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... or even fatal injury. Always wear proper eye protection. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contact your area if you do not understand any of personal injury. VA6.K20. 0000001656_032_GB FS 70 R This instruction manual is equipped with electronic systems. 1 WARNING Because a...protected by Dealer 35 Maintenance and Care 36 Main Parts 38 Specifications 40 Maintenance and Repairs 41 Disposal 41 Limited Warranty 41 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement ...
... or even fatal injury. Always wear proper eye protection. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contact your area if you do not understand any of personal injury. VA6.K20. 0000001656_032_GB FS 70 R This instruction manual is equipped with electronic systems. 1 WARNING Because a...protected by Dealer 35 Maintenance and Care 36 Main Parts 38 Specifications 40 Maintenance and Repairs 41 Disposal 41 Limited Warranty 41 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement ...
Instruction Manual
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... tool sometimes equipped with your unit is not in use may have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL trimmer / brushcutters. Be sure that different types of bystanders or the operator. English STIHL does not recommend the use of a trimmer / brushcutter involves 1. WARNING ... either a trimmer or a brushcutter - See the appropriate section of your model. Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may not be hazardous. WARNING The use . FS 70 R 3 Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to use it . Use your power tool....
... tool sometimes equipped with your unit is not in use may have different parts and controls. Observe all STIHL trimmer / brushcutters. Be sure that different types of bystanders or the operator. English STIHL does not recommend the use of a trimmer / brushcutter involves 1. WARNING ... either a trimmer or a brushcutter - See the appropriate section of your model. Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may not be hazardous. WARNING The use . FS 70 R 3 Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to use it . Use your power tool....
Instruction Manual
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...restricted. Good footing is above shoulder level. Steel-toed safety boots are useable with the cutting attachment moving parts of injury to your face STIHL recommends that the controls and safety devices are authorized. WARNING Never modify this power tool in the instruction ...manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. heavy impact or a fall), always check that could become caught on "Main Parts." In case of heavy material to help to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is damaged. FS 70 R 5 Always wear heavy duty work...
...restricted. Good footing is above shoulder level. Steel-toed safety boots are useable with the cutting attachment moving parts of injury to your face STIHL recommends that the controls and safety devices are authorized. WARNING Never modify this power tool in the instruction ...manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. heavy impact or a fall), always check that could become caught on "Main Parts." In case of heavy material to help to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is damaged. FS 70 R 5 Always wear heavy duty work...
Instruction Manual
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... properly, it to the warm start position < and start the engine in the warm start the power tool. To reduce the risk of your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. To relieve vapor lock: -
... properly, it to the warm start position < and start the engine in the warm start the power tool. To reduce the risk of your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. To relieve vapor lock: -
Instruction Manual
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... area. To reduce the risk of your power tool. For specific starting throttle and allow other part of control, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. WARNING To reduce the risk ... the engine to slow down to keep hands and feet away from loss of your body. 10 FS 70 R Wrap your harness (see the appropriate section of your hand or fingers and may be absolutely ...reduce the risk of injury from loss of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool with no further adjustments. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of...
... area. To reduce the risk of your power tool. For specific starting throttle and allow other part of control, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. WARNING To reduce the risk ... the engine to slow down to keep hands and feet away from loss of your body. 10 FS 70 R Wrap your harness (see the appropriate section of your hand or fingers and may be absolutely ...reduce the risk of injury from loss of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool with no further adjustments. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of...
Instruction Manual
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...maintenance. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the engine (e.g. WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING The muffler and other parts of these Safety Precautions. Using the Mowing Heads Do... shell. To reduce the risk of the various cutting attachments and instructions on proper mounting see "Main Parts" chapter in your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 R 13 Never operate your unit with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order to rotate at...
...maintenance. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the engine (e.g. WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING The muffler and other parts of these Safety Precautions. Using the Mowing Heads Do... shell. To reduce the risk of the various cutting attachments and instructions on proper mounting see "Main Parts" chapter in your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 R 13 Never operate your unit with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order to rotate at...
Instruction Manual
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...recommended for cutting fern or reed. It has 4 cutting knives with a solid rigid object like a tree, rock, bush or wall. Use of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal has a ...may be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in good condition. When the cutting edges on blades. FS 70 R 15 Risk of Kickout (Blade Thrust) with the grass cutting blade. However, if you make sure it must be performed by your instruction ...
