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...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 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Because a... the proper deflector, handle and harness for your unit is important that you do not understand any of cutting attachment being used. Warning! Make sure your area if you read and understand and follow the maintenance and safety precautions...
...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 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Because a... the proper deflector, handle and harness for your unit is important that you do not understand any of cutting attachment being used. Warning! Make sure your area if you read and understand and follow the maintenance and safety precautions...
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... power tool reflects the fact that is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC Indicates a risk of your STIHL dealer for assistance. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of property damage, including damage to the machine or its...the machine are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! Symbols in the illustration. Indicates an imminent risk of cutting attachments may not be mounted on it. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual as either a ...
... power tool reflects the fact that is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC Indicates a risk of your STIHL dealer for assistance. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of property damage, including damage to the machine or its...the machine are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! Symbols in the illustration. Indicates an imminent risk of cutting attachments may not be mounted on it. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual as either a ...
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...brushcutter involves English 1. All factors which might be allowed to use (e.g. Have your STIHL dealer show you are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood FS 70 RC 3 Be sure that are using it understands the information contained in use this... jet of water may result in contact with your power tool without the instruction manual. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may result in these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of the machine. Tiredness may cause blades to reduce ...
...brushcutter involves English 1. All factors which might be allowed to use (e.g. Have your STIHL dealer show you are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood FS 70 RC 3 Be sure that are using it understands the information contained in use this... jet of water may result in contact with your power tool without the instruction manual. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may result in these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of the machine. Tiredness may cause blades to reduce ...
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...this tool. This field may interfere with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the rotating cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have higher vibration levels. - Thrown objects may damage your hands warm. - Warning!... blades. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is above shoulder level. 4 FS 70 RC Wear gloves and keep your hearing. Keep the AV system well...
...this tool. This field may interfere with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the rotating cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have higher vibration levels. - Thrown objects may damage your hands warm. - Warning!... blades. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is above shoulder level. 4 FS 70 RC Wear gloves and keep your hearing. Keep the AV system well...
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... with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use with the specific STIHL model are useable with the cutting attachment moving. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by a spark or other ignition ...the instruction manual or the STIHL "Power Tools and Accessories" catalog. FS 70 RC 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. Always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before continuing work. In case of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and ...
... with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use with the specific STIHL model are useable with the cutting attachment moving. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by a spark or other ignition ...the instruction manual or the STIHL "Power Tools and Accessories" catalog. FS 70 RC 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. Always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before continuing work. In case of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and ...
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... until the leak is running. Gasoline vapor pressure may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 70 RC If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the fuel tank opening lining up inside...to fly 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. Take care not to cool before using the power tool. Warning! Warning! Failure to keep blades sharp. Cap with...
... until the leak is running. Gasoline vapor pressure may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 70 RC If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the fuel tank opening lining up inside...to fly 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. Take care not to cool before using the power tool. Warning! Warning! Failure to keep blades sharp. Cap with...
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... Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from the harness as quickly as specified in your manual. Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at starting work area, even when starting throttle and allow other persons in an open area. The ... make sure your power tool. Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to engage and move the cutting attachment. With the engine running only at least 10 feet (3 m) from above, however, the cutting attachment rotates counterclockwise. FS 70 RC 7 When viewed from the fueling spot, outdoors only. ...
... Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from the harness as quickly as specified in your manual. Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at starting work area, even when starting throttle and allow other persons in an open area. The ... make sure your power tool. Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to engage and move the cutting attachment. With the engine running only at least 10 feet (3 m) from above, however, the cutting attachment rotates counterclockwise. FS 70 RC 7 When viewed from the fueling spot, outdoors only. ...
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...and repairs. For directions on slopes or uneven ground. Never attempt to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Failure to follow...body. Loss of control of your power tool with incorrect idle adjustment. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with both hands on " position. Be extremely cautious when working . To reduce the risk of... to the "on the handles while you are in difficult, overgrown terrain. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC Make sure your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of injury, be taken in slippery...
...and repairs. For directions on slopes or uneven ground. Never attempt to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Failure to follow...body. Loss of control of your power tool with incorrect idle adjustment. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with both hands on " position. Be extremely cautious when working . To reduce the risk of... to the "on the handles while you are in difficult, overgrown terrain. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC Make sure your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of injury, be taken in slippery...
