Storing The Machine; Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades; Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer - Stihl FS 55 Instruction Manual

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Remove, clean and inspect the
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cutting attachment.
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
Store the machine in a dry and
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secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC
Sharpening Metal Cutting
Blades
Use a sharpening file (see "Special
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Accessories") to sharpen dull
cutting attachments. In case of
more serious wear or nicks:
Resharpen with a grinder or have
the work done by a dealer – STIHL
recommends a STIHL servicing
dealer.
Resharpen frequently, take away as
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little material as possible: two or
three strokes of the file are usually
enough.
1 1
2
2
Resharpen the cutters (1) uniformly
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– do not alter the contour or the
parent blade (2) in any way.
See cutting attachment packaging for
additional sharpening instructions.
Balancing
After resharpening about 5 times,
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check the cutting attachment for
out-of-balance on a STIHL balancer
– see "Special Accessories" – or
have it checked by a dealer and re-
balanced as necessary – STIHL
recommends a STIHL servicing
dealer.
Inspections and Maintenance
by Dealer
Maintenance Work
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
Fuel Pickup Body in Tank
Have the pickup body in the fuel
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tank replaced every year.
Spark Arrestor in Muffler
1
If the engine is low on power, have
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your dealer check the spark arrestor
2
(country-specific option) in the
muffler.
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