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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458 398 8621. M0,4. K8. Rei. Printed in Germany Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_082_004_01_09.fm Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Mounting the Bike Handle 17 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 18 Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool and Deflector 19 Mounting the Cutting Tools 20 Fuel 23 Fueling 24 Fitting the Harness 25 Balancing the Machine 26 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 26 Operating Instructions 28 Cleaning the Air Filter 29 Motor Management 29 Adjusting the Carburetor 30 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler ... 31 Winter Operation 32 Checking the Spark Plug 32 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 33 Storing the Machine 35 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools ...... 35 Maintenance Chart 37 Parts and Controls 38 Specifications 40 Special Accessories 40 Maintenance and Repairs 41 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 42 STIHl FS 500, FS 550 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your clearing saw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL brushcutter, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your clearing saw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. !Warning! Because a clearing saw is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used. Always wear proper eye protection. STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your clearing saw differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 1

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1
FS 500, FS 550
English / USA
BA_SE_082_004_01_09.fm
Printed on chlorine-free paper.
Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008
0458 398 8621. M0,4. K8. Rei. Printed in Germany
STIHl
Contents
Guide to Using this Manual
..............
2
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
.........................
3
Mounting the Bike Handle
..............
17
Adjusting the Throttle Cable
...........
18
Approved Combinations of
Cutting Tool and Deflector
..............
19
Mounting the Cutting Tools
.............
20
Fuel
................................................
23
Fueling
............................................
24
Fitting the Harness
.........................
25
Balancing the Machine
...................
26
Starting / Stopping the Engine
........
26
Operating Instructions
....................
28
Cleaning the Air Filter
.....................
29
Motor Management
........................
29
Adjusting the Carburetor
................
30
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler ... 31
Winter Operation
............................
32
Checking the Spark Plug
................
32
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
.........................
33
Storing the Machine
........................
35
Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools
......
35
Maintenance Chart
.........................
37
Parts and Controls
..........................
38
Specifications
.................................
40
Special Accessories
.......................
40
Maintenance and Repairs
...............
41
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control
Warranty Statement
........................
42
Allow only persons who understand this
manual to operate your clearing saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL brush-
cutter, it is important that you read and
understand the maintenance and safety
precautions, starting on page 3, before
using your clearing saw.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
!
Warning!
Because a clearing saw is a high-speed
cutting tool some special safety pre-
cautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
your unit is equipped with the proper
deflector, handle and harness for the
type of cutting attachment being used.
Always wear proper eye protection.
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improve-
ments are made from time to time. If
the
operating characteristics or the appear-
ance of your clearing saw differs from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for informa-
tion and assistance.