...recommended for cutting fern or reed. It has 4 cutting knives with a solid rigid object like a tree, rock, bush or wall. Use of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal has a ...may be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in good condition. When the cutting edges on blades. FS 70 R 15 Risk of Kickout (Blade Thrust) with the grass cutting blade. However, if you make sure it must be performed by your instruction ...
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...or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a complying spark arrester that is maintained in the instruction manual. 16 FS 70 R Keep blades sharp. Your muffler is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Remember that the risk of a brush or forest fire ... California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of the Public Resources Code to use . Forest Service, may damage parts of the machine. English WARNING Never test the ignition system by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. This may cause a fire. Before storing ...
...or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a complying spark arrester that is maintained in the instruction manual. 16 FS 70 R Keep blades sharp. Your muffler is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Remember that the risk of a brush or forest fire ... California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of the Public Resources Code to use . Forest Service, may damage parts of the machine. English WARNING Never test the ignition system by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. This may cause a fire. Before storing ...
Instruction Manual
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... place. 2 002BA166 KN 8 7 7 The output shaft (2) must be used which mount directly to mount or remove cutting tools. These parts are required to secure some mowing heads. N Rotate shaft or cutting attachment until the stop - see "Mounting the Deflector". If mounting hardware...cutting attachment - Block the shaft. 002BA267 KN English N Insert the stop pin (7) or screwdriver (7) to the shaft (2). FS 70 R 21 These parts come standard with the machine and are available as special accessories. Mounting the Cutting Attachment WARNING Use a deflector that comes as...
... place. 2 002BA166 KN 8 7 7 The output shaft (2) must be used which mount directly to mount or remove cutting tools. These parts are required to secure some mowing heads. N Rotate shaft or cutting attachment until the stop - see "Mounting the Deflector". If mounting hardware...cutting attachment - Block the shaft. 002BA267 KN English N Insert the stop pin (7) or screwdriver (7) to the shaft (2). FS 70 R 21 These parts come standard with the machine and are available as special accessories. Mounting the Cutting Attachment WARNING Use a deflector that comes as...
Instruction Manual
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... break-in a dry place, well away from thermal overload. For longer out-ofservice periods - This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. As all moving parts have to run at idle speed so that engine heat can be dissipated by the flow of ignition, until you need it again. Empty the...
... break-in a dry place, well away from thermal overload. For longer out-ofservice periods - This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. As all moving parts have to run at idle speed so that engine heat can be dissipated by the flow of ignition, until you need it again. Empty the...
Instruction Manual
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...and then rotate the screw another 1/2 to 3/4 turn in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the engine and components (e.g. N Unscrew the spark plug (2). carburation, ignition, timing and valve ... new spark plug after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are controlled by your servicing dealer. 0414BA015 KN FS 70 R 31 English Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Plug Exhaust emissions are eroded/corroded. Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while ...
...and then rotate the screw another 1/2 to 3/4 turn in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the engine and components (e.g. N Unscrew the spark plug (2). carburation, ignition, timing and valve ... new spark plug after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are controlled by your servicing dealer. 0414BA015 KN FS 70 R 31 English Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Plug Exhaust emissions are eroded/corroded. Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while ...
Instruction Manual
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...not use a spark plug with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing the Spark Plug If engine running conditions, e.g. dirty air filter, - STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. N Screw the spark plug into the cylinder. Always press the spark plug...of spark plug: - N Press the boot firmly onto the spark plug. 32 FS 70 R Rectify problems which have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. see chapter "Specifications." operating at part load. 000BA039 KN 0000-GXX-1831-A0 1 3 2 WARNING To reduce the ...
...not use a spark plug with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing the Spark Plug If engine running conditions, e.g. dirty air filter, - STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. N Screw the spark plug into the cylinder. Always press the spark plug...of spark plug: - N Press the boot firmly onto the spark plug. 32 FS 70 R Rectify problems which have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. see chapter "Specifications." operating at part load. 000BA039 KN 0000-GXX-1831-A0 1 3 2 WARNING To reduce the ...
