Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL FS 55
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
- 2.1 Clothing and equipment
- 2.2 Transporting the machine
- 2.3 Refueling
- 2.4 Before starting
- 2.5 Starting the engine
- 2.6 Holding and guiding the machine
- 2.7 While working
- 2.8 Using mowing heads
- 2.9 When using metal cutting attachments
- 2.10 Vibrations
- 2.11 Maintenance and Repairs
- 2.12 Symbols on Deflectors
- 2.13 Shoulder strap
- 2.14 Mowing Head with Nylon Line
- 2.15 STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with Polymer Blades
- 2.16 Risk of Kickout (Blade Thrust) with Metal Cutting Attachments
- 2.17 Grass Cutting Blade
- 3 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness
- 4 Mounting the Bike Handle
- 5 Mounting the Loop Handle
- 6 Fitting the Carrying Ring
- 7 Mounting the Deflector
- 8 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
- 9 Fuel
- 10 Fueling
- 11 Fitting the Harness
- 12 Balancing the Machine
- 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 14 Transporting the Unit
- 15 Operating Instructions
- 16 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 17 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 18 Spark Plug
- 19 Engine Running Behavior
- 20 Storing the Machine
- 21 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades
- 22 Maintaining the Mowing Head
- 23 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer
- 24 Maintenance and Care
- 25 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
- 26 Main Parts
- 27 Specifications
- 28 Maintenance and Repairs
- 29 Disposal
- 30 EC Declaration of Conformity
4 Mounting the Bike Handle
4.1 Mounting the Handlebar
1
3
2
5
7
6
4
233BA025 KN
► Position the clamp (1) and handlebar sup‐
port (2) on the shaft (3)
► Place the handlebar (4) in the handlebar sup‐
port – the rubber handle (5) must be on the left
(viewing direction from engine to handlebar)
► Place the clamp (6) on the handlebar support
► Insert the screws (7) through the holes in the
parts and screw them into the clamp (6) as far
as they will go
4
A
3
233
B
A018 KN233BA018 KN
► Fasten the handlebar (4) at a distance (A) of
approx. 15 cm (6 in) ahead of the engine
housing on the shaft (3)
► Line up the handlebar and tighten down the
screws firmly
4.2 Mounting the Control Handle
002BA357 KN
12
8
9
4
11
12
10
English 4 Mounting the Bike Handle
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