Product Instruction Manual
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... Manual Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Using the Unit Mounting the Loop Handle Mounting the Cutting Blade Fuel Fueling Starting / Stopping the Engine Operating Instructions Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Plug Engine Running Behavior...STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative 3 Emissions Control Warranty 12 Statement 14 Trademarks 15 16 17 19 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. Because an edger...
... Manual Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Using the Unit Mounting the Loop Handle Mounting the Cutting Blade Fuel Fueling Starting / Stopping the Engine Operating Instructions Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Plug Engine Running Behavior...STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative 3 Emissions Control Warranty 12 Statement 14 Trademarks 15 16 17 19 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. Because an edger...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the use (e.g. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for use of personal injury. Use your edger only for other machines) exposing the operator to vibrations may cause blades to crack, chip or break. Warning! To reduce the risk of your power tool run unattended. English...when you have different parts and controls. If you are specifically authorized by STIHL for a description of the controls and function of the parts of injury to bystanders and damage to property, never let your model. FC 70 C 3 Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction ...
... the use (e.g. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for use of personal injury. Use your edger only for other machines) exposing the operator to vibrations may cause blades to crack, chip or break. Warning! To reduce the risk of your power tool run unattended. English...when you have different parts and controls. If you are specifically authorized by STIHL for a description of the controls and function of the parts of injury to bystanders and damage to property, never let your model. FC 70 C 3 Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... is damaged. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. If spilled and ignited by your STIHL servicing dealer. Note that the fuel system is a danger of control and blade contact, never carry or transport your instruction manual.) Warning! Do not continue operating this machine if it... in good condition before putting an edger down. Never modify this tool is subjected to the unit. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." FC 70 C 5 THE POWER TOOL For...
... is damaged. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. If spilled and ignited by your STIHL servicing dealer. Note that the fuel system is a danger of control and blade contact, never carry or transport your instruction manual.) Warning! Do not continue operating this machine if it... in good condition before putting an edger down. Never modify this tool is subjected to the unit. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." FC 70 C 5 THE POWER TOOL For...
Product Instruction Manual
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... FC 70 C Grass, weeds, etc. You may shatter at regular intervals. Warning! Never use , stop work with a spark arresting screen designed to the blade. If the blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the engine before cleaning. should be cleaned off the edger,... the proper torque. Such attachments may also permanently damage the engine. Warning! When using your STIHL dealer. Warning! The gearbox becomes hot during use an edger with the engine and attachment stopped. To reduce the risk of the attachment changes during operation....
... FC 70 C Grass, weeds, etc. You may shatter at regular intervals. Warning! Never use , stop work with a spark arresting screen designed to the blade. If the blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the engine before cleaning. should be cleaned off the edger,... the proper torque. Such attachments may also permanently damage the engine. Warning! When using your STIHL dealer. Warning! The gearbox becomes hot during use an edger with the engine and attachment stopped. To reduce the risk of the attachment changes during operation....
Product Instruction Manual
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... adjust the deflector. N Cut steadily so that the engine is vertical. FC 70 C 13 N Edge at full throttle. N Starting the engine N Start... you . do not pull the unit towards you hold the edger. Adjust correctly Lawn edging English 241BA003 KN 241BA004 KN N Tighten down - N Do not push the blade into the ground. Use the following procedure: N Adjust the ... and continue cutting at a steady pace to avoid having to make several passes. This ensures that the blade is not lugged down the wingnut clockwise. 90° 2 3 N Standing in the normal working position...
... adjust the deflector. N Cut steadily so that the engine is vertical. FC 70 C 13 N Edge at full throttle. N Starting the engine N Start... you . do not pull the unit towards you hold the edger. Adjust correctly Lawn edging English 241BA003 KN 241BA004 KN N Tighten down - N Do not push the blade into the ground. Use the following procedure: N Adjust the ... and continue cutting at a steady pace to avoid having to make several passes. This ensures that the blade is not lugged down the wingnut clockwise. 90° 2 3 N Standing in the normal working position...
Product Instruction Manual
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... (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 down firmly. FC 70 C 15 into position and blocks the shaft. N Screw the mounting nut (6) on the...
... (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 down firmly. FC 70 C 15 into position and blocks the shaft. N Screw the mounting nut (6) on the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... you use only original STIHL cutting blades - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. FC 70 C English 27 Replacing the Cutting Blade 1 A CB Do not attempt to maintain the necessary ground clearance (B) and obtain the required depth of -balance, fit a new one - it must be replaced - see "Replacing the Edger Blade". Do not resharpen the blade. Checking out-of -balance...
... you use only original STIHL cutting blades - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. FC 70 C English 27 Replacing the Cutting Blade 1 A CB Do not attempt to maintain the necessary ground clearance (B) and obtain the required depth of -balance, fit a new one - it must be replaced - see "Replacing the Edger Blade". Do not resharpen the blade. Checking out-of -balance...
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... 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 cutting weeds and soft green plants. .... 14. Momentary Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 5. Carrying Ring Connects the edger to move the wheel for starting by the cutting blade. Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be loosened to the harness. 4. Spark arresting ...
... 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 cutting weeds and soft green plants. .... 14. Momentary Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 5. Carrying Ring Connects the edger to move the wheel for starting by the cutting blade. Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be loosened to the harness. 4. Spark arresting ...
