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...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" STIHl FC 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! If the ...operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in USA Printed on page 3, before using your STIHL edger, it is a high-speed cutting ...
...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" STIHl FC 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! If the ...operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in USA Printed on page 3, before using your STIHL edger, it is a high-speed cutting ...
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...of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to an illustration. In addition to the illustration and contains item numbers that require your STIHL dealer. Such paragraphs are supported by illustrations. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be responsible for assistance...the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of step or procedure that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 FC 85 Description of damaging the machine or individual components. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2) ...
...of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to an illustration. In addition to the illustration and contains item numbers that require your STIHL dealer. Such paragraphs are supported by illustrations. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be responsible for assistance...the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of step or procedure that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 FC 85 Description of damaging the machine or individual components. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2) ...
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Be thoroughly familiar with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of bystanders or the operator. Have your STIHL dealer show you get tired while operating your edger. When it comes in contact with the controls and the proper use of any edger may ... using your body, it may cause serious or fatal injury. Observe all STIHL edgers. The use of your doctor before operating an edger. Most of these instruction ! Do not operate an edger when you read the safety instructions periodically. FC 85 3 It is in this owner's manual and read , fully understand and observe...
Be thoroughly familiar with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of bystanders or the operator. Have your STIHL dealer show you get tired while operating your edger. When it comes in contact with the controls and the proper use of any edger may ... using your body, it may cause serious or fatal injury. Observe all STIHL edgers. The use of your doctor before operating an edger. Most of these instruction ! Do not operate an edger when you read the safety instructions periodically. FC 85 3 It is in this owner's manual and read , fully understand and observe...
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... firm grip at all foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown by the engine to your face STIHL recommends that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in the development of injury to the ...In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: : Most STIHL power tools are available with your hands warm. : Keep the AV system well maintained. An AV system is ... reduce the risk of your goggles or safety glasses. 4 FC 85 The ignition system of serious or fatal injury, persons with some pacemakers.
... firm grip at all foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown by the engine to your face STIHL recommends that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in the development of injury to the ...In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: : Most STIHL power tools are available with your hands warm. : Keep the AV system well maintained. An AV system is ... reduce the risk of your goggles or safety glasses. 4 FC 85 The ignition system of serious or fatal injury, persons with some pacemakers.
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...chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of movement. Steel-toed safety boots are authorized. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL edger, their hearing checked regularly. When transporting your edger in edger work. Wear proper protective clothing. Do not...THE EDGER For illustrations and definitions of head injuries. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands with nonslip soles. FC 85 5 Wear long pants made of heavy material to protect your head when there is most important in a vehicle, properly secure it ...
...chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of movement. Steel-toed safety boots are authorized. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL edger, their hearing checked regularly. When transporting your edger in edger work. Wear proper protective clothing. Do not...THE EDGER For illustrations and definitions of head injuries. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands with nonslip soles. FC 85 5 Wear long pants made of heavy material to protect your head when there is most important in a vehicle, properly secure it ...
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...tank. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Fueling Your STIHL edger uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Working Techniques"). 245BA002 KN The throttle trigger must move at least 10 feet ... for the use of the edger Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting your edger and check for leakage. 6 FC 85 Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for the purpose. !Warning! Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting work. Use a...
...tank. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Fueling Your STIHL edger uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Working Techniques"). 245BA002 KN The throttle trigger must move at least 10 feet ... for the use of the edger Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting your edger and check for leakage. 6 FC 85 Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for the purpose. !Warning! Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting work. Use a...
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...and the lock on filler cap ! Then turn ). The cap must be inserted in this happens, change your clothing. To minimize the risk of the STIHL filler cap so that the triangular mark on top of fuel leakages and fires due to a loose filler cap, it lies flat in clockwise direction... on different models. Move at least 10 feet (3 m) from spot of leakage before starting. The fuel filler cap may work loose as a result of the STIHL combination wrench or a similar tool can be refitted in the filler port correctly and tightened down tightly, it is fixed and spilled fuel has been...
...and the lock on filler cap ! Then turn ). The cap must be inserted in this happens, change your clothing. To minimize the risk of the STIHL filler cap so that the triangular mark on top of fuel leakages and fires due to a loose filler cap, it lies flat in clockwise direction... on different models. Move at least 10 feet (3 m) from spot of leakage before starting. The fuel filler cap may work loose as a result of the STIHL combination wrench or a similar tool can be refitted in the filler port correctly and tightened down tightly, it is fixed and spilled fuel has been...
