STIHL FC 55 Edger Owners Manual

STIHL FC 55 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! For safe operation follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious injury. Advertencia! Para su seguridad durante el manejo de este producto, siga siempre las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso indebido puede causar lesiones graves. English / USA Contents Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your edger. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL edger, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your edger.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2005 0458 241 3021. M1,5. H5. PM. Printed in USA Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions . 3 Using the Edger 13 Mounting the Loop Handle . 16 Fitting the Edger Blade . 17 Fuel 18 Fueling 19 Starting / Stopping the Engine 19 Operating Instructions 22 Cleaning the Air Filter . 22 Motor Management 23 Adjusting the Carburetor 23 Catalytic Converter* 25 Checking the Spark Plug 25 Lubricating the Gearbox . 26 Rewind Starter 26 Storing the Machine 27 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 27 Replacing the Depth Wheel 27 Replacing the Skirt . 28 Replacing the Edger Blade . 28 Maintenance Chart . 29 Parts and Controls 30 Specifications . 32 Special Accessories . 32 Maintenance and Repairs . 33 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement . 34 Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_006_004_01_06.fm !Warning! Because an edger 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 and handle 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 edger differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. * see “Guide to Using this Manual ” STIHl FC 55 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the machine. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual may refer to several models with different features. Components that are not installed on all models and related applications are marked with an asterisk (*). Such components may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer.