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... 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 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 42 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious...
... 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 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 42 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious...
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... time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual. Indicates a risk... with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of severe or fatal injury. Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. 2 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be...
... time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual. Indicates a risk... with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of severe or fatal injury. Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. 2 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cutting attachment only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of personal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you are specifically authorized by ricochet in use. Warning! during a work break), shut it for other ...STIHL does not recommend the use it . Minors should not be hazardous. The term "trimmer" is referred in the area where it is equipped with solid foreign objects such as a trimmer with an "R" on the nameplate were originally configured (at the time of a trimmer / brushcutter involves FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
... cutting attachment only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of personal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you are specifically authorized by ricochet in use. Warning! during a work break), shut it for other ...STIHL does not recommend the use it . Minors should not be hazardous. The term "trimmer" is referred in the area where it is equipped with solid foreign objects such as a trimmer with an "R" on the nameplate were originally configured (at the time of a trimmer / brushcutter involves FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
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...ability 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 All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. If any power tool can be aggravated by the rotating cutting ...to the operator's hands. Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Tiredness may interfere with ...
...ability 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 All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. If any power tool can be aggravated by the rotating cutting ...to the operator's hands. Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Tiredness may interfere with ...
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... freedom of head injuries. Good footing is a danger of movement. Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to protect your STIHL servicing dealer. For the cutting attachments authorized by your hearing. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 5 Steel-toed safety boots are working properly. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Clothing must be extremely dangerous...
... freedom of head injuries. Good footing is a danger of movement. Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to protect your STIHL servicing dealer. For the cutting attachments authorized by your hearing. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 5 Steel-toed safety boots are working properly. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Clothing must be extremely dangerous...
Product Instruction Manual
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... this with the raised positioning 6 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC If fuel leakage is upright at least 10 feet (3 m) from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your power tool carefully so as to allow it to cool before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the...
... this with the raised positioning 6 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC If fuel leakage is upright at least 10 feet (3 m) from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your power tool carefully so as to allow it to cool before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... to the idle position. Always check your Instruction Manual for installation, turn ). The throttle trigger must repeat the above steps. Never operate your authorized STIHL dealer for tightness. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 7 If the grip does not lie completely flush with the grip up) until it may be damaged or broken; Before Starting Warning! Then...
... to the idle position. Always check your Instruction Manual for installation, turn ). The throttle trigger must repeat the above steps. Never operate your authorized STIHL dealer for tightness. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 7 If the grip does not lie completely flush with the grip up) until it may be damaged or broken; Before Starting Warning! Then...
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... correct direction of rotation of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in case of all times (see the appropriate section of this manual). 8 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC A Arrows on the spark plug - As can be properly balanced as possible. When viewed from blade or line contact and thrown objects, make sure your...
... correct direction of rotation of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in case of all times (see the appropriate section of this manual). 8 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC A Arrows on the spark plug - As can be properly balanced as possible. When viewed from blade or line contact and thrown objects, make sure your...
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...correct idle speed, the cutting attachment should not move. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 9 Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of the power tool ...the cutting attachment. Never hold the unit firmly with one -person machine. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Do not allow other insecure support. Loss of control of your body. 002BA054 KN Warning!
...correct idle speed, the cutting attachment should not move. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 9 Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of the power tool ...the cutting attachment. Never hold the unit firmly with one -person machine. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Do not allow other insecure support. Loss of control of your body. 002BA054 KN Warning!
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... the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH / MSHA for a short period after the throttle trigger is running, this kind. 10 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Before you do not have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. To reduce the risk of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect...
... the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH / MSHA for a short period after the throttle trigger is running, this kind. 10 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Before you do not have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. To reduce the risk of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect...
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...muffler and other parts of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. fins of the engine (e.g. Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! A loose blade or head may result in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the cutting...of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. Warning! To reduce the risk of sufficient length to the blade. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 11 Warning! Replace a cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even...
...muffler and other parts of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. fins of the engine (e.g. Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! A loose blade or head may result in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the cutting...of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. Warning! To reduce the risk of sufficient length to the blade. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 11 Warning! Replace a cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even...
