Stihl Fs 55 R Instruction Manual
Here you can view all the pages of manual Stihl Fs 55 R Instruction Manual. The Stihl manuals for Edger are available online for free. You can easily download all the documents as PDF.
Page 11
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RCEnglish 9 Important Adjustments If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs.During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the handles while you are working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles.Working Conditions Operate and start your power tool only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Operate it under good...
Page 12
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 10Operating Instructions In the event of an emergency, shut off the engine immediately – move the slide control / stop switch to 0 or STOP.To reduce the risk of eye and other injury always wear proper eye protection (see the chapter on Proper Clothing) and ensure that bystanders are at least 50 feet (15 m) away. To reduce the risk of damage to property, also maintain this distance from such objects as vehicles or windows. Any coworkers who must be in...
Page 13
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RCEnglish 11 Warning! This trimmer / brushcutter is normally to be used at ground level with the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Use of a trimmer / brushcutter above ground level or with the cutting attachment per- pendicular to the ground may increase the risk of injury, since the cutting attachment is more fully exposed and the power tool may be more difficult to control. Warning! During cutting, check the tightness and the condition of the cutting...
Page 14
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 12 Catalytic Converter Your catalytic converter is furnished with screens designed to reduce the risk of fire from the emission of hot particles. Due to the heat from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. If you experience loss of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT For an illustration of the various...
Page 15
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RCEnglish 13 STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is advanced automatically. Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head). STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head). STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or...
Page 16
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 14 Using the Grass Cutting Blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be easily cut with the grass cutting blade. The power tool is swept in an arc similar to a scythe. The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is intended to cut grass and weeds. It has 4 cutting knives with cutting edges on both sides, i.e. front and rear. When the cutting edges on one side become dull, the blade can be turned over to utilize the cutting edges on the other side. The 8-tooth grass...
Page 17
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RCEnglish 15 Keep blades sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer. The solid jet of water may damage parts of the machine. Store the power tool in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. See chapter Storing the Machine in the instruction manual.
Page 18
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 16 Approved Combinations Select correct combination from the table according to the cutting attachment you intend to use.Cutting attachments Mowing heads 1STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2STIHL AutoCut C 25--2 3STIHL AutoCut 25-2 4STIHL TrimCut 31-2 5STIHL FixCut 25-2 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting attachment Deflector Handle Harness 12 34 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 1415 16 1819 1918 1719 681BA128 KN For safety reasons...
Page 19
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RCEnglish 17 6STIHL PolyCut 20-3 Metal mowing attachments 7Grass cutting blade 230-4 8Grass cutting blade 230-8 Deflectors 9Deflectoronly for mowing heads 10Deflector with 11Skirt and blade for all mowing heads 12Deflector without skirt and blade for all metal mowing attachments Handles 13Loop handle 14Loop handlewith 15Barrier bar 16Bike handle Harnesses 17Shoulder strap may be used 18Shoulder strap must be used 19Full harness may be used Equipment Among other parts, the...
Page 20
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 18 NMount the handlebar (4) on the drive tube (3) about 6 in (15 cm) (A) forward of the engine housing. NLine up the handlebar and tighten down the screws firmly. Mounting the control handle NUse the combination wrench or screwdriver to take out the screw (8) – the nut (9) remains in the control handle (10). NPush the control handle onto the handlebar (4) until the holes (12) line up – the throttle trigger (11) must point towards the gearbox. NInsert...