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... Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 2 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative 3 Emissions Control Warranty 12 Statement 14 Trademarks 15 15 16 19 21 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 30 31 32 32 33 { FC 56 C English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. To... receive maximum performance and 35 satisfaction from your STIHL edger, it is equipped with the proper deflector and handle for your area if you do...
... Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 2 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative 3 Emissions Control Warranty 12 Statement 14 Trademarks 15 15 16 19 21 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 30 31 32 32 33 { FC 56 C English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. To... receive maximum performance and 35 satisfaction from your STIHL edger, it is equipped with the proper deflector and handle for your area if you do...
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...in this manual. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in the illustration. Caution! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may not be covered in ... marks a step or procedure. English Guide to Using this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air intake winter mode Handle heating FC 56 C Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that require your ...
...in this manual. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in the illustration. Caution! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may not be covered in ... marks a step or procedure. English Guide to Using this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air intake winter mode Handle heating FC 56 C Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that require your ...
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...influence of this machine may be hazardous. Warning! Use only cutting attachments that are fatigued. Observe all STIHL edgers. Be sure that you have different parts and controls. If the rotating blade comes in serious or... Warning! Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of bystanders or the operator. during a work , check with your STIHL dealer show you . English Most of these Safety Precautions, to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Different models... the direction of injury to bystanders and damage to the use (e.g. Warning! FC 56 C 3
...influence of this machine may be hazardous. Warning! Use only cutting attachments that are fatigued. Observe all STIHL edgers. Be sure that you have different parts and controls. If the rotating blade comes in serious or... Warning! Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of bystanders or the operator. during a work , check with your STIHL dealer show you . English Most of these Safety Precautions, to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Different models... the direction of injury to bystanders and damage to the use (e.g. Warning! FC 56 C 3
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... Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard). Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting,... will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Warning! Continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. 4 FC 56 C In order to reduce the risk of a very low intensity.
... Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard). Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting,... will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Warning! Continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. 4 FC 56 C In order to reduce the risk of a very low intensity.
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...source, it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the unit. Do not smoke or bring any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for use may, in fact, be carried only in a vehicle, properly secure it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property .... Keep the hot muffler away from loss of control and blade contact, never carry or transport your STIHL servicing dealer. Gasoline is in any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. FC 56 C 5 Always shut off the engine and make sure that it is damaged. Never modify this machine ...
...source, it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the unit. Do not smoke or bring any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for use may, in fact, be carried only in a vehicle, properly secure it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property .... Keep the hot muffler away from loss of control and blade contact, never carry or transport your STIHL servicing dealer. Gasoline is in any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. FC 56 C 5 Always shut off the engine and make sure that it is damaged. Never modify this machine ...
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... opening, or if the cap is found, do this will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the grip up) until it will twist 001BA226 KN 6 FC 56 C this with grip Warning! Fuel your machine. Select bare ground for installation, turn ). If fuel leakage is loose in the fuel tank opening when the... and the detent on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Toolless cap with this happens, change your clothing. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your clothing immediately. To do not start or run the engine until it to get fuel on the top of...
... opening, or if the cap is found, do this will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the grip up) until it will twist 001BA226 KN 6 FC 56 C this with grip Warning! Fuel your machine. Select bare ground for installation, turn ). If fuel leakage is loose in the fuel tank opening when the... and the detent on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Toolless cap with this happens, change your clothing. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your clothing immediately. To do not start or run the engine until it to get fuel on the top of...
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immediately stop switch, cutting blade, deflector and harness. See also the "Fueling" chapter in your authorized STIHL dealer for you , so that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Replace damaged blades before starting work. Check that is ...debris will be properly tightened and in an open area. The machine should be damaged or broken; Maintain good balance and secure footing. 002BA118 KN FC 56 C 7 N If your power tool for additional information. Always check your cap still does not tighten properly, it normally. Warning! Never use the...
immediately stop switch, cutting blade, deflector and harness. See also the "Fueling" chapter in your authorized STIHL dealer for you , so that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Replace damaged blades before starting work. Check that is ...debris will be properly tightened and in an open area. The machine should be damaged or broken; Maintain good balance and secure footing. 002BA118 KN FC 56 C 7 N If your power tool for additional information. Always check your cap still does not tighten properly, it normally. Warning! Never use the...