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...may shatter at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! Do not attach any blade to adjust idle speed, see your STIHL dealer. The tool continues to reduce the risk of unintentional starting throttle lock as you cannot set the correct idle speed, have control of...blade to vibrate, crack, break or come off the engine, disconnect spark plug lead and make proper adjustments or repairs. 10 FC 85 If you do not have your STIHL dealer check your owner's manual. If the cutting tool or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always turn . Vibration is properly ...
...may shatter at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! Do not attach any blade to adjust idle speed, see your STIHL dealer. The tool continues to reduce the risk of unintentional starting throttle lock as you cannot set the correct idle speed, have control of...blade to vibrate, crack, break or come off the engine, disconnect spark plug lead and make proper adjustments or repairs. 10 FC 85 If you do not have your STIHL dealer check your owner's manual. If the cutting tool or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always turn . Vibration is properly ...
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... doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. This may be performed by any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the edger. FC 85 11 Improper use of cracks in serious or fatal injuries. Never attempt to come off and result in particular. If behavior of ... only for edging in the important safety precaution section of parts manufactured by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for leaks at regular short intervals. Keep lead away from position where guards or deflector blocks the line of tool changes...
... doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. This may be performed by any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the edger. FC 85 11 Improper use of cracks in serious or fatal injuries. Never attempt to come off and result in particular. If behavior of ... only for edging in the important safety precaution section of parts manufactured by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for leaks at regular short intervals. Keep lead away from position where guards or deflector blocks the line of tool changes...
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... the risk of fire, do not modify or remove any obstacles (stones, gravel, glass, etc.) to reduce the risk of the body. 245BA003 KN 12 FC 85 Keep spark plug and wire connection tight and clean. It will result. !Warning! starting point, changes in a dry, high or locked location out of reach... of forest fires is not functioning properly or has been removed. Always hold and operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be operated if the muffler is greater in a confined area such as a car trunk. Check to the warranty statement near the ...
... the risk of fire, do not modify or remove any obstacles (stones, gravel, glass, etc.) to reduce the risk of the body. 245BA003 KN 12 FC 85 Keep spark plug and wire connection tight and clean. It will result. !Warning! starting point, changes in a dry, high or locked location out of reach... of forest fires is not functioning properly or has been removed. Always hold and operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be operated if the muffler is greater in a confined area such as a car trunk. Check to the warranty statement near the ...
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...the drive shaft (9). : Block the drive shaft. : Insert screw (12) with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is stored should be cleaned as well. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. For... as necessary. Avoid direct contact with a minimum octane rating of the fuel is lower, use only nationally recognized name brand unleaded gasoline! FC 85 17 Your two-stroke engine requires a mixture of 50:1. When filling at a mix ratio of brand-name gasoline and quality two-stroke ...
...the drive shaft (9). : Block the drive shaft. : Insert screw (12) with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is stored should be cleaned as well. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. For... as necessary. Avoid direct contact with a minimum octane rating of the fuel is lower, use only nationally recognized name brand unleaded gasoline! FC 85 17 Your two-stroke engine requires a mixture of 50:1. When filling at a mix ratio of brand-name gasoline and quality two-stroke ...
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... and shake it to reduce the risk of storage. Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it vigorously by hand. 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 the oil with the fuel. In order to ensure that no dirt... Only mix sufficient fuel for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 389BA031 KN 389BA032 KN 18 FC 85 Always thoroughly shake the mixture in approved fuel-canisters only.
... and shake it to reduce the risk of storage. Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it vigorously by hand. 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 the oil with the fuel. In order to ensure that no dirt... Only mix sufficient fuel for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 389BA031 KN 389BA032 KN 18 FC 85 Always thoroughly shake the mixture in approved fuel-canisters only.
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... size. (Note: If boot has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube of the approved range. FC 85 25 Rectify problems which have caused fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by...
... size. (Note: If boot has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube of the approved range. FC 85 25 Rectify problems which have caused fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by...