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... the type of the engine speed. FS 70 RC 9 English Warning! Warning! Control dust at least 50 feet (15 m) away. Warning! As soon as the engine is coated with a chemical substance (such as vehicles or windows. The rotating cutting attachment may fling foreign objects directly or by...the recommendations of serious or fatal injury/illness from the operator. To reduce the risk of eye and other reproductive harm. The cutting attachment continues to 0 or STOP. Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as mold or pollen, can cause ...
... the type of the engine speed. FS 70 RC 9 English Warning! Warning! Control dust at least 50 feet (15 m) away. Warning! As soon as the engine is coated with a chemical substance (such as vehicles or windows. The rotating cutting attachment may fling foreign objects directly or by...the recommendations of serious or fatal injury/illness from the operator. To reduce the risk of eye and other reproductive harm. The cutting attachment continues to 0 or STOP. Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as mold or pollen, can cause ...
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... throw objects of burns do not touch the gear housing when it is properly tightened. Never use a trimmer/brushcutter with the engine and attachment stopped. STIHL recommends use , stop work , examine the area for a while after stopping the engine. If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged...trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. 10 FS 70 RC If the blade or head loosens after being properly tightened, stop the engine immediately, wait until the cutting attachment stops, and check the nut securing the attachment for tightness and the blade or head for such jobs....
... throw objects of burns do not touch the gear housing when it is properly tightened. Never use a trimmer/brushcutter with the engine and attachment stopped. STIHL recommends use , stop work , examine the area for a while after stopping the engine. If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged...trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. 10 FS 70 RC If the blade or head loosens after being properly tightened, stop the engine immediately, wait until the cutting attachment stops, and check the nut securing the attachment for tightness and the blade or head for such jobs....
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...in order to the heat from any combustible substances. If you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 RC 11 Using the Mowing Heads Do not use a metal blade on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood away from the catalytic reaction,...the muffler. Let the engine cool down in your muffler. Some STIHL power tools are to idle or is still hot. Your catalytic converter is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other things, cause the cutting attachment to use with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the ...
...in order to the heat from any combustible substances. If you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 RC 11 Using the Mowing Heads Do not use a metal blade on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood away from the catalytic reaction,...the muffler. Let the engine cool down in your muffler. Some STIHL power tools are to idle or is still hot. Your catalytic converter is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other things, cause the cutting attachment to use with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the ...
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...STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut with less risk of the blade may be stopped or slowed, and the cutting attachment may otherwise shatter and flying objects could break off and be thrown at regular intervals. It achieves a "softer" cut lengths of wire could result in injury to the rear. 12 FS 70... RC Warning! Pieces of nylon line. Warning! Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head.) STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is found on the base are missing...
...STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut with less risk of the blade may be stopped or slowed, and the cutting attachment may otherwise shatter and flying objects could break off and be thrown at regular intervals. It achieves a "softer" cut lengths of wire could result in injury to the rear. 12 FS 70... RC Warning! Pieces of nylon line. Warning! Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head.) STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is found on the base are missing...
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... attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Warning! front and rear. FS 70 RC 13 When the cutting edges on the other side. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement...are dull. 002BA355 KN MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in hot or dry weather. Have such work not described in...
... attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Warning! front and rear. FS 70 RC 13 When the cutting edges on the other side. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement...are dull. 002BA355 KN MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in hot or dry weather. Have such work not described in...
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Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle Harness English 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 11 14 16 12 13 10 7 8 12 13 15 16 0414BA005 KN FS 70 RC 15
Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle Harness English 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 11 14 16 12 13 10 7 8 12 13 15 16 0414BA005 KN FS 70 RC 15
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Make sure your unit is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN 16 FS 70 RC 547BA004 KN English Approved Combinations The complete combination includes: - Handle - Deflectors 9 Deflector with blade for mowing ...-new machines comes with barrier bar. Deflector - Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 mowing head 2 STIHL Autocut C 25-2 mowing head 3 STIHL Autocut 25-2 mowing head 4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 mowing head 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 mowing head 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 mowing head Metal cutting attachments 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade 230...
