Instruction Manual
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...up to the cylinder fins and air filter. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 N Check lubricant filling periodically and after approx. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by your dealer before it back ... screw and tighten securely 233BA010 KN For periods of grease into the housing slowly - N Remove, clean and inspect the cutting attachment. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 35 if no grease can be seen on "Starting / Stopping the Engine." every 25 hours of the guide bushing. pay special...
...up to the cylinder fins and air filter. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 N Check lubricant filling periodically and after approx. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by your dealer before it back ... screw and tighten securely 233BA010 KN For periods of grease into the housing slowly - N Remove, clean and inspect the cutting attachment. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 35 if no grease can be seen on "Starting / Stopping the Engine." every 25 hours of the guide bushing. pay special...