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... replaced by your STIHL dealer. see "Checking and Replacing the Wear Indicator". If the gearbox wheel is worn, also check the wear indicator and the gearbox for signs of the engine. 3 34 : Release screws (3) on arm (4) and remove together with arm. 245BA020 KN FC 85 29 The end ...wingnut (2) does not work loose and be lost. The wheel helps protect the gearbox from the screw. Gearbox wheel Have worn wheel replaced by your STIHL dealer. Replacing the Depth Wheel / Gearbox Wheel 1 2 English / USA Replacing the Skirt 2 1 245BA019 KN 245BA018 KN 245BA017 KN Depth wheel ...
... replaced by your STIHL dealer. see "Checking and Replacing the Wear Indicator". If the gearbox wheel is worn, also check the wear indicator and the gearbox for signs of the engine. 3 34 : Release screws (3) on arm (4) and remove together with arm. 245BA020 KN FC 85 29 The end ...wingnut (2) does not work loose and be lost. The wheel helps protect the gearbox from the screw. Gearbox wheel Have worn wheel replaced by your STIHL dealer. Replacing the Depth Wheel / Gearbox Wheel 1 2 English / USA Replacing the Skirt 2 1 245BA019 KN 245BA018 KN 245BA017 KN Depth wheel ...
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... required depth of gearbox and tighten the screw (1) firmly. Checking the Wear Guard Before every use genuine STIHL cutting blades - it may be replaced - FC 85 31 To avoid out-of-balance: check cutting blade on STIHL balancer - Only use : : Check the wear guard (1) for damage. : The wear guard must be seriously damaged if...
... required depth of gearbox and tighten the screw (1) firmly. Checking the Wear Guard Before every use genuine STIHL cutting blades - it may be replaced - FC 85 31 To avoid out-of-balance: check cutting blade on STIHL balancer - Only use : : Check the wear guard (1) for damage. : The wear guard must be seriously damaged if...
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... must not rotate Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Visual inspection Clean Check Clean or replace X X X X X X X X X Retighten Have replaced by STIHL dealer Visual inspection X Replace Check tightness of blade X Inspect X Replace Check Replenish X X X FC 85 Before starting work After finishing work or daily After each refuelling stop Weekly Monthly every 12 months If problem...
... must not rotate Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Visual inspection Clean Check Clean or replace X X X X X X X X X Retighten Have replaced by STIHL dealer Visual inspection X Replace Check tightness of blade X Inspect X Replace Check Replenish X X X FC 85 Before starting work After finishing work or daily After each refuelling stop Weekly Monthly every 12 months If problem...
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...if the repair has been performed by the STIHL part number, the STIHl logo and the STlHL parts symbol (. The symbol may be identified by an authorized STIHL dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. marking 4133 / 02 Deflector/...STIHL balancer Wheels Depth wheel Gearbox wheel English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Other Special Accessories Safety glasses Shoulder strap STIHL gear lubricant for the latest information on small parts. Special Accessories Blades 8" (200 mm) long 3/32" (2.4 mm) thick - Other repair work may appear alone on these and other special accessories. FC 85...
...if the repair has been performed by the STIHL part number, the STIHl logo and the STlHL parts symbol (. The symbol may be identified by an authorized STIHL dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. marking 4133 / 02 Deflector/...STIHL balancer Wheels Depth wheel Gearbox wheel English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Other Special Accessories Safety glasses Shoulder strap STIHL gear lubricant for the latest information on small parts. Special Accessories Blades 8" (200 mm) long 3/32" (2.4 mm) thick - Other repair work may appear alone on these and other special accessories. FC 85...
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...Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. The equipment engine must be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of sale to STIHL. 38 FC 85 Any replacement part or service that you warranty coverage if your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to... a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. If you are warranted for presenting your small off -road equipment engine ...
...Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. The equipment engine must be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of sale to STIHL. 38 FC 85 Any replacement part or service that you warranty coverage if your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to... a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. If you are warranted for presenting your small off -road equipment engine ...
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... not scheduled for Warranty Service Bring the product to any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be free of charge to the determination that a warranted part is defective. Emission test may... 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. FC 85 39 Any such work will be performed at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station.
... not scheduled for Warranty Service Bring the product to any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be free of charge to the determination that a warranted part is defective. Emission test may... 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. FC 85 39 Any such work will be performed at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station.