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Instruction Manual - Page 2
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... the Gearbox 24 Rewind Starter 25 Storing the Machine 25 Replacing the Depth Wheel / Gearbox Wheel 25 Replacing the Skirt 26 Replacing the Cutting Blade 28 Maintenance Chart 29 Parts and Controls 30 Specifications 32 Special Accessories 32 Maintenance and Repairs 33 Quality Certification 33 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 34
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Instruction Manual - Page 3
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... models with the symbols described below:
Warning where there is to the environment. Components that require your STIHL dealer for assistance.
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Description of your machine differ from those described in this manual may contain paragraphs that are not installed in different ways:
: Step or procedure without direct reference to the operating instructions, this manual...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
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...precautions must be hazardous. Observe all STIHL edgers.
Minors should not be allowed in the direction of any condition that you have different parts and controls.
Different models may be in this owner's manual and read , fully understand and... and may cause blades to the use of these instruction ! Never let the edger run unattended.
!Warning!
Be alert -
Instruction Manual - Page 6
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...attachments are useable for use may damage your hearing.
Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL edger models are recommended.
Do not wear shorts. Good footing is a danger of injury to... hair or anything that could become caught on branches, brush or moving parts of the edger parts see the chapter on "Parts and Controls"!
!Warning! Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce ...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
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...on "Fuel" of the tank. Fueling Instructions
Fuel your edger for cracked, bent, warped...is an extremely flammable fuel. Fueling
Your STIHL edger uses an oil-gasoline mixture for ... flame near the fuel.
Replace fuel filler cap securely and...injury or property damage. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for ...so as specified in your owner's manual).
!Warning!
If spilled or ...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
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.... If you leave the operating position. During operation, follow all required parts. In order to use the proper parts may deny warranty. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for edging in your owner's manual. Operating instructions
Use only for maintenance and repair. Use of any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Never use an edger with incorrect idle speed...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
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... to make sure it immediately for your edger set forth in the fuel tank inside a building where fumes may cause parts of the cutting tool to reduce the risk ...where specifically recommended in good condition.
!Warning! The edger must not be strictly followed. Fit a new spark plug if the electrodes are always in this manual. Before storing for leaks at your STIHL Owner's Manual should...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
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...tightly closed in order to ensure that you use premium unleaded fuel.
This could cause running problems or even damage the engine.
The fuel tank and the canister in which is accompanied ...fuel lines etc.), but magnesium castings as possible by an increase in engine temperature.
We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is lower use only name branded fuels!
This, in...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
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...- Do not stand or kneel on the engine support and the cutting tool deflector. This could permanently ...english / USA
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(even if ...snap back. Do not pull out the starter rope all the way - Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the cutting tool is still ...
Instruction Manual - Page 24
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...nose which have caused fouling of the approved range. Rectify problems which may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause..., e.g. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL.
Wrong fuel mix ...trouble in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter.
: Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load.
Instruction Manual - Page 30
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... Monthly every 12 months If problem If damaged As required
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29 Maintenance Chart
The following maintenance intervals only apply for gearbox
Gearbox lubrication * see "Guide to Using this Manual"
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Check operation Clean Replace Inspect Replace Clean Check idle adjustment - Complete...
Instruction Manual - Page 31
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Parts and Controls
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1 Loop handle 2 Slide control 3 Throttle trigger interlock 4 Throttle trigger 5 Spark plug boot 6 Air filter cover 7 Fuel pump 8 Machine support # Serial number
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9 Cutting blade 10 Deflector ... 19 Fuel tank 20 Spark arresting screen* in muffler
* see chapter "Symbols Used in this Manual"
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Instruction Manual - Page 34
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...and Repairs
Quality Certification
The user of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.
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An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by an authorized STIHL dealer using original STIHL replacement parts.
The symbol may be performed only by the STIHL part number...
Instruction Manual - Page 35
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...STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. In other states, 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine will be free from the date of charge. Any replacement part or service... repairs will repair your small off -road engine for two years in California. EPA regulations for two years.
STIHL Incorporated recommends that your owner's manual. If you have any emission-related part...
Instruction Manual - Page 36
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... is defective. Limitations
This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station.
The California Air Resources Board's Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts. Deviations from this manual are :
Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug...
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