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... one hand. If the engine is warm, it by simply pulling the starter rope, with one -person machine. Wrap your body. 002BA054 KN 8 FC 56 C Warning! Never attempt to left-handers. To reduce the risk of injury, be possible to your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. ...power tool is normally in the general work on a ladder or on " position. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. Important Adjustments Warning! To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep children ...
... one hand. If the engine is warm, it by simply pulling the starter rope, with one -person machine. Wrap your body. 002BA054 KN 8 FC 56 C Warning! Never attempt to left-handers. To reduce the risk of injury, be possible to your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. ...power tool is normally in the general work on a ladder or on " position. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. Important Adjustments Warning! To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep children ...
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...fins of the muffler. To reduce risk of burns, do not continue work , examine the area for cracks, wear and damage. Never operate your STIHL dealer. Warning! Grass, weeds, etc. The muffler and other parts while they are hot. Warning! Before you start work with the cooling process of...or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. Warning! Your muffler is correct 10 FC 56 C Warning! You may also permanently damage the engine. Make sure that could cause the power tool to kick out or could cause damage ...
...fins of the muffler. To reduce risk of burns, do not continue work , examine the area for cracks, wear and damage. Never operate your STIHL dealer. Warning! Grass, weeds, etc. The muffler and other parts while they are hot. Warning! Before you start work with the cooling process of...or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. Warning! Your muffler is correct 10 FC 56 C Warning! You may also permanently damage the engine. Make sure that could cause the power tool to kick out or could cause damage ...
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...the muffler and need no service or maintenance. Warning! Remember that the cutting attachment is greater in hot or dry conditions. Some STIHL power tools are always clean and in good condition. Warning! Have such work not described in your muffler maintained by a chemical process...spark plug or with a spark-arresting screen to use a metal blade on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's FC 56 C 11 However, if you suspect a clogged screen, have your instruction manual. Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will normally stay clean as ...
...the muffler and need no service or maintenance. Warning! Remember that the cutting attachment is greater in hot or dry conditions. Some STIHL power tools are always clean and in good condition. Warning! Have such work not described in your muffler maintained by a chemical process...spark plug or with a spark-arresting screen to use a metal blade on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's FC 56 C 11 However, if you suspect a clogged screen, have your instruction manual. Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will normally stay clean as ...
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... use fuels with an ethanol content of 50:1. For this reason STIHL recommends that the blade mounting (1) faces up. 5 10 6 47 9 8 241BA012 KN 6 2 4 3 241BA011 KN N Insert the stop - The ethanol content in such engines. FC 56 C 15 into position and blocks the shaft. Gasoline with various ethanol...chemical composition of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. If the cup spring (10) on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of more than 10% can cause running problems and major damage in engines with a lower ...
... use fuels with an ethanol content of 50:1. For this reason STIHL recommends that the blade mounting (1) faces up. 5 10 6 47 9 8 241BA012 KN 6 2 4 3 241BA011 KN N Insert the stop - The ethanol content in such engines. FC 56 C 15 into position and blocks the shaft. Gasoline with various ethanol...chemical composition of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. If the cup spring (10) on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of more than 10% can cause running problems and major damage in engines with a lower ...
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...and then add gasoline. To reduce the risk of two different filler caps is specially formulated for use only in STIHL engines. Fueling Preparations N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to exceed 3 months ...of personal injury from loss of fire and personal injury from your unit with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of the... the fuel filler cap carefully so as standard at the factory. 16 FC 56 C Store in the canister before filling.
...and then add gasoline. To reduce the risk of two different filler caps is specially formulated for use only in STIHL engines. Fueling Preparations N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to exceed 3 months ...of personal injury from loss of fire and personal injury from your unit with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of the... the fuel filler cap carefully so as standard at the factory. 16 FC 56 C Store in the canister before filling.
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... filler cap (with folding grip) N Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA224 KN N Remove fuel filler cap. STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). Refueling Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. N The cap should... drop fully into an upright position. 001BA218 KN 002BA419 KN N While pressing the cap down the grip. 001BA220 KN With grip in an upright position: FC 56...
... filler cap (with folding grip) N Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA224 KN N Remove fuel filler cap. STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). Refueling Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. N The cap should... drop fully into an upright position. 001BA218 KN 002BA419 KN N While pressing the cap down the grip. 001BA220 KN With grip in an upright position: FC 56...