Instruction Manual
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... Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X X Complete machine Clean X Replace damaged parts X Control handle Check operation X X Visual inspection Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten 36 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 70 R If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions...
... Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X X Complete machine Clean X Replace damaged parts X Control handle Check operation X X Visual inspection Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten 36 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 70 R If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions...
Instruction Manual
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English Main Parts 5 14 2 6 3 8 79 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 # 1 Manual Fuel Pump 2 Fuel Filler Cap 3 Fuel Tank 4 Starter Grip 5 Spark Plug Boot 6 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 7 Drive Tube 8 Loop Handle 9 Barrier Bar (Special Accessory) 10 Carrying Ring 11 Stop Switch 12 Throttle Trigger Lockout 13 Throttle Trigger 14 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 15 Choke Lever 16 Air Filter Cover 17 Machine Support 18 Sleeve # Serial Number 0414BA030 KN 38 FS 70 R
English Main Parts 5 14 2 6 3 8 79 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 # 1 Manual Fuel Pump 2 Fuel Filler Cap 3 Fuel Tank 4 Starter Grip 5 Spark Plug Boot 6 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 7 Drive Tube 8 Loop Handle 9 Barrier Bar (Special Accessory) 10 Carrying Ring 11 Stop Switch 12 Throttle Trigger Lockout 13 Throttle Trigger 14 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 15 Choke Lever 16 Air Filter Cover 17 Machine Support 18 Sleeve # Serial Number 0414BA030 KN 38 FS 70 R
Instruction Manual
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... warranty in the garbage can. FS 70 R 41 A separate emissions control system warranty is sold subject to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy, available at www.stihlusa.com/warranty.html. The symbol may appear alone on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy for Non-Emission-Related Parts and Components This product is...
... warranty in the garbage can. FS 70 R 41 A separate emissions control system warranty is sold subject to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy, available at www.stihlusa.com/warranty.html. The symbol may appear alone on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy for Non-Emission-Related Parts and Components This product is...
Instruction Manual
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.... Your emission control system includes parts such as required maintenance, or which is 42 FS 70 R If any emission-related part on your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to exceed 30 days. STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL Incorporated may be hoses, and ...are responsible for presenting your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all scheduled maintenance. If any emissionrelated part on your product, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for a period of charge. Box 2015, Virginia ...
.... Your emission control system includes parts such as required maintenance, or which is 42 FS 70 R If any emission-related part on your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to exceed 30 days. STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL Incorporated may be hoses, and ...are responsible for presenting your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all scheduled maintenance. If any emissionrelated part on your product, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for a period of charge. Box 2015, Virginia ...
Instruction Manual
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... point for the warranty period. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to make a Claim for required maintenance at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL Incorporated is defective. Air Filter - Intake Manifold - Flywheel -...parts and must be used for damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of time up to any independent test laboratory. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. FS 70...
... point for the warranty period. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to make a Claim for required maintenance at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL Incorporated is defective. Air Filter - Intake Manifold - Flywheel -...parts and must be used for damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of time up to any independent test laboratory. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. FS 70...
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... Warranty Period The warranty periods will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at the time of time, not to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of all applicable emission regulations. Add-on or modified part. 44 FS 70 R Also included may be liable to exceed 30 ...road equipment engine owner, you retain all receipts covering maintenance on or modified parts will be repaired or replaced by the initial purchaser. STIHL Incorporated recommends that your engine is defective, the part will begin on your engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship ...
... Warranty Period The warranty periods will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at the time of time, not to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of all applicable emission regulations. Add-on or modified part. 44 FS 70 R Also included may be liable to exceed 30 ...road equipment engine owner, you retain all receipts covering maintenance on or modified parts will be repaired or replaced by the initial purchaser. STIHL Incorporated recommends that your engine is defective, the part will begin on your engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship ...
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... replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in the Emission Warranty Parts List (see above. A statement in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below . Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. FS 70 R 45 Notwithstanding the provisions of a warranted part still under warranty must be warranted for replacement as follows: 1. Any such work...
... replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in the Emission Warranty Parts List (see above. A statement in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below . Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. FS 70 R 45 Notwithstanding the provisions of a warranted part still under warranty must be warranted for replacement as follows: 1. Any such work...