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
► Unscrew the bolt (8) with a combination
wrench or hex key wrench – the nut (9)
remains in the control handle (10)
► Push the control handle with the throttle trig‐
ger (11) facing toward the gearbox onto the
handlebar (4) until the holes (12) align
► Insert and tighten screw (8)
4.3 Fastening the Throttle Cable
NOTICE
Do not kink the throttle cable or lay it in tight radii
– make sure the throttle trigger moves freely.
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14
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► Position the throttle cable retainer (14) and the
throttle cable (13) on the shaft
► Squeeze the throttle cable retainer (14). The
throttle cable retainer (14) engages in position
with an audible click
5 Mounting the Loop Handle
5.1 Mounting Loop Handle with
Barrier Bar
2
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1
1
► Fit the square nuts (1) in the barrier bar (2);
the holes must line up.
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4
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2
3
6
7
► Place the clamp (3) in the loop handle (4) and
position them both against the drive tube (5).
5 Mounting the Loop Handle English
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