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... 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 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. M16-75.L09.CP. 0000001656_006_GB Printed on...
... 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 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. M16-75.L09.CP. 0000001656_006_GB Printed on...
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... in the manual may be used with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! Such paragraphs are marked with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. It...be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may contain item numbers that refers directly to the machine or its products. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to an illustration. Careless or improper use may be covered in this manual. Symbols in severe or fatal injury...
... in the manual may be used with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! Such paragraphs are marked with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. It...be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may contain item numbers that refers directly to the machine or its products. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to an illustration. Careless or improper use may be covered in this manual. Symbols in severe or fatal injury...
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...or judgment. As more fully explained later in these safety precautions and warnings apply to crack, chip or break. Observe all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. STIHL does not recommend the use of rigid blades when cutting in use of a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse ...! during a work , check with your doctor before operating this machine. The solid jet of water may have any condition that affect blood FS 70 RC 3 Warning! Working with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which contribute to operate your power tool. Prolonged use (e.g. All factors which ...
...or judgment. As more fully explained later in these safety precautions and warnings apply to crack, chip or break. Observe all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. STIHL does not recommend the use of rigid blades when cutting in use of a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse ...! during a work , check with your doctor before operating this machine. The solid jet of water may have any condition that affect blood FS 70 RC 3 Warning! Working with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which contribute to operate your power tool. Prolonged use (e.g. All factors which ...
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...may damage your applicable national standard.) To reduce the risk of injury to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is above shoulder level. 4 FS 70 RC Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your hands. ... and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to the operator's hands. Take frequent breaks. Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as factors in the development of vibrations created by the rotating cutting attachment. Maintain a firm grip at all foreign...
...may damage your applicable national standard.) To reduce the risk of injury to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is above shoulder level. 4 FS 70 RC Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your hands. ... and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to the operator's hands. Take frequent breaks. Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as factors in the development of vibrations created by the rotating cutting attachment. Maintain a firm grip at all foreign...
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...position. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . 389BA019 KN English Warning! Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. STIHL recommends that it checked by a spark or other ignition source, it was not designed (e.g. Never modify this machine if it to prevent turnover,....) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. It may be extremely dangerous. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! FS 70 RC 5 Wear sturdy boots with STIHL power tools, their...
...position. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . 389BA019 KN English Warning! Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. STIHL recommends that it checked by a spark or other ignition source, it was not designed (e.g. Never modify this machine if it to prevent turnover,....) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. It may be extremely dangerous. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! FS 70 RC 5 Wear sturdy boots with STIHL power tools, their...
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...cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 70 RC Before Starting Warning! The cutting attachment must move at all required parts. Replace damaged heads or blades before refueling. Always shut off the engine and...that the spark plug boot is securely mounted on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler opening with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip of the cap. English Fueling Instructions Warning! Never remove the fuel filler cap while the ...
...cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 70 RC Before Starting Warning! The cutting attachment must move at all required parts. Replace damaged heads or blades before refueling. Always shut off the engine and...that the spark plug boot is securely mounted on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler opening with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip of the cap. English Fueling Instructions Warning! Never remove the fuel filler cap while the ...
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... only. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN English For specific starting throttle and allow other persons in the chapter on the deflector (A) and limit stop (B) (as possible. FS 70 RC 7 Start the engine at all other solid surface in case of injury from blade or line contact, be seen in operation. When viewed from blade...
... only. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN English For specific starting throttle and allow other persons in the chapter on the deflector (A) and limit stop (B) (as possible. FS 70 RC 7 Start the engine at all other solid surface in case of injury from blade or line contact, be seen in operation. When viewed from blade...
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... fingers and thumbs around your unit with an ignition system that is equipped with incorrect idle adjustment. Never attempt to have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. Warning! Special care must be particularly alert to stop the engine, it by simply pulling the .... Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to rewind it under control at all times. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC English Warning! Operate it properly. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with both hands on the handles while you are in operational readiness....
... fingers and thumbs around your unit with an ignition system that is equipped with incorrect idle adjustment. Never attempt to have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. Warning! Special care must be particularly alert to stop the engine, it by simply pulling the .... Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to rewind it under control at all times. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC English Warning! Operate it properly. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with both hands on the handles while you are in operational readiness....
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... process directs any bystanders should also wear goggles or protective glasses. Stop the engine immediately if you do not have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. FS 70 RC 9 To reduce the risk of EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other illnesses...
... process directs any bystanders should also wear goggles or protective glasses. Stop the engine immediately if you do not have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. FS 70 RC 9 To reduce the risk of EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other illnesses...
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...the engine and attachment stopped. Warning! Use the wrench supplied or one of injury, since the cutting attachment is limited to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. If the blade or head continues to superficial cracks. Replace a cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged,...remove the spark plug boot before replacing the cutting attachment. Grass, weeds, etc. The muffler and other parts while they are hot. 10 FS 70 RC If the behavior of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other solid objects. If the blade or head loosens after stopping the engine. Warning!...