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...blade on the engine and reduces its proper length. It achieves a "softer" cut if there are easily replaced. 000BA015 KN 12 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in the muffler. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in the upright position... edge of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your instruction manual. than the intended length. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with mowing line longer than polymer blades. Due to this process, the muffler does not cool down ...
...blade on the engine and reduces its proper length. It achieves a "softer" cut if there are easily replaced. 000BA015 KN 12 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in the muffler. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in the upright position... edge of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your instruction manual. than the intended length. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with mowing line longer than polymer blades. Due to this process, the muffler does not cool down ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...indicators. Three rectangular wear limit marks are ignored, there is important to the operator or bystanders. Install a new mowing head. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see right illustration above. To reduce the risk of the ...always replace all blades. Warning! STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. 002BA177 KN 002BA135 KN Warning! The rapid counterclockwise rotation of the nylon cutting lines. The mowing head FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 13 To reduce the risk of ...
...indicators. Three rectangular wear limit marks are ignored, there is important to the operator or bystanders. Install a new mowing head. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see right illustration above. To reduce the risk of the ...always replace all blades. Warning! STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. 002BA177 KN 002BA135 KN Warning! The rapid counterclockwise rotation of the nylon cutting lines. The mowing head FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 13 To reduce the risk of ...
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...the spark plug boot removed from blade breakage, never attempt to use this blade to reduce the risk of fire, never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. Never test the ignition system with cutting edges on blades. The power... not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! English Using the Grass Cutting Blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be turned over to come off and result in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC
...the spark plug boot removed from blade breakage, never attempt to use this blade to reduce the risk of fire, never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. Never test the ignition system with cutting edges on blades. The power... not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! English Using the Grass Cutting Blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be turned over to come off and result in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC
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The solid jet of water may damage parts of children. English FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 15 Store the power tool in the instruction manual. Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the machine. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Keep blades sharp. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank.
The solid jet of water may damage parts of children. English FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 15 Store the power tool in the instruction manual. Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the machine. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Keep blades sharp. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank.
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... use. 16 For safety reasons only the cutting attachments, deflectors, handles and shoulder straps shown in each row of accidents. 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.
... use. 16 For safety reasons only the cutting attachments, deflectors, handles and shoulder straps shown in each row of accidents. 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.
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... harness may be on the handle support. 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 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. Deflectors 9 Deflectoronly for...
... harness may be on the handle support. 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 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. Deflectors 9 Deflectoronly for...
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... it down the screws firmly. 12 N Use the combination wrench or screwdriver to take out the screw (8) - make sure the throttle trigger moves freely. 18 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC N Mount the handlebar (4) on the drive tube (3) about 6 in the control handle (10). the throttle trigger (11) must point towards the gearbox. 233BA018 KN 002BA357...
... it down the screws firmly. 12 N Use the combination wrench or screwdriver to take out the screw (8) - make sure the throttle trigger moves freely. 18 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC N Mount the handlebar (4) on the drive tube (3) about 6 in the control handle (10). the throttle trigger (11) must point towards the gearbox. 233BA018 KN 002BA357...
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... holes. N Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". 3 5 6 1 1 N Place the clamp (3) in the barrier bar (2); N Place the clamp (6) against the drive tube. N Line up the holes. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 19 N Place the clamp (6) against the drive tube. N Place the barrier bar (2) in the loop handle (4) and position them both against the drive tube (5). N Insert...
... holes. N Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". 3 5 6 1 1 N Place the clamp (3) in the barrier bar (2); N Place the clamp (6) against the drive tube. N Line up the holes. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 19 N Place the clamp (6) against the drive tube. N Place the barrier bar (2) in the loop handle (4) and position them both against the drive tube (5). N Insert...
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... the clamp (1) against the drive tube with the machine or is available as a special accessory. N Tighten down firmly. 002BA147 KN 002BA142 KN 002BA380 KN 20 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC N Squeeze the two ends of the control handle (9). N Insert the M6x14 screw (2). N Line up the loop handle. N Insert the screws (3) and tighten them down the...
... the clamp (1) against the drive tube with the machine or is available as a special accessory. N Tighten down firmly. 002BA147 KN 002BA142 KN 002BA380 KN 20 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC N Squeeze the two ends of the control handle (9). N Insert the M6x14 screw (2). N Line up the loop handle. N Insert the screws (3) and tighten them down the...