Stihl FS 550 User Manual

19FS 500, FS 550
English / USA
: Press down the trigger interlock (1)
and squeeze the throttle trigger (2)
(full throttle) – this sets the throttle
cable correctly.
Approved Cutting Tools
1 STIHL AutoCut 40-4
2 STIHL TrimCut 50-2
3 STIHL PolyCut 40-3
4 Brush knife 350-3
5 Brush knife 350-3 "Special"
6 Grass cutting blade 255-8
7 Circular saw blade 225
(chisel tooth)
8 Circular saw blade 225
(carbide tipped)
9 Circular saw blade 225
(scratcher tooth)
10 Circular saw blade 250
(scratcher tooth)
Deflector and Stops
11 Deflector for cutting tools 1 to 6
Mounting the deflector
: Place deflector on the gearhead so
that the molding (12) locates around
the neck of the gearhead.
: Fit the clamp (13).
: Insert screws and tighten them
down firmly.
The grass shield (14) is used in
conjunction with some mowing
tools.
STOP
249BA017 KN
1
2
Approved Combinations of
Cutting Tool and Deflector
1
2
3
4+5
6
7+8
9+10
398BA046 KN
398BA048 KN
11
12
13
14

Stihl FS 550 Specifications

General

Engine Power	2.8 kW
Engine Type	2-stroke
Ignition System	Electronic
Fuel Capacity	0.99 liters
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.99 liters
Recommended Cutting Attachment	Metal Grass Cutting Blade
Starter	Recoil