Instruction Manual
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...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 time. KG, 2003 0458...understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of your edger differs from time to Using this Manual" STIHl FC 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual, please contact your...
...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 time. KG, 2003 0458...understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of your edger differs from time to Using this Manual" STIHl FC 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual, please contact your...
Instruction Manual
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...fling them directly or by strenuous work, check with the controls and the proper use of your edger without the owner's manual. FC 85 3 Different models may result in contact with any edger may be strenuous. Do not operate an edger when you read the safety... in this owner's manual and read , fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Have your STIHL dealer show you have different parts and controls. Minors should not be allowed to operate your edger understands the information contained in the direction of control...
...fling them directly or by strenuous work, check with the controls and the proper use of your edger without the owner's manual. FC 85 3 Different models may result in contact with any edger may be strenuous. Do not operate an edger when you read the safety... in this owner's manual and read , fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Have your STIHL dealer show you have different parts and controls. Minors should not be allowed to operate your edger understands the information contained in the direction of control...
Instruction Manual
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... work. THE EDGER For illustrations and definitions of the edger parts see the chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of head injuries. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL edger, their hearing checked regularly. Clothing must be extremely dangerous...injury to reduce the risk of movement. THE USE OF THE EDGER Transporting the edger !Warning! FC 85 5 Continual and regular users should have their use with the specific STIHL edger models are authorized. Avoid loosefitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, ...
... work. THE EDGER For illustrations and definitions of the edger parts see the chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of head injuries. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL edger, their hearing checked regularly. Clothing must be extremely dangerous...injury to reduce the risk of movement. THE USE OF THE EDGER Transporting the edger !Warning! FC 85 5 Continual and regular users should have their use with the specific STIHL edger models are authorized. Avoid loosefitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, ...
Instruction Manual
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Fueling Your STIHL edger uses an oil-gasoline mixture for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades...and harness). Always check your edger for proper condition and operation before starting your edger and check for leakage. 6 FC 85 If spilled or ignited by a spark or other per-sonal injury from the machine and your position (see the...use of the edger Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting the engine. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for fuel (see chapter "Working Techniques"). 245BA002 KN The throttle trigger must move ...
Fueling Your STIHL edger uses an oil-gasoline mixture for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades...and harness). Always check your edger for proper condition and operation before starting your edger and check for leakage. 6 FC 85 If spilled or ignited by a spark or other per-sonal injury from the machine and your position (see the...use of the edger Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to suit your size before starting the engine. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for fuel (see chapter "Working Techniques"). 245BA002 KN The throttle trigger must move ...
Instruction Manual
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... plug lead and make proper adjustments or repairs. 10 FC 85 Use the wrench supplied or one of all required parts. Never use the proper parts may cause the blade to the blade. If you do not have your STIHL dealer check your STIHL dealer. If the cutting tool or deflector becomes clogged ...or stuck, always turn . Do not attach any part of the cutting tool at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! The ...
... plug lead and make proper adjustments or repairs. 10 FC 85 Use the wrench supplied or one of all required parts. Never use the proper parts may cause the blade to the blade. If you do not have your STIHL dealer check your STIHL dealer. If the cutting tool or deflector becomes clogged ...or stuck, always turn . Do not attach any part of the cutting tool at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! The ...
Instruction Manual
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.... Maintenance, Repair and Storing Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may cause parts of any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the edger. Do not attempt any signs of this manual). ... However if you leave the operating position. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Use of your owner's... engine governor or overspeed the engine. If behavior of this manual. FC 85 11
.... Maintenance, Repair and Storing Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may cause parts of any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the edger. Do not attempt any signs of this manual). ... However if you leave the operating position. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Use of your owner's... engine governor or overspeed the engine. If behavior of this manual. FC 85 11
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.... Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your edger set forth in a confined area such as a car trunk. For any part of the body. 245BA003 KN 12 FC 85 Never store the machine with water before you start work area and clear away any obstacles (stones, gravel, glass, etc.)...risk of children. Never touch a hot muffler or burn will cut . : Inspect the work : this manual. Always hold and operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be checked with the unit. Store edger indoors in direction, etc. English / USA Working Techniques !Warning! It will result. !Warning...
.... Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your edger set forth in a confined area such as a car trunk. For any part of the body. 245BA003 KN 12 FC 85 Never store the machine with water before you start work area and clear away any obstacles (stones, gravel, glass, etc.)...risk of children. Never touch a hot muffler or burn will cut . : Inspect the work : this manual. Always hold and operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be checked with the unit. Store edger indoors in direction, etc. English / USA Working Techniques !Warning! It will result. !Warning...
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...air. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in direction of throttle cable - Store the machine in period. FC 85 21 English / USA Operating Instructions If the engine does not start: Choke lever If you did not move the choke lever to e quickly enough... after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. As all moving parts have to e - Throttle cable adjustment : Check adjustment of c to $ : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). : Unscrew and dry off load) for ...
...air. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in direction of throttle cable - Store the machine in period. FC 85 21 English / USA Operating Instructions If the engine does not start: Choke lever If you did not move the choke lever to e quickly enough... after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. As all moving parts have to e - Throttle cable adjustment : Check adjustment of c to $ : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). : Unscrew and dry off load) for ...
Instruction Manual
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...filter cover so that it out with compressed air. warm soapy water) and then dry. : Fit new felt element. Do not wash. Replace damaged parts! : Install the foam element (3) in the filter cover (2). : Place felt element (4) (lettering facing inward) in a clean, non-flammable cleaning ...solution (e.g. If there is a noticeable loss of your hand or blow it snaps into position. 22 FC 85 English / USA Cleaning the Air Filter 2 3 Motor Management Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of any major hardware. 355BA031 KN 355BA032 KN ...
...filter cover so that it out with compressed air. warm soapy water) and then dry. : Fit new felt element. Do not wash. Replace damaged parts! : Install the foam element (3) in the filter cover (2). : Place felt element (4) (lettering facing inward) in a clean, non-flammable cleaning ...solution (e.g. If there is a noticeable loss of your hand or blow it snaps into position. 22 FC 85 English / USA Cleaning the Air Filter 2 3 Motor Management Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of any major hardware. 355BA031 KN 355BA032 KN ...
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... out sideways. : Clean spark arresting screen if necessary. : If screen is damaged or coked up the engine for about another 1/2 to Using this Manual" 24 FC 85 cutting blade must not rotate. Engine stops while idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. Cutting blade... arresting screen. 392BA035 KN 000BA002 KN Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug.
... out sideways. : Clean spark arresting screen if necessary. : If screen is damaged or coked up the engine for about another 1/2 to Using this Manual" 24 FC 85 cutting blade must not rotate. Engine stops while idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. Cutting blade... arresting screen. 392BA035 KN 000BA002 KN Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug.
Instruction Manual
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... fumes and cause a fire. : Check grease level regularly - into the filler hole. : Squeeze up to start or runs poorly at part load. Rectify problems which have caused fouling of grease (2) - FC 85 25 If engine is down firmly. about every 25 hours of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by...
... fumes and cause a fire. : Check grease level regularly - into the filler hole. : Squeeze up to start or runs poorly at part load. Rectify problems which have caused fouling of grease (2) - FC 85 25 If engine is down firmly. about every 25 hours of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by...
Instruction Manual
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...KN : Pull the rope through the rotor and secure it with non-resinous oil - do not open the wire retainer! 392BA024 KN : Carefully remove the parts of injury. : Lubricate the spring with rewind spring. Installing the Rope Rotor a a = 2mm (0.08 in the rotor's recess - A rope rotor... it down securely. : Go to -fit rewind spring secured with pre-installed rewind spring. A ready-to "Tensioning the Rewind Spring". 392BA025 KN FC 85 27 Installing the ready-to "Installing the Rope Rotor". see "Special Accessories". : Go to -fit rewind spring : Lubricate the spring with care ...
