Stihl FS 55R User Manual

FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC
English
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Starting
N Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector. Check that the
cutting attachment is not touching
the ground or any other obstacles.
N Make sure you have a safe and
secure footing.
N Hold the unit with your left hand and
press it down firmly – your thumb
should be under the fan housing.
N Hold the starter grip with your right
hand.
Version without Easy2Start
N Pull the starter grip slowly until you
feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
Version with Easy2Start
N Pull the starter grip slowly until you
feel it engage and then pull it out
slowly and steadily.
Both versions
N Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
N Continue cranking.
When the engine begins to fire:
N After no more than five pulls, move
the choke lever (8) to e.
N Continue cranking.
As soon as the engine runs
Version with bike handle
N Blip the throttle trigger – the engine
settles down to idle speed.
Version with loop handle
N Squeeze the throttle trigger to
disengage the tongue – the engine
will settle down to idle speed.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube.
233BA020 KN
233BA014 KN
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might otherwise
break.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might otherwise
break.
232BA014 KN
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted. The cutting
attachment must not rotate when
the engine is idling.
8
232TI015 KN

Stihl FS 55R Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 55R
Category	Brush Cutter
Language	English