Instruction Manual
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... your STIHL edger, it is 38 important that you can be observed to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 13 Mounting the Loop Handle 15 Mounting the Cutting Blade 16 Fuel 17 Fueling 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine 20 Operating Instructions 22 Cleaning the Air Filter 22 Engine Management 23 Adjusting the Carburetor 23 Spark Plug 24 Engine Running Behavior 25 Storing the Machine 25 Replacing the Depth Wheel 26 Replacing the...
... your STIHL edger, it is 38 important that you can be observed to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 13 Mounting the Loop Handle 15 Mounting the Cutting Blade 16 Fuel 17 Fueling 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine 20 Operating Instructions 22 Cleaning the Air Filter 22 Engine Management 23 Adjusting the Carburetor 23 Spark Plug 24 Engine Running Behavior 25 Storing the Machine 25 Replacing the Depth Wheel 26 Replacing the...
Instruction Manual
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Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for assistance. 2 FC 56 C For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of the muffler In addition to the machine or its products. NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is...
Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for assistance. 2 FC 56 C For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of the muffler In addition to the machine or its products. NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel on your power tool in all directions. WARNING Pick a Safe Location To reduce the risk of ignition. Take care not to pressurize more . Allow the Power Tool to Cool Before Removing the Fuel Cap WARNING Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from escaping gas, vapor and fumes, allow the power tool to refuel before removing the fuel cap. If you need to cool. Fuel Spraying or "Geysering" WARNING Removing the cap on a pressurized tank...
... fuel on your power tool in all directions. WARNING Pick a Safe Location To reduce the risk of ignition. Take care not to pressurize more . Allow the Power Tool to Cool Before Removing the Fuel Cap WARNING Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from escaping gas, vapor and fumes, allow the power tool to refuel before removing the fuel cap. If you need to cool. Fuel Spraying or "Geysering" WARNING Removing the cap on a pressurized tank...
Instruction Manual
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... cold start position g, place the Choke Lever to the cold start position g and pull the starter cord until the engine runs. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your instruction manual. - If the manual fuel pump bulb will not be filled, place the Choke Lever to the warm start position < and start the engine in the warm start the power tool. to 30 times - even if the bulb is already filled with fuel - English To relieve vapor lock: - Press the manual fuel pump bulb at...
... cold start position g, place the Choke Lever to the cold start position g and pull the starter cord until the engine runs. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your instruction manual. - If the manual fuel pump bulb will not be filled, place the Choke Lever to the warm start position < and start the engine in the warm start the power tool. to 30 times - even if the bulb is already filled with fuel - English To relieve vapor lock: - Press the manual fuel pump bulb at...
Instruction Manual
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... the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact, be possible to idle. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your manual. After the setting lever is used to stop the engine, it automatically springs back to the "on how to adjust idle speed, see appropriate chapter of control, do not attempt to follow this manual.) WARNING Your power tool...
... the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact, be possible to idle. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your manual. After the setting lever is used to stop the engine, it automatically springs back to the "on how to adjust idle speed, see appropriate chapter of control, do not attempt to follow this manual.) WARNING Your power tool...
Instruction Manual
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.... Grass, weeds, etc. FC 56 C 11 Any coworkers who must be in serious or fatal injury. If the blade 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 for the use metal blades around flammable materials or around dry vegetation or brush. Never use an edger with the engine and attachment...
.... Grass, weeds, etc. FC 56 C 11 Any coworkers who must be in serious or fatal injury. If the blade 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 for the use metal blades around flammable materials or around dry vegetation or brush. Never use an edger with the engine and attachment...
Instruction Manual
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... risk of control, never attempt to idle or is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to use a metal blade on blades. 12 FC 56 C Never operate your unit with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. If your gas/oil mix ratio is greater...
... risk of control, never attempt to idle or is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to use a metal blade on blades. 12 FC 56 C Never operate your unit with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. If your gas/oil mix ratio is greater...
Instruction Manual
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... all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is damaged, missing or modified. An improperly maintained muffler will cut . Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service, may cause a fire. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note...
... all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is damaged, missing or modified. An improperly maintained muffler will cut . Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service, may cause a fire. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note...
Instruction Manual
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... Loop Handle Your new power tool comes with the loop handle mounted on the drive tube, but it must be turned and lined up to line the blade up with star knob screw 546BA010 KN 545BA004 KN 1 239BA017 KN N Loosen the star knob screw (1). 239BA016 KN N Start the engine N Start the cut at full throttle. do not pull the unit towards you. N Operate at no less than half throttle and continue cutting at...
... Loop Handle Your new power tool comes with the loop handle mounted on the drive tube, but it must be turned and lined up to line the blade up with star knob screw 546BA010 KN 545BA004 KN 1 239BA017 KN N Loosen the star knob screw (1). 239BA016 KN N Start the engine N Start the cut at full throttle. do not pull the unit towards you. N Operate at no less than half throttle and continue cutting at...
Instruction Manual
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... on the drive tube. 0000-GXX-1562-A0 N Place the edger so that the handle cannot be rotated on the shaft. N Fit Allen wrench (5) onto nut (6). 239BA021 KN 16 FC 56 C English A Mounting the Cutting Blade 545BA004 KN 546BA011 KN 239BA020 KN The loop handle can be adjusted to suit the height and reach of the operator and the application by changing distance...