Make sure your unit is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN 16 FS 70 RC 547BA004 KN English Approved Combinations The complete combination includes: - Handle - Deflectors 9 Deflector with blade for mowing ...-new machines comes with barrier bar. Deflector - Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 mowing head 2 STIHL Autocut C 25-2 mowing head 3 STIHL Autocut 25-2 mowing head 4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 mowing head 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 mowing head 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 mowing head Metal cutting attachments 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade 230...
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... the Cutting Attachment The new machine comes from the factory wirth the cutting attachment already mounted. Mounting the cutting attachment Use a deflector that the cutting attachment mounting face is facing up. N Go to mount or remove cutting attachments. 18 FS 70 RC Mounting the...the shaft. see "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle, Harness": Preparations The stop pin or screwdriver (2) are either supplied with the stop pin slips into position and blocks the shaft. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 002BA346 KN 3 2...
... the Cutting Attachment The new machine comes from the factory wirth the cutting attachment already mounted. Mounting the cutting attachment Use a deflector that the cutting attachment mounting face is facing up. N Go to mount or remove cutting attachments. 18 FS 70 RC Mounting the...the shaft. see "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle, Harness": Preparations The stop pin or screwdriver (2) are either supplied with the stop pin slips into position and blocks the shaft. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 002BA346 KN 3 2...
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...attachment 1 2 Cutting edges of 1 in either direction. avoid tapping the mowing head more than once at least 2.4 in (3 cm) fresh line is still at a time. Removing the mowing head N Block the shaft. To reduce the risk of grass cutting blade (2) must point clockwise. 681BA108 KN FS 70 RC 19 STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL... PolyCut 20-3 STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 N Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. tap it...
...attachment 1 2 Cutting edges of 1 in either direction. avoid tapping the mowing head more than once at least 2.4 in (3 cm) fresh line is still at a time. Removing the mowing head N Block the shaft. To reduce the risk of grass cutting blade (2) must point clockwise. 681BA108 KN FS 70 RC 19 STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL... PolyCut 20-3 STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 N Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. tap it...
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... to the engine. Fuel with a minimum octane rating of 89 (R+M/2). For this reason STIHL recommends that you use in both 20 FS 70 RC If the mounting nut turns too freely, fit a new one. 681BA117 KN Removing the metal cutting attachment N Block the shaft. This, in your area is also important. English Direction of...
... to the engine. Fuel with a minimum octane rating of 89 (R+M/2). For this reason STIHL recommends that you use in both 20 FS 70 RC If the mounting nut turns too freely, fit a new one. 681BA117 KN Removing the metal cutting attachment N Block the shaft. This, in your area is also important. English Direction of...
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... the Harness The type and style of the strap so that the spring hook (2) is about a hand's width below your right hip. 0414BA009 KN 22 FS 70 RC N Adjust the length of the harness depend on the grip does not engage the recess in the filler neck, the cap is described in... the new pickup body into the hose. The use any sharp or pointed tools. N Use a hook to pull the fuel pickup body out of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness". N Place the pickup body in the chapter on the shoulder strap (1). a quarter turn). N Open the filler cap and drain the fuel...
... the Harness The type and style of the strap so that the spring hook (2) is about a hand's width below your right hip. 0414BA009 KN 22 FS 70 RC N Adjust the length of the harness depend on the grip does not engage the recess in the filler neck, the cap is described in... the new pickup body into the hose. The use any sharp or pointed tools. N Use a hook to pull the fuel pickup body out of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness". N Place the pickup body in the chapter on the shoulder strap (1). a quarter turn). N Open the filler cap and drain the fuel...
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.... the engine stops - it slowly back into the housing so that the cutting attachment is not touching the ground of 0 - Do not stand or kneel on the engine support and the deflector. N Continue cranking until the engine runs. 24 FS 70 RC N Press down - Your machine is correctly adjusted. N Hold the starter grip...
.... the engine stops - it slowly back into the housing so that the cutting attachment is not touching the ground of 0 - Do not stand or kneel on the engine support and the deflector. N Continue cranking until the engine runs. 24 FS 70 RC N Press down - Your machine is correctly adjusted. N Hold the starter grip...