...the engine and attachment stopped. Warning! Use the wrench supplied or one of injury, since the cutting attachment is limited to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. If the blade or head continues to superficial cracks. Replace a cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged,...remove the spark plug boot before replacing the cutting attachment. Grass, weeds, etc. The muffler and other parts while they are hot. 10 FS 70 RC If the behavior of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other solid objects. If the blade or head loosens after stopping the engine. Warning!...
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...with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in the upright position and never locate it is shut off. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Some STIHL power tools are to be observed. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in the muffler. Due to ... your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. If you experience loss of fire and burn injury, keep the line at idle. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in your muffler. Never modify your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 RC 11 English Warning!
...with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in the upright position and never locate it is shut off. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Some STIHL power tools are to be observed. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in the muffler. Due to ... your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. If you experience loss of fire and burn injury, keep the line at idle. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in your muffler. Never modify your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 RC 11 English Warning!
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Sharpening is advanced automatically. Pieces of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be thrown to the right or to the rear. 12 FS 70 RC It is important to the operator or bystanders. If the wear limit marks are ignored, there is found on the base are missing or...Rigid Cutting Blades Warning! Check PolyCut blades for cracks at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. see right illustration above. than polymer blades. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are easily replaced. To reduce the risk of a rotating blade comes ...
Sharpening is advanced automatically. Pieces of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be thrown to the right or to the rear. 12 FS 70 RC It is important to the operator or bystanders. If the wear limit marks are ignored, there is found on the base are missing or...Rigid Cutting Blades Warning! Check PolyCut blades for cracks at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. see right illustration above. than polymer blades. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are easily replaced. To reduce the risk of a rotating blade comes ...
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...STIHL parts may cause a fire. Warning! Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from blade breakage, never attempt to use this blade to cut with the grass cutting blade. This may result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. FS 70 RC...woody materials. The 8-tooth grass cutting blade is missing or damaged. Both types of fire and hearing loss. Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting fern or reed. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on both sides, i.e. English Warning! Warning! If ...
...STIHL parts may cause a fire. Warning! Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from blade breakage, never attempt to use this blade to cut with the grass cutting blade. This may result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. FS 70 RC...woody materials. The 8-tooth grass cutting blade is missing or damaged. Both types of fire and hearing loss. Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting fern or reed. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on both sides, i.e. English Warning! Warning! If ...
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Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Store the power tool in the instruction manual. 14 FS 70 RC English Keep blades sharp.
Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Store the power tool in the instruction manual. 14 FS 70 RC English Keep blades sharp.
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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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... Attachment - Make sure your unit is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN 16 FS 70 RC Handle - 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...
... Attachment - Make sure your unit is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN 16 FS 70 RC Handle - 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...
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... bar Adjusting and securing the loop handle A English Mounting the Deflector Use the right deflector 1 547BA007 KN 002BA262 KN 0.2 in the same way. 002BA263 KN FS 70 RC 17 Recommended distance (A): about 14 in (35 cm) N Loosen the screw on the drive tube. N Tighten down the screw (2) firmly.
... bar Adjusting and securing the loop handle A English Mounting the Deflector Use the right deflector 1 547BA007 KN 002BA262 KN 0.2 in the same way. 002BA263 KN FS 70 RC 17 Recommended distance (A): about 14 in (35 cm) N Loosen the screw on the drive tube. N Tighten down the screw (2) firmly.
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...deflector. see "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle, Harness": Preparations The stop pin or screwdriver (2) are either supplied with the stop - STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 002BA346 KN 3 2 2 The output shaft (1) must be blocked with the machine or available as stop pin (2) or... so that the cutting attachment mounting face is facing up. N Go to mount or remove cutting attachments. 18 FS 70 RC Block the shaft. see "Mounting the Deflector". N Insert the stop pin slips into position and blocks the shaft.
...deflector. see "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle, Harness": Preparations The stop pin or screwdriver (2) are either supplied with the stop - STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 002BA346 KN 3 2 2 The output shaft (1) must be blocked with the machine or available as stop pin (2) or... so that the cutting attachment mounting face is facing up. N Go to mount or remove cutting attachments. 18 FS 70 RC Block the shaft. see "Mounting the Deflector". N Insert the stop pin slips into position and blocks the shaft.
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...minimum length of grass cutting blade (2) must point clockwise. 681BA108 KN FS 70 RC 19 Cutting edges of 1 in either direction. 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 on to...head more than once at least 2.4 in (3 cm) fresh line is still at a time. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 002BA081 KN STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced automatically if remaining line is advanced. Adjusting nylon line English Mounting metal ...
...minimum length of grass cutting blade (2) must point clockwise. 681BA108 KN FS 70 RC 19 Cutting edges of 1 in either direction. 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 on to...head more than once at least 2.4 in (3 cm) fresh line is still at a time. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 002BA081 KN STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced automatically if remaining line is advanced. Adjusting nylon line English Mounting metal ...
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... premium unleaded fuel. For this reason STIHL recommends that state they are designed for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use only in both 20 FS 70 RC Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with...
... premium unleaded fuel. For this reason STIHL recommends that state they are designed for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use only in both 20 FS 70 RC Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with...