Instruction Manual
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... and satisfaction from your unit is important that you do not understand any of cutting attachment being used. Make sure your STIHL edger, it is equipped with the proper deflector and handle for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety... Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 36 Not for information and assistance. 1 Because an edger is to operate your STIHL dealer for California: STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 37 Trademarks 39 STIHl FC 75 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual, please contact your...
... and satisfaction from your unit is important that you do not understand any of cutting attachment being used. Make sure your STIHL edger, it is equipped with the proper deflector and handle for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety... Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 36 Not for information and assistance. 1 Because an edger is to operate your STIHL dealer for California: STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 37 Trademarks 39 STIHl FC 75 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual, please contact your...
Instruction Manual
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...controls and the proper use of metal, it will cut you have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL edgers. the use . if you read the safety instructions periodically. FC 75 3 Thrown objects or damaged blades may result in contact with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which... might be strenuous. Working with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of an edger involves 1. It is in the direction...
...controls and the proper use of metal, it will cut you have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL edgers. the use . if you read the safety instructions periodically. FC 75 3 Thrown objects or damaged blades may result in contact with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which... might be strenuous. Working with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of an edger involves 1. It is in the direction...
Instruction Manual
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... and keep your goggles or safety glasses. 4 FC 75 All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! An edger with loose components or with damaged or worn AV buffers will tend to your face STIHL recommends that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or... adequate top and side protection complying with a pacemaker should monitor closely the condition of injury to eyes, ears and person. Edger operation can cause serious injury to your applicable national standard). Proper Clothing !Warning! This field may also ricochet and strike the...
... and keep your goggles or safety glasses. 4 FC 75 All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! An edger with loose components or with damaged or worn AV buffers will tend to your face STIHL recommends that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or... adequate top and side protection complying with a pacemaker should monitor closely the condition of injury to eyes, ears and person. Edger operation can cause serious injury to your applicable national standard). Proper Clothing !Warning! This field may also ricochet and strike the...
Instruction Manual
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... parts of heavy material to your hearing. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL edger, their hearing checked regularly. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable for use may damage your legs. English / USA !Warning! FC 75 5 Do not operate edger when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Continual and regular users should...
... parts of heavy material to your hearing. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL edger, their hearing checked regularly. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable for use may damage your legs. English / USA !Warning! FC 75 5 Do not operate edger when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Continual and regular users should...
Instruction Manual
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An arrow on "Fuel" of the cutting blade. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for leakage. 6 FC 75 Gasoline is running or hot engine. If spilled or ignited by a spark or other debris will be diverted away from the machine and your ...other personal injury from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your size before starting work. Fueling Your STIHL edger uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Working Techniques"). 002BA118 KN The throttle trigger must be properly tightened and in the tank ...
An arrow on "Fuel" of the cutting blade. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for leakage. 6 FC 75 Gasoline is running or hot engine. If spilled or ignited by a spark or other debris will be diverted away from the machine and your ...other personal injury from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your size before starting work. Fueling Your STIHL edger uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Working Techniques"). 002BA118 KN The throttle trigger must be properly tightened and in the tank ...
Instruction Manual
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...or is still hot. You may result in injury to rewind properly. Some STIHL edger models are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. 8 FC 75 To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, let the unit cool down...the following specific safety precautions must be damaged and cause an increase in an open area. Once started, it is shut off. Place the edger on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Failure to follow this process, the muffler does not cool down in the muffler. ...
...or is still hot. You may result in injury to rewind properly. Some STIHL edger models are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. 8 FC 75 To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, let the unit cool down...the following specific safety precautions must be damaged and cause an increase in an open area. Once started, it is shut off. Place the edger on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Failure to follow this process, the muffler does not cool down in the muffler. ...
Instruction Manual
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...the engine is furnished with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell. Remove all times. 002BA117 KN FC 75 9 Due to cause respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. When the inhalation of dust and / or fumes ...operator and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. carbonmonoxide) may interfere with the cooling effect of serious or fatal injury from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the edger indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. !Warning! If you are...
...the engine is furnished with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell. Remove all times. 002BA117 KN FC 75 9 Due to cause respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. When the inhalation of dust and / or fumes ...operator and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. carbonmonoxide) may interfere with the cooling effect of serious or fatal injury from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the edger indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. !Warning! If you are...
Instruction Manual
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...and repair any edger with the cutting attachment parallel to the ground may increase the risk of injury, since the cutting attachment is normally to be more difficult to control. Never attempt to operate any damage before restarting and operating the product. 10 FC 75 Before cutting, ...inspect and clear the area of stones, glass, pieces of metal, trash or other similiar conditions when using your edger, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones...
...and repair any edger with the cutting attachment parallel to the ground may increase the risk of injury, since the cutting attachment is normally to be more difficult to control. Never attempt to operate any damage before restarting and operating the product. 10 FC 75 Before cutting, ...inspect and clear the area of stones, glass, pieces of metal, trash or other similiar conditions when using your edger, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones...
Instruction Manual
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...for cracks and damage. The tool continues to loosen, see the appropriate section of your STIHL dealer. Grass, weeds, etc. Such tools may be worn or damaged and should be cleaned off the edger, which may cause the blade to adjust idle speed, see your owner's manual. ...the cutting tool at regular intervals. !Warning! For directions on the proper use the proper parts may result in serious or fatal injury. FC 75 11 Important adjustments !Warning! English / USA Do not operate using the starting throttle lock as you do not have control of unintentional starting....
...for cracks and damage. The tool continues to loosen, see the appropriate section of your STIHL dealer. Grass, weeds, etc. Such tools may be worn or damaged and should be cleaned off the edger, which may cause the blade to adjust idle speed, see your owner's manual. ...the cutting tool at regular intervals. !Warning! For directions on the proper use the proper parts may result in serious or fatal injury. FC 75 11 Important adjustments !Warning! English / USA Do not operate using the starting throttle lock as you do not have control of unintentional starting....
Instruction Manual
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...running (except where specifically recommended in good condition. 12 FC 75 Keep lead away from position where guards or deflector blocks the line of parts manufactured by any adjustments while the engine is stopped before doing any edger can cause serious or fatal personal injury. Have such... work performed at regular intervals. Replace damaged or dull cutting tools immediately, even if they have your STIHL dealer check your edger and make sure it immediately for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts ...
...running (except where specifically recommended in good condition. 12 FC 75 Keep lead away from position where guards or deflector blocks the line of parts manufactured by any adjustments while the engine is stopped before doing any edger can cause serious or fatal personal injury. Have such... work performed at regular intervals. Replace damaged or dull cutting tools immediately, even if they have your STIHL dealer check your edger and make sure it immediately for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts ...
Instruction Manual
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...if the electrodes are easier to cut almost all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use. Store edger indoors in hot weather. It will result. !Warning! Remember that the muffler is greater in a dry, high or locked... hearing. Preparations If the soil is a fire hazard and may reach an open flame or sparks, or in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be checked with a feeler gauge at least every 50 operating hours and reset if necessary. Check to... is very dry, spray it with the unit. Always hold and operate your body. 241BA000 KN FC 75 13
...if the electrodes are easier to cut almost all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use. Store edger indoors in hot weather. It will result. !Warning! Remember that the muffler is greater in a dry, high or locked... hearing. Preparations If the soil is a fire hazard and may reach an open flame or sparks, or in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be checked with a feeler gauge at least every 50 operating hours and reset if necessary. Check to... is very dry, spray it with the unit. Always hold and operate your body. 241BA000 KN FC 75 13
Instruction Manual
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.... Use the following procedure: : Adjust the depth wheel (2) so that the arrow on uneveness of the ground, your height and the way you hold the edger. Do not adjust the deflector The deflector has been set at the factory so that the blade (3) just touches the ground or breaks the surface...
