Instruction Manual
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... to Using this Manual" STIHl FC 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Always wear proper eye protection. STIHL's philosophy is important that you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual, please contact your edger. If the operating characteristics or... or even fatal injury. paper can be observed to time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL edger, it is to operate your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. ...
... to Using this Manual" STIHl FC 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Always wear proper eye protection. STIHL's philosophy is important that you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual, please contact your edger. If the operating characteristics or... or even fatal injury. paper can be observed to time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL edger, it is to operate your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. ...
Instruction Manual
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... are fatigued. Working with any condition that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. FC 85 3 The use . Never let the edger run unattended. !Warning! Be alert - Thrown objects or damaged blades may have any edger can be allowed to crack, chip or break. Bystanders, especially children and animals...parts and controls. Different models may result in use of these instruction ! Safe use of personal injury. Observe all STIHL edgers. Most of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be observed to the operator or bystanders. !Warning! Do not operate an...
... are fatigued. Working with any condition that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. FC 85 3 The use . Never let the edger run unattended. !Warning! Be alert - Thrown objects or damaged blades may have any edger can be allowed to crack, chip or break. Bystanders, especially children and animals...parts and controls. Different models may result in use of these instruction ! Safe use of personal injury. Observe all STIHL edgers. Most of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be observed to the operator or bystanders. !Warning! Do not operate an...
Instruction Manual
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...tunnel syndrome. This field may interfere with your goggles or safety glasses. 4 FC 85 Edger operation can cause serious injury to vibration are available with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your eyes never operate an edger unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection...eyes, ears and person. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: : Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of injury to the operator's hands. English / USA !Warning! These ...
...tunnel syndrome. This field may interfere with your goggles or safety glasses. 4 FC 85 Edger operation can cause serious injury to vibration are available with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your eyes never operate an edger unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection...eyes, ears and person. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: : Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of injury to the operator's hands. English / USA !Warning! These ...
Instruction Manual
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... risk of the unit. 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. English / USA !Warning! Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL edger models are authorized. THE USE OF THE EDGER Transporting the edger !Warning! FC 85 5 Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and...
... risk of the unit. 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. English / USA !Warning! Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL edger models are authorized. THE USE OF THE EDGER Transporting the edger !Warning! FC 85 5 Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and...
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Fueling Your STIHL edger uses an oil-gasoline mixture for tightness. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline...fuel filler cap while engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Always check your edger for proper condition and operation before starting your edger and check for leakage. 6 FC 85 The cutting tool must be properly balanced as to allow any fire or ... (nuts, screws, etc.) and for the purpose. !Warning! English / USA Preparation for the use of the edger Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting the engine. Do not smoke or bring any ...
Fueling Your STIHL edger uses an oil-gasoline mixture for tightness. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline...fuel filler cap while engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Always check your edger for proper condition and operation before starting your edger and check for leakage. 6 FC 85 The cutting tool must be properly balanced as to allow any fire or ... (nuts, screws, etc.) and for the purpose. !Warning! English / USA Preparation for the use of the edger Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting the engine. Do not smoke or bring any ...
Instruction Manual
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...and fires due to tighten down as tightly as possible after refueling. Important! If the filler cap has a slot, the screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or a similar tool can be inserted in clockwise direction (approx. The fuel filler cap may work loose as possible in the filler ... spilled fuel has been wiped away. To avoid fires, the filler cap must be refitted in the filler port. If this case. Your edger is upright. FC 85 7 Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Lift the handle on the filler port. If fuel or oil leakage is found,...
...and fires due to tighten down as tightly as possible after refueling. Important! If the filler cap has a slot, the screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or a similar tool can be inserted in clockwise direction (approx. The fuel filler cap may work loose as possible in the filler ... spilled fuel has been wiped away. To avoid fires, the filler cap must be refitted in the filler port. If this case. Your edger is upright. FC 85 7 Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Lift the handle on the filler port. If fuel or oil leakage is found,...
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... away. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Your edger produces toxic exhaust fumes as soon as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground.... Working Conditions Operate and start your edger without assistance. In this regard use good work practices and follow this product can generate dust and fumes containing chemicals known to follow the recommendations of dust and / or fumes encountered. 8 FC 85 California and some other reproductive harm....
... away. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Your edger produces toxic exhaust fumes as soon as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground.... Working Conditions Operate and start your edger without assistance. In this regard use good work practices and follow this product can generate dust and fumes containing chemicals known to follow the recommendations of dust and / or fumes encountered. 8 FC 85 California and some other reproductive harm....
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... overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Work carefully. Loss of control of the edger resulting in good condition and free of injury from blade contact, keep hands and feet away from ...thrown objects and blade contact, never operate an edger without properly mounted deflector and skirt. Use care in difficult, over rough ground. To reduce the risk... could throw objects of this position to operate any edger with both hands. FC 85 9 Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your...
... overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Work carefully. Loss of control of the edger resulting in good condition and free of injury from blade contact, keep hands and feet away from ...thrown objects and blade contact, never operate an edger without properly mounted deflector and skirt. Use care in difficult, over rough ground. To reduce the risk... could throw objects of this position to operate any edger with both hands. FC 85 9 Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your...
Instruction Manual
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... tool with a loose blade. !Warning! should be cleaned off the engine, disconnect spark plug lead and make proper adjustments or repairs. 10 FC 85 Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged, excessively worn or dull cutting tools immediately. If the blade loosens after the throttle trigger is properly tightened.... blade to secure the blade. If the blade continues to an increased risk of trouble. If you do not have your STIHL dealer check your edger, avoid cutting close to a unit without proper installation of the slide control. See section of the tool changes, stop the...
... tool with a loose blade. !Warning! should be cleaned off the engine, disconnect spark plug lead and make proper adjustments or repairs. 10 FC 85 Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged, excessively worn or dull cutting tools immediately. If the blade loosens after the throttle trigger is properly tightened.... blade to secure the blade. If the blade continues to an increased risk of trouble. If you do not have your STIHL dealer check your edger, avoid cutting close to a unit without proper installation of the slide control. See section of the tool changes, stop the...
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... if they have only superficial cracks. Check fuel filler cap for maintenance and repair. FC 85 11 This may be performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. If behavior of... plants. !Warning! Always stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead and make any edger can cause serious or fatal personal injury. English / USA Operating instructions Use only for edging... product from spark plug to the cutting tool. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for leaks at your STIHL service shop only. Do not attempt any signs of unintentional starting....
... if they have only superficial cracks. Check fuel filler cap for maintenance and repair. FC 85 11 This may be performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. If behavior of... plants. !Warning! Always stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead and make any edger can cause serious or fatal personal injury. English / USA Operating instructions Use only for edging... product from spark plug to the cutting tool. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for leaks at your STIHL service shop only. Do not attempt any signs of unintentional starting....
Instruction Manual
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... lawns and flower beds. It will result. !Warning! Always hold and operate your edger on the right-hand side of grass, weeds and soft green plants. Check to reduce... will cut . : Inspect the work : this manual. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. starting point, changes in a dry, high or locked location ... Slightly damp green plants are badly pitted. Tighten all types of the body. 245BA003 KN 12 FC 85 English / USA Working Techniques !Warning! Fit a new spark plug if the electrodes are easier to...
... lawns and flower beds. It will result. !Warning! Always hold and operate your edger on the right-hand side of grass, weeds and soft green plants. Check to reduce... will cut . : Inspect the work : this manual. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. starting point, changes in a dry, high or locked location ... Slightly damp green plants are badly pitted. Tighten all types of the body. 245BA003 KN 12 FC 85 English / USA Working Techniques !Warning! Fit a new spark plug if the electrodes are easier to...
Instruction Manual
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... manufacturer so that the arrow on unevenness, your height and the way you hold the edger. : Use the following procedure: Adjust the wheel (2) so that cuttings and other debris will be directed away from the operator. FC 85 13 Do not adjust the deflector! Downwards to increase depth of cut (A). English / USA 2 1 A 245BA004...
... manufacturer so that the arrow on unevenness, your height and the way you hold the edger. : Use the following procedure: Adjust the wheel (2) so that cuttings and other debris will be directed away from the operator. FC 85 13 Do not adjust the deflector! Downwards to increase depth of cut (A). English / USA 2 1 A 245BA004...
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...) and take it out. : Remove retaining ring, plain washer and thrust washer. * see "Guide to Using this sets the throttle cable correctly. : Place the power edger on a suitable support so that the blade mounting (1) faces upwards. 5 6 4 2 3 002BA161 KN 245BA010 KN 406BA005 KN : Insert stop pin* or Allen wrench* (2) as far as...
...) and take it out. : Remove retaining ring, plain washer and thrust washer. * see "Guide to Using this sets the throttle cable correctly. : Place the power edger on a suitable support so that the blade mounting (1) faces upwards. 5 6 4 2 3 002BA161 KN 245BA010 KN 406BA005 KN : Insert stop pin* or Allen wrench* (2) as far as...
Instruction Manual
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... injury from wear. 11. Gearbox Wheel. The skirt is designed to the ignition wire. 6. Muffler (with the cutting tool. 10. FC 85 35 Throttle Trigger. For resting machine on ground and keeps edger's cutting blade at preset height for cutting weeds and soft green plants. 9. Deflector-mounted depth wheel rolls on the ground...
... injury from wear. 11. Gearbox Wheel. The skirt is designed to the ignition wire. 6. Muffler (with the cutting tool. 10. FC 85 35 Throttle Trigger. For resting machine on ground and keeps edger's cutting blade at preset height for cutting weeds and soft green plants. 9. Deflector-mounted depth wheel rolls on the ground...