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
► Position the clamp (6) against the drive tube.
► Place the barrier bar (2) in position as shown.
► Line up the holes.
► Insert the screws (7) in the holes and screw
them into the barrier bar (2) as far as stop.
► Go to "Securing the Loop Handle".
5.2 Mounting the Loop Handle
without Barrier Bar
7
8
5
4
1
6
1
3
8
7
002BA614 KN
► Place the clamp (3) in the loop handle (4) and
position them both against the drive tube (5).
► Position the clamp (6) against the drive tube.
► Line up the holes.
► Fit washers (8) on the screws (7) and insert
the screws in the holes. Fit the square nuts (1)
and screw them down as far as stop.
► Go to "Securing the Loop Handle".
5.3 Securing the Loop Handle
9
4
A
002BA615 KN
The loop handle can be adjusted to suit the
height and reach of the operator and the applica‐
tion by changing distance (A).
Recommendation: distance (A): about 20 cm
(8 in)
► Slide the handle to the required position.
► Line up the loop handle (4).
► Tighten down the screws until the loop handle
can no longer be rotated on the drive tube. If
no barrier bar is fitted – lock the nuts if neces‐
sary.
The sleeve (9) (not fitted on all models) must be
between the loop handle and the control handle.
6 Fitting the Carrying Ring
6.1 Metal Version
The carrying ring comes standard with the
machine or is available as a special accessory.
English 6 Fitting the Carrying Ring
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