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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness
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Mounting the Bike Handle
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Mounting the Loop Handle
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Fitting the Carrying Ring
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Mounting the Deflector
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Mounting the Cutting Attachment
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Fuel
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Fueling
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Fitting the Harness
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Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter
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Starting / Stopping the Engine
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Operating Instructions
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Cleaning the Air Filter
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Adjusting the Carburetor
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Spark Plug
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Engine Running Behavior
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Rewind Starter
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Lubricating the Gearbox
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Storing the Machine
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Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades
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Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer
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Maintenance and Care
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Main Parts
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Specifications
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Special Accessories
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Guide to Using this Manual 2 Disposal
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Maintenance and Repairs
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Techniques 2 Quality Certification
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Summary of Contents for Stihl FS 55
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... - Page 4 Secure it against unauthorized use. Handle heating The user is responsible for avoiding injury to third parties or damage to their property. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 5 STIHL or equipment. are technically identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 6 Keep or safety devices in any way. clear of naked flames. Do not spill any fuel – do not smoke. Always shut off the engine before refueling. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 7 (vehicles, Right handle on control handle, left hand the cutting attachment. windows). Even maintaining a distance on left handle. of 15 meters or more cannot exclude the potential danger. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 8 15 cm to avoid health. If the work area is very dusty or harming small animals. smoky, wear a respirator. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 9 Dull or improperly sharpened cutting manual. edges can put a higher load on the cutting attachment and increase the risk of injury from cracked or broken parts. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 10 STIHL recommends the use of original cutting attachment and deflector. STIHL replacement parts. They are specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance requirements. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 11 Install a new one. There Check the wear limit marks! into contact with a solid object. is otherwise a risk of injury from thrown parts of the head. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 12 WARNING Improper use may damage the grass cutting blade – risk of injury from thrown parts. Resharpen the grass cutting blade according to instructions when it has dulled noticeably. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
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Page 13: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle And Harness
STIHL SuperCut 20-2 attachment! table may be combined with one STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 another. Other combinations are not STIHL AutoCut 25-2 permissible – risk of accident! FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 14: Mounting The Bike Handle
18 Shoulder strap can be used in the parts and screw them into the 19 Shoulder strap must be used clamp (6) as far as they will go 20 Full harness can be used FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 15: Mounting The Loop Handle
Screw in the bolt (8) and tighten up Fasten the throttle cable NOTICE Do not kink the throttle cable or run it in tight radiuses – the throttle trigger must move freely! FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... - Page 16 Fit the square nuts (1) and screw must be between the loop handle and them down as far as stop. the control handle. Go to "Securing the loop handle". Go to "Securing the loop handle". FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
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Page 17: Fitting The Carrying Ring
Insert the screws (3) and tighten Insert the M6x14 screw (2). Insert the screw and tighten it down them down firmly. firmly. Line up the carrying ring. Tighten down the screw firmly. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 18: Mounting The Cutting Attachment
The nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust shaft (2). wsher (5) are in the parts kit supplied with the machine. The rider plate (4) is in the parts kit supplied with the machine. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... - Page 19 To reduce the risk of injury, always shut Block the drive shaft. off the engine before adjusting the mowing line by hand. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 20 Screw the mounting nut (9) on to the Put your brushcutter on the ground shaft counterclockwise and tighten – cutting attachment mounting face it down firmly. must point up. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
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Page 21: Fuel
The fuel tank and the canister in octane rating of at least 90 ROC – which fuel mixture is stored should leaded or unleaded. be cleaned thoroughly from time to time FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 22: Fueling
Put on the shoulder strap (1). Adjust the length of the strap so that the spring hook (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip. Balance the trimmer/brushcutter. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 23: Balancing The Trimmer/Brushcutter
Move the carrying ring up or down the drive tube – tighten the screw moderately – let the unit go and wait until is its balanced – then check the floating position. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 24: Starting / Stopping The Engine
START – the ignition is switched on – the engine can start F – normal run position – the engine is running or can start STOP-0 – engine off – the ignition is switched off FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... - Page 25 I – normal run position – the engine can start or is running Go to "All versions". 0 – Stop – engine off – the ignition is switched off FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 26 Make sure the carburetor is correctly NOTICE adjusted. The cutting attachment must Do not pull out the starter rope all the not rotate when the engine is idling. way – it might otherwise break. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
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Page 27: Operating Instructions
Move the slide control or stop switch Machine". to F / I. Set the choke lever to e – even if the engine is cold. Now start the engine. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 28: Cleaning The Air Filter
High speed screw (H) = 3/4 – Low speed screw (L) = 1 1/2 – Standard setting B High speed screw (H) = 3/4 – Low speed screw (L) = 3/4 – FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... - Page 29 1 1/2 turns. then turn it back 3/4 turn. Is range of adjustment less than 1 turn? Continue with "Standard setting B" FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
- Page 30 1/4 turn clockwise until slowly clockwise until the engine the engine runs smoothly and still runs smoothly – the cutting accelerates satisfactorily. attachment must not rotate. FS 55 2-MIX FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
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Page 31: Spark Plug
If the spark plug comes with a detachable adapter nut (1), screw the adapter onto the thread and tighten it down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing and fire. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 32: Engine Running Behavior
STIHL servicing dealer. NOTICE Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease. Remove the tube of grease (2). Refit the filler plug (1) and tighten it down firmly. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 33: Storing The Machine
STIHL balancer – see “Special Accessories” – or have it checked by a dealer and re- balanced as necessary – STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 34: Maintenance And Care
Visual inspection Cooling inlets Clean Have checked by dealer Spark arrestor in muffler Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust- Retighten ing screws) FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... - Page 35 Visual inspection Cutting attachment Replace Check tightness Metal cutting attachment Sharpen Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. not in all versions, market-specific FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
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Page 36: Main Parts
13 Choke lever 14 Filter Housing 15 Filler cap 16 Tank 17 Machine support 18 Loop handle 19 Barrier bar (present depending on country) 20 Shaft 21 Stop switch Serial number FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 37: Specifications
94 dB(A) Electronic magneto ignition FS 55 R with barrier bar: 94 dB(A) Spark plug (resistor Bosch WSR 6 F, type): NGK BPMR 7 A Electrode gap: 0.5 mm FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 38: Special Accessories
Plastic blades, set of 12, for Item 6 – Authorisation and Restriction of Transport guard for Items 7 – 9 – Chemical substances. For information on compliance with the REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 see www.stihl.com/reach. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 39: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Disposal
Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, using the ISO 10884 standard. Measured sound power level 109 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level 111 dB(A) Technical documents deposited at: FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... -
Page 40: Techniques 2 Quality Certification
STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC... - Page 41 English FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
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