Instruction Manual
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...proper deflector and handle for your edger. WARNING Because an edger is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. FC 56 C This instruction manual is 38 important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and ...observed to operate your STIHL edger, it is protected by Dealer 28 Maintenance and Care 29 Main Parts 31 Specifications 33 Maintenance and Repairs 33 Disposal 34 Limited Warranty 34 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 34 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust ...
...proper deflector and handle for your edger. WARNING Because an edger is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. FC 56 C This instruction manual is 38 important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and ...observed to operate your STIHL edger, it is protected by Dealer 28 Maintenance and Care 29 Main Parts 31 Specifications 33 Maintenance and Repairs 33 Disposal 34 Limited Warranty 34 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 34 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust ...
Instruction Manual
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...the use may fling them directly or by ricochet in grass, weeds and soft green plants. if you . If you how to use it. FC 56 C 3 WARNING As more fully explained later in these safety precautions and warnings apply to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure that unauthorized... property, never let your unit is equipped with the proper handle, harness and deflector. WARNING Do not use on your STIHL dealer show you have English different parts and controls. the use of your instruction manual for use it off and make sure your power tool run unattended. WARNING...
...the use may fling them directly or by ricochet in grass, weeds and soft green plants. if you . If you how to use it. FC 56 C 3 WARNING As more fully explained later in these safety precautions and warnings apply to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure that unauthorized... property, never let your unit is equipped with the proper handle, harness and deflector. WARNING Do not use on your STIHL dealer show you have English different parts and controls. the use of your instruction manual for use it off and make sure your power tool run unattended. WARNING...
Instruction Manual
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...carry or transport your STIHL servicing dealer. FC 56 C 5 made of heavy material to help to your hands. Good footing is above shoulder level. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by your power tool with the cutting attachment moving parts of the power tool parts see the "Fuel" ...chapter in this power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to unusually high loads for which it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter...
...carry or transport your STIHL servicing dealer. FC 56 C 5 made of heavy material to help to your hands. Good footing is above shoulder level. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by your power tool with the cutting attachment moving parts of the power tool parts see the "Fuel" ...chapter in this power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to unusually high loads for which it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter...
Instruction Manual
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English To relieve vapor lock: - For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your instruction manual. - Then start position even if the bulb is already filled with fuel - to 30 times - Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least 20 to clear the vapor and send liquid fuel into the carburetor. If the engine does not fire after 10 pulls in the cold start position g, place the Choke Lever to the cold start position g and pull the starter cord until the engine runs. If the manual fuel pump bulb will not be filled, place the Choke Lever to the warm start position...
English To relieve vapor lock: - For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your instruction manual. - Then start position even if the bulb is already filled with fuel - to 30 times - Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least 20 to clear the vapor and send liquid fuel into the carburetor. If the engine does not fire after 10 pulls in the cold start position g, place the Choke Lever to the cold start position g and pull the starter cord until the engine runs. If the manual fuel pump bulb will not be filled, place the Choke Lever to the warm start position...
Instruction Manual
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...result. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with a smaller particle size, may fling foreign objects directly or by ricochet a great distance. 10 FC 56 C Control dust at all times. To reduce the risk of cut or the surrounding ground is released (flywheel effect.) WARNING The rotating ...cutting attachment may cause respiratory or other part of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling. For better footing, clear away...
...result. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with a smaller particle size, may fling foreign objects directly or by ricochet a great distance. 10 FC 56 C Control dust at all times. To reduce the risk of cut or the surrounding ground is released (flywheel effect.) WARNING The rotating ...cutting attachment may cause respiratory or other part of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling. For better footing, clear away...
Instruction Manual
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... or forest fire is shut off. WARNING Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for certain uses. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a while after stopping the engine. Do not attempt any combustible substances. fins of control, never attempt to idle or is greater... establishment or individual. Never operate your instruction manual. If your power tool down sitting on blades. 12 FC 56 C See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not touch the muffler and...
... or forest fire is shut off. WARNING Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for certain uses. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a while after stopping the engine. Do not attempt any combustible substances. fins of control, never attempt to idle or is greater... establishment or individual. Never operate your instruction manual. If your power tool down sitting on blades. 12 FC 56 C See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not touch the muffler and...
