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Main Parts and Controls
Definitions
Important Safety Instructions
Assembling the Trimmer
Mounting the Loop Handle
Mounting the Deflector
Mounting the Mowing Head
Starting
Adjusting Loop Handle
Connecting to Power Supply
Switching on/off
Adjusting Nylon Line
Mowing Head Maintenance
Replacing Nylon Line
Fitting Refilled Spool
Fitting the Harness
(Special Accessory)
Specifications
Certificate of conformity
Printed on chlorine-free paper.
1999 Andreas Stihl AG & Co, Waiblingen
0458 349 0121. M5. G9. PM. Printed in USA
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This manual contains warnings,
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operating and safety instructions for the
STIHL FE 55 trimmer.
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Pay special attention to the safety
instructions outlined on pages 4 to 9.
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Allow only persons who understand this
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manual to operate your trimmer.
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To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer,
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it is important that you read and under-
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stand the maintenance and safety
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precautions before using your trimmer.
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Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
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manual.
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Because a trimmer is a high-speed
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cutting tool and because of the dangers
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associated with electricity some special
safety precautions must be observed as
with any other trimmer to reduce the risk
of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury.
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 trimmer differs from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
information and assistance.
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To reduce the risk of damage or personal
injury use only the identically delivered
STIHL mowing head provided with nylon
cutting lines of 2 mm (.08 in) dia.
(see "Replacement Parts ...").
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To reduce the risk of personal injury to
the operator from blade contact, never
use metal blades on those FE models
with loop handle.
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Summary of Contents for Stihl FE 55
- Page 1 Printed on chlorine-free paper. those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for 1999 Andreas Stihl AG & Co, Waiblingen information and assistance. 0458 349 0121. M5. G9. PM. Printed in USA )( ...
- Page 2 0DLQ 3DUWV DQG &RQWUROV Power supply cord Trigger switch Throttle trigger interlock Carrying loop Loop handle Mowing head Line length limiter blade Deflector Strain relief flap )( ...
- Page 3 3RZHU VXSSO\ FRUG Supplies electric to current motor. 7ULJJHU VZLWFK To switch the machine "on" and "off". 7KURWWOH WULJJHU LQWHUORFN Must be depressed before the trigger switch can be activated. &DUU\LQJ ORRS The device to connect the trimmer to the harness. /RRS KDQGOH For easy control of the machine during cutting work.
- Page 4 Only attachments supplied by and observe the following STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL safety precautions for use with the specific STIHL trimmer and warnings. models are authorized. To reduce the risk of damage or personal Read the owner’s manual and the safety injury use only the identically delivered instructions periodically.
- Page 5 Unplug The identically delivered STIHL mowing other solid objects. The cutting attach- unit and check the nut securing the tool head is intended to supplement a lawn ment could throw objects of this kind.
- Page 6 Other work should be per- superficial cracks. formed by your STIHL servicing dealer. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after :DUQLQJ each use. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical Maintain appliance with care.Only use...
- Page 7 electric shock, do not handle the plug or voltage resulting in loss of power and the unit with wet hands. overheating. Following table shows the Ground Fult Circuit interrupter (GFCI) correct size to use depending on cord protection should be provided on the length and machine label ampere rating.
- Page 8 :DUQLQJ 3URWHFWLYH FORWKLQJ Most of these safety precautions and Prolonged use of a trimmer (or other warnings apply to the use of all STIHL machines) exposing the operator to :DUQLQJ electric trimmers. Different models may vibrations may produce White Finger have different parts and controls.
- Page 9 To reduce the risk of injury to your face, :DUQLQJ 7+( 86( 2) 7+( 75,00(5 STIHL recommends that you also wear Inspect the power supply cord and plug a face shield or face screen over your before and after each use for signs of goggles or safety glasses.
- Page 10 $VVHPEOLQJ WKH 7ULPPHU • 0RXQWLQJ WKH ORRS KDQGOH 0RXQWLQJ WKH GHIOHFWRU Push deflector with clamp onto the • • Place the loop handle bearing housing as far as it will Slip the clamp on the drive tube over the •...
- Page 11 • 0RXQWLQJ WKH PRZLQJ KHDG Place screw cap Nylon lines should be 10...14 cm long on the drive shaft. (4...5.5 in). • Slip the spool housing Hold the spool housing steady. If the nylon lines are too short : •...
- Page 12 6WDUWLQJ 6ZLWFKLQJ RQ Adjusting loop handle Wires of extension cord must have the Slacken the screw and following minimum cross sectional area: • • slide the loop handle from 2 m length: 1,5 mm Make sure you have a secure along the drive tube to the under model H07 RN-F footing.
- Page 13 Disconnect plug from power supply. line from the 15.2 m (50 ft) reel. • Press down the screw cap Use only identical STIHL replacement and pull the ends of the lines firmly reel of nylon line of 2 mm (.08 in) dia. outward.
- Page 14 )LWWLQJ WKH +DUQHVV 6SHFLDO $FFHVVRU\ A harness is available as special accessory. Wear the harness over your left shoul- der and adjust its length so that the spring hook lies against your right hip. The open side of the hook should face away from your body.
- Page 15 6SHFLILFDWLRQV 0RWRU &XWWLQJ 7RRO Rating: 600 W 650 W 660 W Mowing head Rating current: 2.6 A 2.7 A 5.5 A with two nylon lines Voltage: 230 V 240 V 120 V Line dia.: 2 mm (0.080 in) Frequency: 50 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz Width of cut:...
- Page 16 This Certificate of Conformity applies only in the countries of the European Union. Certificate of Conformity (Clause 8 of Directive 89/392/EEC) I, the undersigned Andreas Stihl AG & Co Badstr. 115 D-71336 Waiblingen certify that the new machine described below...
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