Stihl FS 55 Instruction Manual page 44

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1. Fuel pump.
Provides additional fuel feed for a
cold start.
2. Carburetor adjusting screw.
For tuning carburetor.
3. Spark plug boot.
Connects the spark plug to the
ignition wire.
4. Starter grip.
The grip of the pull starter, which is
the device to start the engine.
5. Muffler
(with spark arresting screen).
Attenuates exhaust noises and
diverts exhaust gases away from
operator.
6. Throttle trigger.
Controls the speed of the engine.
7. Slide control / Stop switch.
Starting throttle lock and stop
switch. Keeps the throttle partially
open during starting and switches
the engine's ignition off and stops
the running engine.
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8. Throttle trigger interlock.
Must be depressed before the
throttle trigger can be activated.
9. Bike handle.
To hold the brushcutter with both
hands.
10. Handle support.
Connects the drive shaft to the
handle bars.
11. Carrying eye.
The device to connect the
brushcutter to the harness.
12. Throttle cable retainer.
Fixes the throttle cable on the drive
shaft.
13. Choke lever.
Eases engine starting by enriching
mixture.
14. Air filter cover.
Covers the air filter element.
15. Fuel filler cap.
For closing the fuel tank.
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16. Fuel tank.
For fuel and oil mixture.
17. Machine support.
For resting machine on the ground.
18. Loop handle.
For easy control of machine during
cutting work.
19. Barrier bar.
Helps keep cutting attachment away
from operator's feet and legs.
20. Drive tube.
Device to connect the engine with
the gearbox.
21. Stop switch.
Switches the engine's ignition
system off and stops the running
engine.
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