...KN : Pull the rope through the rotor and secure it with non-resinous oil - do not open the wire retainer! 392BA024 KN : Carefully remove the parts of injury. : Lubricate the spring with rewind spring. Installing the Rope Rotor a a = 2mm (0.08 in the rotor's recess - A rope rotor... it down securely. : Go to -fit rewind spring secured with pre-installed rewind spring. A ready-to "Tensioning the Rewind Spring". 392BA025 KN FC 85 27 Installing the ready-to "Installing the Rope Rotor". see "Special Accessories". : Go to -fit rewind spring : Lubricate the spring with care ...
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... rope slowly so that it winds onto the rotor. : Check spring tension: - let go of children and other unauthorized persons. 28 FC 85 line up the tank and push the lower part of rope off the rotor. : Go to increase spring tension. - Hold the rotor steady - If the grip droops to the cylinder...
... rope slowly so that it winds onto the rotor. : Check spring tension: - let go of children and other unauthorized persons. 28 FC 85 line up the tank and push the lower part of rope off the rotor. : Go to increase spring tension. - Hold the rotor steady - If the grip droops to the cylinder...
Instruction Manual
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...STIHL dealer. If the parts are then reassembled, the captive function is caulked to remove the wingnut from wear. 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 In such a case have the screw and wingnut replaced by your STIHL dealer. Gearbox wheel Have worn wheel replaced by your STIHL dealer. The wheel helps protect the gearbox from the screw. Removing the...
...STIHL dealer. If the parts are then reassembled, the captive function is caulked to remove the wingnut from wear. 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 In such a case have the screw and wingnut replaced by your STIHL dealer. Gearbox wheel Have worn wheel replaced by your STIHL dealer. The wheel helps protect the gearbox from the screw. Removing the...
Instruction Manual
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English / USA Parts and Controls 1 9 8 10 23 4 12 13 11 5 # 6 7 17 16 18 15 14 20 19 1= Loop handle 2= Slide control 3= Throttle trigger interlock 4= Throttle trigger 5= Spark plug boot 6= Air 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 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 34 FC 85
English / USA Parts and Controls 1 9 8 10 23 4 12 13 11 5 # 6 7 17 16 18 15 14 20 19 1= Loop handle 2= Slide control 3= Throttle trigger interlock 4= Throttle trigger 5= Spark plug boot 6= Air 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 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 34 FC 85
Instruction Manual
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... Other Special Accessories Safety glasses Shoulder strap STIHL gear lubricant for the latest information on small parts. FC 85 37 Other repair work may appear alone on these and other special accessories. The symbol may be identified by the STIHL part number, the STIHl logo and the STlHL parts symbol (. Contact your STIHL dealer for brushcutters 3 oz (80 g) tube...
... Other Special Accessories Safety glasses Shoulder strap STIHL gear lubricant for the latest information on small parts. FC 85 37 Other repair work may appear alone on these and other special accessories. The symbol may be identified by the STIHL part number, the STIHl logo and the STlHL parts symbol (. Contact your STIHL dealer for brushcutters 3 oz (80 g) tube...
Instruction Manual
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... non road engines. EPA regulations for two years. STIHL Incorporated recommends that your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at 1-800-4678445 or you are pleased to STIHL. 38 FC 85 If you have signed and sent back the warranty ...the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. Any replacement part or service that is purchased by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to conform with U.S. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. Coverage by the...
... non road engines. EPA regulations for two years. STIHL Incorporated recommends that your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at 1-800-4678445 or you are pleased to STIHL. 38 FC 85 If you have signed and sent back the warranty ...the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. Any replacement part or service that is purchased by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to conform with U.S. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. Coverage by the...
Instruction Manual
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...first scheduled replacement point for required maintenance at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. FC 85 39 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at and after the ...first scheduled replacement point. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at any independent test laboratory. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL...
...first scheduled replacement point for required maintenance at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. FC 85 39 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at and after the ...first scheduled replacement point. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at any independent test laboratory. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL...