Product Instruction Manual
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... the Engine 23 Operating Instructions 25 Cleaning the Air Filter 25 Engine Management 26 Adjusting the Carburetor 26 Spark Plug 27 Engine Running Behavior 28 Rewind Starter 29 Storing the Machine 29 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 29 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 30 Maintenance and Care 31 Main Parts 32 Specifications 34 Special Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 35 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 35 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 70...
... the Engine 23 Operating Instructions 25 Cleaning the Air Filter 25 Engine Management 26 Adjusting the Carburetor 26 Spark Plug 27 Engine Running Behavior 28 Rewind Starter 29 Storing the Machine 29 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 29 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 30 Maintenance and Care 31 Main Parts 32 Specifications 34 Special Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 35 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 35 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 70...
Product Instruction Manual
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... term "trimmer" is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC A description of property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may be used as a "trimmer/brushcutter". Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All...
... term "trimmer" is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC A description of property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may be used as a "trimmer/brushcutter". Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All...
Product Instruction Manual
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... sure that affect blood FS 70 RC 3 Use your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for other machines) exposing the operator to use this machine. Do not use of control. Most of these Safety Precautions, to the use it for cutting grass and similar material. Do not clean your machine with any power tool can be aggravated by STIHL for the type of distribution) as...
... sure that affect blood FS 70 RC 3 Use your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for other machines) exposing the operator to use this machine. Do not use of control. Most of these Safety Precautions, to the use it for cutting grass and similar material. Do not clean your machine with any power tool can be aggravated by STIHL for the type of distribution) as...
Product Instruction Manual
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... control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with the cutting attachment moving. Grip the shaft in good condition before putting a trimmer/brushcutter down. If spilled and ignited...
... control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with the cutting attachment moving. Grip the shaft in good condition before putting a trimmer/brushcutter down. If spilled and ignited...
Product Instruction Manual
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... any pressure build-up . Warning! Always shut off the engine and allow any spilled fuel before starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. In order to modify the controls or safety devices. Select bare ground for proper condition and operation before using the power tool. Warning...
... any pressure build-up . Warning! Always shut off the engine and allow any spilled fuel before starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. In order to modify the controls or safety devices. Select bare ground for proper condition and operation before using the power tool. Warning...
Product Instruction Manual
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... to idle. Warning! FS 70 RC 7 Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to engage and move the cutting attachment. To be fast enough for the clutch to suit your manual. Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to change your deflector, handle and / or harness. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should be seen in that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. With the engine running...
... to idle. Warning! FS 70 RC 7 Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to engage and move the cutting attachment. To be fast enough for the clutch to suit your manual. Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to change your deflector, handle and / or harness. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should be seen in that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. With the engine running...
Product Instruction Manual
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... ditches to start your hand. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC When you are in a well ventilated area. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to have your STIHL dealer check your trimmer handles and grips are working on how to operate your hand or fingers and may result. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the cutting attachment above...
... ditches to start your hand. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC When you are in a well ventilated area. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to have your STIHL dealer check your trimmer handles and grips are working on how to operate your hand or fingers and may result. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the cutting attachment above...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the gear housing when it is more fully exposed and the power tool may increase the risk of a trimmer/brushcutter above ground level or with the cutting attachment parallel to the blade. To reduce risk of burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. This trimmer/brushcutter is normally to be cleaned off the engine before adjusting the...
... the gear housing when it is more fully exposed and the power tool may increase the risk of a trimmer/brushcutter above ground level or with the cutting attachment parallel to the blade. To reduce risk of burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. This trimmer/brushcutter is normally to be cleaned off the engine before adjusting the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... still hot. Some STIHL power tools are to its operating speed. Warning! Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other things, cause the cutting attachment to use with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not continue work with screens designed to keep...
... still hot. Some STIHL power tools are to its operating speed. Warning! Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other things, cause the cutting attachment to use with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not continue work with screens designed to keep...
Product Instruction Manual
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... high speed toward the operator or bystanders. see instruction sheet supplied with All Rigid Cutting Blades Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of the PolyCut. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut lengths of wire could result in injury to the rear. 12 FS 70 RC Pieces of nylon line. Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head.) STIHL TrimCut mowing head...
... high speed toward the operator or bystanders. see instruction sheet supplied with All Rigid Cutting Blades Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of the PolyCut. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut lengths of wire could result in injury to the rear. 12 FS 70 RC Pieces of nylon line. Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head.) STIHL TrimCut mowing head...
Product Instruction Manual
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... instruction manual. Warning! If your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to the operator or bystanders. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal has a detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are dull. 002BA355 KN MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be easily cut grass...