Instruction Manual
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... solid objects from the spark plug or with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. The solid jet of water may damage parts of fire and hearing loss. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in good condition. WARNING Clear away all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor ... off and result in serious or fatal injuries. Preparations If the work area. 13 WARNING Do not operate your power tool if the screen is FC 56 C responsible for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of fire...
... solid objects from the spark plug or with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. The solid jet of water may damage parts of fire and hearing loss. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in good condition. WARNING Clear away all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor ... off and result in serious or fatal injuries. Preparations If the work area. 13 WARNING Do not operate your power tool if the screen is FC 56 C responsible for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of fire...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel tank and keep the machine in a dry place, well away from thermal overload. N Set the choke lever to 15 tank fillings. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in period. After Finishing Work...
... fuel tank and keep the machine in a dry place, well away from thermal overload. N Set the choke lever to 15 tank fillings. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in period. After Finishing Work...
Instruction Manual
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N Move the choke lever (1) to the recess. Do not wash. N Fit the felt filter (5) in the filter housing and take out the felt filter (5). the arrow points to As a temporary measure you can knock it out on the palm of your hand or blow it is properly seated - NOTICE Replace damaged parts. N Fit a new felt filter element (5). 547BA023 KN 0815BA006 KN English 4 N Reach into the recess (4) in the filter housing, make sure it out with compressed air.
N Move the choke lever (1) to the recess. Do not wash. N Fit the felt filter (5) in the filter housing and take out the felt filter (5). the arrow points to As a temporary measure you can knock it out on the palm of your hand or blow it is properly seated - NOTICE Replace damaged parts. N Fit a new felt filter element (5). 547BA023 KN 0815BA006 KN English 4 N Reach into the recess (4) in the filter housing, make sure it out with compressed air.
Instruction Manual
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... plug if it is difficult to form on the insulator nose, which may degrade performance. dirty air filter; unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. operating at idle, first check the spark plug. Install a new spark plug after... the machine is dirty N Check the electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Unscrew the spark plug (2). 24 FC 56 C These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at part throttle. 547BA041 KN N Remove the spark plug boot (1). too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter ...
... plug if it is difficult to form on the insulator nose, which may degrade performance. dirty air filter; unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. operating at idle, first check the spark plug. Install a new spark plug after... the machine is dirty N Check the electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Unscrew the spark plug (2). 24 FC 56 C These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at part throttle. 547BA041 KN N Remove the spark plug boot (1). too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter ...
Instruction Manual
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...not work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. In such a case have servicing and repair work loose and be lost. the bore in the skirt must be applied to remove the wingnut from the screw. N Insert and tighten the screw (1) 26 FC 56 C English Replacing the Depth Wheel Replacing ...to be fixed in the deflector N In order to push the skirt easily into the gap on the screw (1) is no longer guaranteed. If the parts are then reassembled, the captive function is peened over to the top of the skirt N Thread the skirt (3) into the segment (6) and push into...
...not work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. In such a case have servicing and repair work loose and be lost. the bore in the skirt must be applied to remove the wingnut from the screw. N Insert and tighten the screw (1) 26 FC 56 C English Replacing the Depth Wheel Replacing ...to be fixed in the deflector N In order to push the skirt easily into the gap on the screw (1) is no longer guaranteed. If the parts are then reassembled, the captive function is peened over to the top of the skirt N Thread the skirt (3) into the segment (6) and push into...
