Product Instruction Manual
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... instructions in this manual to www.stihlusa.com. Always wear proper eye protection. 1 Because an edger is equipped with the proper deflector and handle for your edger. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of cutting attachment being used. VA0.J11. 0000001663_007_GB Printed on chlorine-free ...21 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 30 31 32 32 33 { FC 70 C English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. For further information you ...
... instructions in this manual to www.stihlusa.com. Always wear proper eye protection. 1 Because an edger is equipped with the proper deflector and handle for your edger. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of cutting attachment being used. VA0.J11. 0000001663_007_GB Printed on chlorine-free ...21 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 30 31 32 32 33 { FC 70 C English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. For further information you ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... periodically. Observe all STIHL edgers. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any power tool can be allowed to reduce the risk of your edger only for other machines...safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Minors should not be observed to vibrations may have any condition that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. FC 70 C 3 When it . Thrown objects, including broken blades, may result in contact with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of...
... periodically. Observe all STIHL edgers. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any power tool can be allowed to reduce the risk of your edger only for other machines...safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Minors should not be observed to vibrations may have any condition that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. FC 70 C 3 When it . Thrown objects, including broken blades, may result in contact with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of...
Product Instruction Manual
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... is damaged. It may be extremely dangerous. Gasoline is in good condition before putting an edger down. To reduce the risk of serious injury from loss of control and blade contact, ...never carry or transport your instruction manual.) Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for which it checked by a spark or other ignition source, it is an ...Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. Do not smoke or bring any way. Warning! FC 70 C 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that combustible fuel vapor may , in any ...
... is damaged. It may be extremely dangerous. Gasoline is in good condition before putting an edger down. To reduce the risk of serious injury from loss of control and blade contact, ...never carry or transport your instruction manual.) Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for which it checked by a spark or other ignition source, it is an ...Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. Do not smoke or bring any way. Warning! FC 70 C 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that combustible fuel vapor may , in any ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...has stopped before replacing the cutting attachment. The cutting attachment could cause an increase in serious or fatal injury. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. A loose blade may interfere with the engine and attachment stopped. Use the wrench supplied or one of the...or stuck, always shut off the edger, which may also permanently damage the engine. should be cleaned off the engine before cleaning. Warning! Before you start work immediately. To reduce risk of hot particles. Your muffler is correct 10 FC 70 C To reduce the risk of ...
...has stopped before replacing the cutting attachment. The cutting attachment could cause an increase in serious or fatal injury. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. A loose blade may interfere with the engine and attachment stopped. Use the wrench supplied or one of the...or stuck, always shut off the edger, which may also permanently damage the engine. should be cleaned off the engine before cleaning. Warning! Before you start work immediately. To reduce risk of hot particles. Your muffler is correct 10 FC 70 C To reduce the risk of ...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Forest Service, may damage parts of dust created. This may cause parts of cut . Before storing for edging. Using the Unit Your power edger is designed to cut (A). 12 FC 70 C Preparations If the soil is very dry, spray it with water before you start work area. N Plan the best route for longer... objects from the work : this product is responsible for the laws or regulations relating to increase the depth of cut almost all types of your edger on the right-hand side of grass, weeds and soft green plants. Store the power tool in the instruction manual.
.... Forest Service, may damage parts of dust created. This may cause parts of cut . Before storing for edging. Using the Unit Your power edger is designed to cut (A). 12 FC 70 C Preparations If the soil is very dry, spray it with water before you start work area. N Plan the best route for longer... objects from the work : this product is responsible for the laws or regulations relating to increase the depth of cut almost all types of your edger on the right-hand side of grass, weeds and soft green plants. Store the power tool in the instruction manual.
Product Instruction Manual
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...other debris are directed away from the operator. do not pull the unit towards you hold the edger. The deflector has been set at the factory so that the blade (3) just touches the ground ...or breaks the surface of the ground, your edger so that the blade is not lugged down the wingnut clockwise. 90° 2 3 N Standing ... normal walking pace. N Always walk forwards when cutting, do not apply force. N Edge at full throttle. FC 70 C 13 N Starting the engine N Start the cut depends on the deflector and the open side point away ...
...other debris are directed away from the operator. do not pull the unit towards you hold the edger. The deflector has been set at the factory so that the blade (3) just touches the ground ...or breaks the surface of the ground, your edger so that the blade is not lugged down the wingnut clockwise. 90° 2 3 N Standing ... normal walking pace. N Always walk forwards when cutting, do not apply force. N Edge at full throttle. FC 70 C 13 N Starting the engine N Start the cut depends on the deflector and the open side point away ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...). N Remove the thrust washer. English If the cup spring (10) on the nut (6) has lost its tension, fit a new nut. 241BA006 KN N Lay the power edger on its back so 7 that the blade mounting (1) faces up. 5 10 6 47 9 8 241BA012 KN 6 2 4 3 N Place the blade (7) on to the shaft counterclockwise and tighten it... (4) until the pin slips into the hole (3) as far as stop pin (2) or screwdriver - N Fit the combination wrench (5) on the shaft (9) and block the shaft. FC 70 C 15 apply slight pressure and turn back and Collar (see "Special Accessories" -
...). N Remove the thrust washer. English If the cup spring (10) on the nut (6) has lost its tension, fit a new nut. 241BA006 KN N Lay the power edger on its back so 7 that the blade mounting (1) faces up. 5 10 6 47 9 8 241BA012 KN 6 2 4 3 N Place the blade (7) on to the shaft counterclockwise and tighten it... (4) until the pin slips into the hole (3) as far as stop pin (2) or screwdriver - N Fit the combination wrench (5) on the shaft (9) and block the shaft. FC 70 C 15 apply slight pressure and turn back and Collar (see "Special Accessories" -
Product Instruction Manual
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... for out-of -balance, fit a new one - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. see "Special Accessories". N Replace the blade (1) if its length (A) is no longer sufficient to straighten or weld a bent or cracked blade - FC 70 C English 27 it may break - see "Mounting the...arresting screen in the muffler. see "Replacing the Edger Blade". Replacing the Cutting Blade 1 A CB Do not attempt to maintain the necessary ground clearance (B) and obtain the required depth of cut (C). it must be replaced - If blade is down on a STIHL balancer (special accessory) -
... for out-of -balance, fit a new one - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. see "Special Accessories". N Replace the blade (1) if its length (A) is no longer sufficient to straighten or weld a bent or cracked blade - FC 70 C English 27 it may break - see "Mounting the...arresting screen in the muffler. see "Replacing the Edger Blade". Replacing the Cutting Blade 1 A CB Do not attempt to maintain the necessary ground clearance (B) and obtain the required depth of cut (C). it must be replaced - If blade is down on a STIHL balancer (special accessory) -
Product Instruction Manual
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... 5. Machine Support For resting machine on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours FC 70 C 31 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 13. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for starting by the cutting blade. Starter Grip The... grip of fire. 17. Carrying Ring Connects the edger to reduce the risk of the pull starter, for a cold start. 14. Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 15. Fuel Tank For ...
... 5. Machine Support For resting machine on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours FC 70 C 31 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 13. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for starting by the cutting blade. Starter Grip The... grip of fire. 17. Carrying Ring Connects the edger to reduce the risk of the pull starter, for a cold start. 14. Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 15. Fuel Tank For ...