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FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC
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Maintenance and Repairs
STIHL Incorporated Federal
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Emission Control Warranty
Statement
STIHL Incorporated California
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Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
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Statement
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Trademarks
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Allow only persons who fully understand
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this manual to operate your trimmer /
brushcutter.
To receive maximum performance and
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satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer /
brushcutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
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maintenance instructions in chapter
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"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your trimmer /
brushcutter. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Warning!
Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a
high-speed cutting tool some special
safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury. Care-
less or improper use may cause serious
or even fatal injury.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper deflector, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
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