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Instruction Manual - Page 2
... the Depth Wheel / Gearbox Wheel 29 Replacing the Skirt 29 Replacing the Cutting Blade 31 Checking and Replacing the Wear Guard 31 Maintenance Chart 33 Parts and Controls 34 Specifications 36 Special Accessories 37 Maintenance and Repairs 37 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 38
* see "Guide to Using this Manual"
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FC 85
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Allow only persons...
Instruction Manual - Page 3
... marked in this manual.
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Guide to Using this Manual
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in the illustration.
Description of your STIHL dealer for changes, modifications or improvements not covered in different ways:
: Step or procedure without direct reference to the operating instructions, this manual may be responsible...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... might be allowed to crack, chip or break. FC 85
3 Be sure that you have different parts and controls. THE OPERATOR! Physical Condition
You must be observed to the operator or bystanders.
!Warning! If you read the safety instructions periodically. Be thoroughly familiar with your edger understands the information contained in the direction of the...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...cutting tool. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL edger models are recommended.
Protect your hands. THE EDGER
For illustrations and definitions of the edger parts see the chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of head injuries. THE USE OF THE EDGER
Transporting the edger
!Warning! English / USA
!Warning! Edger noise may , in edger work. Continual and regular users should...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for the purpose.
!Warning!
Fueling Instructions
Fuel your owner's manual... Fueling
Your STIHL edger uses an oil...manual).
!Warning! Gasoline is running or hot engine. Do not smoke or bring any pressure build-up inside the gas tank depending on your edger and check for leakage.
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Replace...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...STIHL filler cap so that it lies flat in the filler port correctly and tightened down the cap. Take care not to get fuel on the handle is aligned with that it is a one -quarter turn the handle on different models... clothing immediately.
Your edger is upright. If the filler cap is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. English / USA
!Warning!
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The fuel filler...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... your edger and make sure the cutting tool has stopped, before restarting and operating the product. If you do not have your STIHL dealer check your owner's manual. English / USA
!Warning!
should be cleaned off the engine, disconnect spark plug lead and make proper adjustments or repairs.
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Failure to use the proper parts may...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... make sure that the cutting tool is running (except where specifically recommended in the important safety precaution section of this manual.
Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for leaks at regular short intervals. Do not attempt any edger can cause serious or fatal personal injury.
Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... Techniques
!Warning! The edger must not be checked with water before you start work area and clear away any part of injury from thrown...your edger set forth in a dry, high or locked location out of reach of the body.
245BA003 KN
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FC 85 ... and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use. Always hold and operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be operated if ...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
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Avoid direct contact with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. The machine's fuel tank and the canister in or on the ground before filling.
This could cause running problems... on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the ...Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), ...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
... fueling your machine for a few days work, not to release slowly.
Before storing your machine. Gasoline
Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent branded oils)
US gal. 1 2 1/2 5
US fl.oz 2.6 6.4
12.8
Dispose of... long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry.
389BA031 KN 389BA032 KN
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Instruction Manual - Page 34
...electrode gap Visual inspection Clean Check Clean or replace
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Retighten
Have replaced by STIHL dealer
Visual inspection
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Replace
Check tightness of blade
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Inspect
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Replace
Check
Replenish
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Before starting work After finishing work or daily After each refuelling stop Weekly Monthly every 12 months If problem If damaged As required
English / USA...
Instruction Manual - Page 35
... filter cover 7= Machine support 8= Cutting blade 9= Deflector 10= Gearbox wheel 11= Skirt 12= Depth wheel 13= Wingnut 14= Fuel filler cap 15= Carburetor adjusting screw 16= Choke lever 17= Fuel pump 18= Starter grip 19= Fuel tank 20= Muffler (with Spark arresting
screen*) # Serial number
245BA030 KN
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Instruction Manual - Page 39
... -road equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for the first two years of engine use from defects in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of all applicable regulations. Any replacement part or service that your owner's manual.
Box 2015, Virginia Beach...
Instruction Manual - Page 40
... be charged for the cost of the emission test.
English / USA
If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
However, if you for diagnostic labor which leads to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card.
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