... on the drive tube. 0000-GXX-1562-A0 N Place the edger so that the handle cannot be rotated on the shaft. N Fit Allen wrench (5) onto nut (6). 239BA021 KN 16 FC 56 C English A Mounting the Cutting Blade 545BA004 KN 546BA011 KN 239BA020 KN The loop handle can be adjusted to suit the height and reach of the operator and the application by changing distance...
Instruction Manual
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... correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not be replaced! 239BA022 KN Fuel This engine is incorrectly adjusted, have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer check your STIHL engine, use your unit with an ethanol content of your machine and make the proper adjustments and repairs. FC 56 C 17 Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating below 89 may be avoided by always using STIHL HP Ultra 2-cycle engine oil or ask your engine run...
... correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not be replaced! 239BA022 KN Fuel This engine is incorrectly adjusted, have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer check your STIHL engine, use your unit with an ethanol content of your machine and make the proper adjustments and repairs. FC 56 C 17 Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating below 89 may be avoided by always using STIHL HP Ultra 2-cycle engine oil or ask your engine run...
Instruction Manual
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For example, using a winter blend during operation. Fuel mix ages If not using MotoMix, use gasoline blends appropriate to the season, altitude and other mix oils that gets into the container first, and then add gasoline. Open the container slowly to release any ignition source. Fueling WARNING Removing the cap on a pressurized fuel tank can result in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc...
For example, using a winter blend during operation. Fuel mix ages If not using MotoMix, use gasoline blends appropriate to the season, altitude and other mix oils that gets into the container first, and then add gasoline. Open the container slowly to release any ignition source. Fueling WARNING Removing the cap on a pressurized fuel tank can result in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc...
Instruction Manual
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... bulb is off. Cold engine (cold start ) 5 547BA016 KN 547BA017 KN N Press in the Run position: Ignition is ready to < at least five times - Stop using the power tool and take it to your fuel cap still does not tighten properly, it to start and may be started. 547BA015 KN English N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair or replacement. Starting / Stopping the Engine Controls 31 Starting the Engine 4 2 1 Throttle trigger lockout 2 Throttle trigger 3 Momentary stop switch...
... bulb is off. Cold engine (cold start ) 5 547BA016 KN 547BA017 KN N Press in the Run position: Ignition is ready to < at least five times - Stop using the power tool and take it to your fuel cap still does not tighten properly, it to start and may be started. 547BA015 KN English N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair or replacement. Starting / Stopping the Engine Controls 31 Starting the Engine 4 2 1 Throttle trigger lockout 2 Throttle trigger 3 Momentary stop switch...
Instruction Manual
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... spark plug. unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug: - too much engine oil in this instruction manual Correct the problems that have your machine checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. dirty air filter; See the chapter "Specifications" in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Unscrew the spark plug (2). 24 FC 56 C see "Specifications" N Use only resistor type spark plugs of engine power, the machine is difficult to start or runs poorly at part throttle...
... spark plug. unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug: - too much engine oil in this instruction manual Correct the problems that have your machine checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. dirty air filter; See the chapter "Specifications" in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Unscrew the spark plug (2). 24 FC 56 C see "Specifications" N Use only resistor type spark plugs of engine power, the machine is difficult to start or runs poorly at part throttle...
Instruction Manual
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... in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. N Remove, clean and inspect the cutting blade. FC 56 C 25 Arcing may be the muffler. N Only use resistor type spark plugs with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing the Spark Plug 0000-GXX-1830-A0 If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is dry - pay...
... in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. N Remove, clean and inspect the cutting blade. FC 56 C 25 Arcing may be the muffler. N Only use resistor type spark plugs with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing the Spark Plug 0000-GXX-1830-A0 If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is dry - pay...
Instruction Manual
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... screen in fuel tank Check Replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) Pickup body in muffler Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer1) All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten FC 56 C before starting...
... screen in fuel tank Check Replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) Pickup body in muffler Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer1) All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten FC 56 C before starting...
Instruction Manual
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...engine's ignition off and stops the running engine. 5 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 6 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 7 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 8 Choke Lever Eases engine starting by enriching mixture. 9 Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the air filter element. 10 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 11 Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. 12 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 13 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 14 Manual Fuel Pump...
...engine's ignition off and stops the running engine. 5 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 6 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 7 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 8 Choke Lever Eases engine starting by enriching mixture. 9 Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the air filter element. 10 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 11 Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. 12 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 13 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 14 Manual Fuel Pump...
Instruction Manual
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... scheduled maintenance. If any questions regarding your instruction manual. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you have any emission-related part on emission-related parts and must be warranted for the period of two years. Any replacement part or service that is free from defects in your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of a warranted part...
... scheduled maintenance. If any questions regarding your instruction manual. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you have any emission-related part on emission-related parts and must be warranted for the period of two years. Any replacement part or service that is free from defects in your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of a warranted part...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Control Linkages - Fuel Tank - Fuel Cap - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other emission-related assemblies. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings - Spark Plug - Clamps - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Also included may be designed, built...
... fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Control Linkages - Fuel Tank - Fuel Cap - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other emission-related assemblies. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings - Spark Plug - Clamps - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Also included may be designed, built...
Instruction Manual
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... Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Solenoid Valve (if applicable), Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line (for warranty coverage. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired...
... Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Solenoid Valve (if applicable), Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line (for warranty coverage. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired...