Instruction Manual
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Main Parts 1 2 14 15 13 12 English 3 45 10 7 89 6 # 11 18 17 19 20 21 16 22 24 23 1 Loop Handle 2 Wing Screw 3 Carrying Ring 4 Stop Switch 5 Throttle Trigger Lockout 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 8 Choke Lever 9 Air Filter Cover 10 Spark Plug Boot 11 Machine Support 12 Fuel Tank 13 Fuel Filler Cap 14 Manual Fuel Pump 15 Starter Grip 16 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 17 Cutting Blade 18 Deflector 19 Drive Tube 20 Wheel 21 Wingnut 22 Gearbox 23 Wear Guard 24 Skirt # Serial Number 545BA006 KN FC 56 C 31
Main Parts 1 2 14 15 13 12 English 3 45 10 7 89 6 # 11 18 17 19 20 21 16 22 24 23 1 Loop Handle 2 Wing Screw 3 Carrying Ring 4 Stop Switch 5 Throttle Trigger Lockout 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 8 Choke Lever 9 Air Filter Cover 10 Spark Plug Boot 11 Machine Support 12 Fuel Tank 13 Fuel Filler Cap 14 Manual Fuel Pump 15 Starter Grip 16 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 17 Cutting Blade 18 Deflector 19 Drive Tube 20 Wheel 21 Wingnut 22 Gearbox 23 Wear Guard 24 Skirt # Serial Number 545BA006 KN FC 56 C 31
Instruction Manual
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...FC 56 C 33 Single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 1.66 cu.in (27.2 cc) Bore: 1.34 in (34 mm) Stroke: 1.18 in (30 mm) Engine power to the air emissions systems warranty in this manual. STIHL recommends that other repair work be identified by the STIHL part ...unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL servicing dealers using genuine STIHL replacement parts. Genuine STIHL parts can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. English Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to on ...
...FC 56 C 33 Single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 1.66 cu.in (27.2 cc) Bore: 1.34 in (34 mm) Stroke: 1.18 in (30 mm) Engine power to the air emissions systems warranty in this manual. STIHL recommends that other repair work be identified by the STIHL part ...unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL servicing dealers using genuine STIHL replacement parts. Genuine STIHL parts can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. English Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to on ...
Instruction Manual
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... small off -road equipment engines must not be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. 34 FC 56 C English Disposal Limited Warranty Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. The equipment engine must warrant the emission control system on your...
... small off -road equipment engines must not be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. 34 FC 56 C English Disposal Limited Warranty Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. The equipment engine must warrant the emission control system on your...
Instruction Manual
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... work shall be performed at any independent test laboratory. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may deny you claim warranty for an emissions component and the machine is defective. FC 56 C 35 You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment engine to the owner.... Emission test may be warranted for the warranty period. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015 www.stihlusa.com Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of charge. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment engines are responsible ...
... work shall be performed at any independent test laboratory. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may deny you claim warranty for an emissions component and the machine is defective. FC 56 C 35 You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment engine to the owner.... Emission test may be warranted for the warranty period. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015 www.stihlusa.com Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of charge. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment engines are responsible ...
Instruction Manual
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... performed or replacements not conforming to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. 36 FC 56 C Control Linkages - Injection Valve (if applicable) - Muffler - Fuel Line Fittings - Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ...oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Cylinder - STIHL Incorporated must be hoses, belts, connectors or other services and adjustments necessary for liquid fuel and fuel ...
... performed or replacements not conforming to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. 36 FC 56 C Control Linkages - Injection Valve (if applicable) - Muffler - Fuel Line Fittings - Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ...oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Cylinder - STIHL Incorporated must be hoses, belts, connectors or other services and adjustments necessary for liquid fuel and fuel ...
Instruction Manual
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.... English The warranty on emissions-related parts will begin on your small off-road equipment engine is free from defects in your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for FC 56 C 37 If you can write to... ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on your instruction manual. You are not exempted by the initial purchaser. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each ...
.... English The warranty on emissions-related parts will begin on your small off-road equipment engine is free from defects in your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for FC 56 C 37 If you can write to... ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on your instruction manual. You are not exempted by the initial purchaser. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each ...
Instruction Manual
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...; MAGNUM® MasterWrench Service® MotoMix® OILOMATIC® 38 FC 56 C Repair or replacement of the need for damages to other engine components caused by the engine manufacturer according to the owner. Trademarks STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® { K The color combination orange-grey (U.S. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the...
...; MAGNUM® MasterWrench Service® MotoMix® OILOMATIC® 38 FC 56 C Repair or replacement of the need for damages to other engine components caused by the engine manufacturer according to the owner. Trademarks STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® { K The color combination orange-grey (U.S. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the...