.... Use the following procedure: : Adjust the depth wheel (2) so that the arrow on uneveness of the ground, your height and the way you hold the edger. Do not adjust the deflector The deflector has been set at the factory so that the blade (3) just touches the ground or breaks the surface...
Instruction Manual
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... the blade into the ground. : Always walk forwards when cutting, do not pull the unit towards you. : Edge at full throttle. : Hold and guide your edger so that the blade is vertical. : Cut steadily so that the engine is not lugged down - English / USA 241BA003 KN 241BA004 KN 241BA005 KN 1 : Tighten.... : Start the cut at no less than half throttle and continue cutting at a steady pace to avoid having to make several passes. 1 = Gunning sight for edger blade FC 75 15
... the blade into the ground. : Always walk forwards when cutting, do not pull the unit towards you. : Edge at full throttle. : Hold and guide your edger so that the blade is vertical. : Cut steadily so that the engine is not lugged down - English / USA 241BA003 KN 241BA004 KN 241BA005 KN 1 : Tighten.... : Start the cut at no less than half throttle and continue cutting at a steady pace to avoid having to make several passes. 1 = Gunning sight for edger blade FC 75 15
Instruction Manual
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FC 75 * see "Guide to Using this sets the throttle cable correctly. : Place the power edger on the nut (6). : Loosen and remove the nut clockwise (left-hand thread). : Remove the thrust washer. Fitting the Edger Blade English / USA STOP 1 2 1 : Press down the trigger interlock (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2) (full throttle) - push lightly and rotate...
FC 75 * see "Guide to Using this sets the throttle cable correctly. : Place the power edger on the nut (6). : Loosen and remove the nut clockwise (left-hand thread). : Remove the thrust washer. Fitting the Edger Blade English / USA STOP 1 2 1 : Press down the trigger interlock (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2) (full throttle) - push lightly and rotate...
Instruction Manual
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Do not resharpen the blade! Replacing the Edger Blade 1 A CB A bent or cracked blade must be straightened or welded - see "Fitting the Edger Blade". see "Special Accessories". see "Special Accessories". : Replace the blade (1) when its length (A) is no longer sufficient to maintain the necessary ground clearance (B) and obtain the required depth of -balance: check blade on a STIHL balancer - FC 75 241BA019 KN English / USA 31 Such blades must not be replaced - To avoid out-of cut (C). STIHL recommends you use only genuine STIHL edger blades - it may shatter.
Do not resharpen the blade! Replacing the Edger Blade 1 A CB A bent or cracked blade must be straightened or welded - see "Fitting the Edger Blade". see "Special Accessories". see "Special Accessories". : Replace the blade (1) when its length (A) is no longer sufficient to maintain the necessary ground clearance (B) and obtain the required depth of -balance: check blade on a STIHL balancer - FC 75 241BA019 KN English / USA 31 Such blades must not be replaced - To avoid out-of cut (C). STIHL recommends you use only genuine STIHL edger blades - it may shatter.
Instruction Manual
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...for a cold start the engine. 11. Keeps the throttle partially open during cutting work. 2. For resting machine on ground and keeps edger's cutting blade at preset height for required depth of fire. 15. Provides additional fuel feed for cutting weeds and soft green plants. 16.... 8. Connects the spark plug to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objects flung backwards toward the operator by the cutting tool. 34 FC 75 Air filter cover. Cutting blade. Depth wheel. English / USA Definitions 1. Deflector. Machine support. Fuel filler cap. Must be activated. 4....
...for a cold start the engine. 11. Keeps the throttle partially open during cutting work. 2. For resting machine on ground and keeps edger's cutting blade at preset height for required depth of fire. 15. Provides additional fuel feed for cutting weeds and soft green plants. 16.... 8. Connects the spark plug to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objects flung backwards toward the operator by the cutting tool. 34 FC 75 Air filter cover. Cutting blade. Depth wheel. English / USA Definitions 1. Deflector. Machine support. Fuel filler cap. Must be activated. 4....