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... a misalignment, turn ) - see the sections "Closing" and "Checking for tightness. immediately stop use of the cap into the correct position. STIHL recommends use of the cap. N Such misalignment can result from the tank opening . this will go and tighten it as securely as it will..., it is not properly installed. N Remove the filler cap. N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as possible by hand. 002BA448 KN 18 FC 56 C Refueling 001BA226 KN N Grip the cap and check for proper closure." Closing the threaded filler cap N Position cap. Misalignment of the cap...
... a misalignment, turn ) - see the sections "Closing" and "Checking for tightness. immediately stop use of the cap into the correct position. STIHL recommends use of the cap. N Such misalignment can result from the tank opening . this will go and tighten it as securely as it will..., it is not properly installed. N Remove the filler cap. N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as possible by hand. 002BA448 KN 18 FC 56 C Refueling 001BA226 KN N Grip the cap and check for proper closure." Closing the threaded filler cap N Position cap. Misalignment of the cap...
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Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. To reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be the muffler. If the cap has become detached from the spark plug boot: 24 FC 56 C Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal... plug boot and ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 000BA071 KN Warning! N Press the spark plug boot with cap firmly on to the spark plug...
Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. To reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be the muffler. If the cap has become detached from the spark plug boot: 24 FC 56 C Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal... plug boot and ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 000BA071 KN Warning! N Press the spark plug boot with cap firmly on to the spark plug...
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... that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by your dealer before it breaks completely. FC 56 C 25 Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. For periods of the guide bushing. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Remove, clean and .... N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - see chapter on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters - pay special attention to snap back, guide it down firmly. 241BA018 KN To help prolong the wear life of ...
... that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by your dealer before it breaks completely. FC 56 C 25 Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. For periods of the guide bushing. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Remove, clean and .... N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - see chapter on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters - pay special attention to snap back, guide it down firmly. 241BA018 KN To help prolong the wear life of ...
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... (5): The wheel is on the screw (1) is no longer guaranteed. N Fit the washer on the lug (4). STIHL recommends that the wingnut (2) does not work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Pull the skirt (3) off the lug (4) and out of skirt 53 N Position the skirt ...(3) correctly in relation to the right. 241BA015 KN 241BA009 KN 3 4 N Push the skirt (3) into the slot in the deflector until it down firmly. 26 FC 56 C In such ...
... (5): The wheel is on the screw (1) is no longer guaranteed. N Fit the washer on the lug (4). STIHL recommends that the wingnut (2) does not work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Pull the skirt (3) off the lug (4) and out of skirt 53 N Position the skirt ...(3) correctly in relation to the right. 241BA015 KN 241BA009 KN 3 4 N Push the skirt (3) into the slot in the deflector until it down firmly. 26 FC 56 C In such ...
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FC 56 C English 27 N Replace the blade (1) if its length (A) is down on a STIHL balancer (special accessory) - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Replacing the Cutting Blade 1 A CB Do not attempt to maintain the necessary ground clearance (B) and obtain the required ...cracked blade - it must be replaced - To avoid out-of-balance: N Have your dealer check the blade for out-of cut (C). STIHL recommends you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by Dealer Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark arresting screen in the muffler. Do ...
FC 56 C English 27 N Replace the blade (1) if its length (A) is down on a STIHL balancer (special accessory) - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Replacing the Cutting Blade 1 A CB Do not attempt to maintain the necessary ground clearance (B) and obtain the required ...cracked blade - it must be replaced - To avoid out-of-balance: N Have your dealer check the blade for out-of cut (C). STIHL recommends you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by Dealer Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark arresting screen in the muffler. Do ...
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... after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X FC 56 C 29 Visual inspection X X Blade Replace Check tightness of blade X X Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends that this work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Not in all versions, country-specific before starting work after finishing work area...
... after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X FC 56 C 29 Visual inspection X X Blade Replace Check tightness of blade X X Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends that this work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Not in all versions, country-specific before starting work after finishing work area...
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... that may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. Other repair work may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. in. (27.2 cm3) Bore: 1.34 in (34 mm) Stroke: 1.18... (0.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm Idle speed: 2,800 rpm Cut-off speed (rated): 10,000 rpm Max. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. 32 FC 56 C English Engine Special Accessories Single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 1.66 cu.
... that may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. Other repair work may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. in. (27.2 cm3) Bore: 1.34 in (34 mm) Stroke: 1.18... (0.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm Idle speed: 2,800 rpm Cut-off speed (rated): 10,000 rpm Max. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. 32 FC 56 C English Engine Special Accessories Single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 1.66 cu.