... instruction manual. Warning! If your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to the operator or bystanders. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal has a detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are dull. 002BA355 KN MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be easily cut grass...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the tool you intend to reduce the risk of injury from loss of control and contact with the cutting attachment: use rigid plastic blades, brush knifes or circular saw blades on the cutting attachment being used Warning! Cutting Attachment - Mounting the Loop Handle A factory-new machines comes with the cutting attachment. see "Approved Combinations of injury from thrown objects and contact with the loop handle aready mounted. Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut...
... the tool you intend to reduce the risk of injury from loss of control and contact with the cutting attachment: use rigid plastic blades, brush knifes or circular saw blades on the cutting attachment being used Warning! Cutting Attachment - Mounting the Loop Handle A factory-new machines comes with the cutting attachment. see "Approved Combinations of injury from thrown objects and contact with the loop handle aready mounted. Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the mowing head clockwise. N Block the shaft. STIHL AutoCut N Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground - Remove the tool used to mount a grass cutting blade. Cutting edges of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the mowing line by hand. avoid tapping the mowing head more than once at least 2.4 in either direction. N Tighten down the mowing head. Check direction of rotation of cutting attachment 1 2 Cutting edges of...
... the mowing head clockwise. N Block the shaft. STIHL AutoCut N Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground - Remove the tool used to mount a grass cutting blade. Cutting edges of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the mowing line by hand. avoid tapping the mowing head more than once at least 2.4 in either direction. N Tighten down the mowing head. Check direction of rotation of cutting attachment 1 2 Cutting edges of...
Product Instruction Manual
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... spark plug boot (1). Fit a new spark plug after corrections to rotate when the engine is too lean N Turn the low speed screw (L) counterclockwise, no further than stop , until the engine runs smoothly and accelerates well. Erratic idling behavior, engine stops even though setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. FS 70 RC 27 Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in operation...
... spark plug boot (1). Fit a new spark plug after corrections to rotate when the engine is too lean N Turn the low speed screw (L) counterclockwise, no further than stop , until the engine runs smoothly and accelerates well. Erratic idling behavior, engine stops even though setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. FS 70 RC 27 Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in operation...
Product Instruction Manual
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...X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Pickup body in muffler (not all markets) Clean or replace (by dealer, STIHL rec- the cutting attachment must not move X X Adjusting Idle Speed Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 31 Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. ommends a STIHL servicing dealer) All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws...
...X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Pickup body in muffler (not all markets) Clean or replace (by dealer, STIHL rec- the cutting attachment must not move X X Adjusting Idle Speed Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 31 Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. ommends a STIHL servicing dealer) All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the operator by enriching mixture. 16. Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the air filter element. 17. e. Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the cutting attachment. Momentary Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 12. FS 70 RC 33 Starter Grip The grip of the engine. 14. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the pull starter, for different purposes. 2. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for Grass Cutting Blades 5 Grass Cutting Blade Definitions 1. Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. Fuel Filler Cap...
... the operator by enriching mixture. 16. Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the air filter element. 17. e. Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the cutting attachment. Momentary Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 12. FS 70 RC 33 Starter Grip The grip of the engine. 14. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the pull starter, for different purposes. 2. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for Grass Cutting Blades 5 Grass Cutting Blade Definitions 1. Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. Fuel Filler Cap...
Product Instruction Manual
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output shaft speed (cutting attachment): 8,100 rpm Ignition System Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (resistor type): Electrode gap: NGK CMR 6 H 0.02 in (0.5 mm) Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with the cutting attachment. 5. Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to ISO 8893: 1.2 bhp (0.9 kW) at the proper length. 4. Line Limiting Blade Metal blade at the deflector in (30 mm) Engine power to on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended...
output shaft speed (cutting attachment): 8,100 rpm Ignition System Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (resistor type): Electrode gap: NGK CMR 6 H 0.02 in (0.5 mm) Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with the cutting attachment. 5. Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to ISO 8893: 1.2 bhp (0.9 kW) at the proper length. 4. Line Limiting Blade Metal blade at the deflector in (30 mm) Engine power to on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended...
Product Instruction Manual
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... warranty for that part. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for any warranty maintenance or repairs on your instruction manual. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: 36 FS 70 RC Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be used for replacement as required maintenance will be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any replacement part...
... warranty for that part. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for any warranty maintenance or repairs on your instruction manual. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: 36 FS 70 RC Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be used for replacement as required maintenance will be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any replacement part...
Product Instruction Manual
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... (if applicable) - Fuel Tank - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for the period listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings...
... (if applicable) - Fuel Tank - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for the period listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings...
Product Instruction Manual
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... fact defective, provided that are authorized to service the subject engines. 6. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to the first scheduled replacement point for repair or replacement of the electronic product registration. Registrations #2,821...
... fact defective, provided that are authorized to service the subject engines. 6. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to the first scheduled replacement point for repair or replacement of the electronic product registration. Registrations #2,821...
