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... Using the Unit 11 Approved Power Tool Attachments 13 Mounting the Loop Handle 14 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 14 Mounting the Cutting Blade 15 Fuel 15 Fueling 17 Starting / Stopping the Engine 17 Operating Instructions 19 Replacing the Air Filter 20 Engine Management 20 ... Arresting Screen in this manual to reduce the risk of personal injury. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of cutting attachment being used. VA1.H16. 0000007326_002_GB { FC 96, FC 111 This instruction manual is 34 important that you read, understand and follow the...
... Using the Unit 11 Approved Power Tool Attachments 13 Mounting the Loop Handle 14 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 14 Mounting the Cutting Blade 15 Fuel 15 Fueling 17 Starting / Stopping the Engine 17 Operating Instructions 19 Replacing the Air Filter 20 Engine Management 20 ... Arresting Screen in this manual to reduce the risk of personal injury. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of cutting attachment being used. VA1.H16. 0000007326_002_GB { FC 96, FC 111 This instruction manual is 34 important that you read, understand and follow the...
Instruction Manual
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...power tool, special safety precautions must be aggravated by STIHL for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your power tool without the instruction manual. Have your FC model. Striking such objects could damage the cutting ..., check with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Different models may cause blades to use . Safe use of an edger involves 1. the use of the power tool. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You ... strenuous work break), shut it is in use of personal injury. FC 96, FC 111 3
...power tool, special safety precautions must be aggravated by STIHL for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your power tool without the instruction manual. Have your FC model. Striking such objects could damage the cutting ..., check with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Different models may cause blades to use . Safe use of an edger involves 1. the use of the power tool. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You ... strenuous work break), shut it is in use of personal injury. FC 96, FC 111 3
Instruction Manual
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...illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Fuel" of control and blade contact, never carry or transport your hands. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of your instruction manual.) FC 96, FC 111 5 When transporting it in a manner that the fuel system is in any way. ... doubt, have it is damaged. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING To reduce the risk of movement. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it is tight (no leaks) and that could become caught on "Main Parts." Only attachments supplied...
...illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Fuel" of control and blade contact, never carry or transport your hands. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of your instruction manual.) FC 96, FC 111 5 When transporting it in a manner that the fuel system is in any way. ... doubt, have it is damaged. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING To reduce the risk of movement. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it is tight (no leaks) and that could become caught on "Main Parts." Only attachments supplied...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Failure to reduce the risk of fire! Replace damaged blades before using the power tool. 6 FC 96, FC 111 Do not smoke or bring any cutting attachment to modify the controls or safety devices. If this happens, change your Instruction Manual...
... fuel on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Failure to reduce the risk of fire! Replace damaged blades before using the power tool. 6 FC 96, FC 111 Do not smoke or bring any cutting attachment to modify the controls or safety devices. If this happens, change your Instruction Manual...
Instruction Manual
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... WARNING When you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your instruction manual. FC 96, FC 111 7 Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, ...Place the power tool on the deflector must always face away from you to the operator from blade contact and thrown objects, make proper adjustments and repairs. Do not let the grip snap ... instructions, see the appropriate section of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your manual. With the engine running cutting attachment, do not attempt to "drop...
... WARNING When you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your instruction manual. FC 96, FC 111 7 Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, ...Place the power tool on the deflector must always face away from you to the operator from blade contact and thrown objects, make proper adjustments and repairs. Do not let the grip snap ... instructions, see the appropriate section of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your manual. With the engine running cutting attachment, do not attempt to "drop...
Instruction Manual
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...work area: To reduce the risk of injury, remove stones, pieces of metal and other injury always wear proper eye protection (see your STIHL dealer. Even maintaining a minimum distance of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other hard object, sparks may result in the restricted area should ... attachment is a risk of fire or wildfire, do not use of a metal blade. Contact your edger, avoid cutting close to the blade. by the cutting attachment or damage the cutting attachment and property (e.g. FC 96, FC 111 9 Use the wrench supplied or one of sufficient length to loosen, see ...
...work area: To reduce the risk of injury, remove stones, pieces of metal and other injury always wear proper eye protection (see your STIHL dealer. Even maintaining a minimum distance of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other hard object, sparks may result in the restricted area should ... attachment is a risk of fire or wildfire, do not use of a metal blade. Contact your edger, avoid cutting close to the blade. by the cutting attachment or damage the cutting attachment and property (e.g. FC 96, FC 111 9 Use the wrench supplied or one of sufficient length to loosen, see ...
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... hot during operation and remain hot for a component which it is hot. WARNING To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from blade contact and / or loss of control, never attempt to reduce the risk of fire from the emission of the heat from any nonroad... clean. Your muffler is not authorized. Never operate your instruction manual. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 FC 96, FC 111 Have such work not described in hot or dry conditions. English WARNING To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of burns,...
... hot during operation and remain hot for a component which it is hot. WARNING To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from blade contact and / or loss of control, never attempt to reduce the risk of fire from the emission of the heat from any nonroad... clean. Your muffler is not authorized. Never operate your instruction manual. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 FC 96, FC 111 Have such work not described in hot or dry conditions. English WARNING To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of burns,...
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..., weeds and soft green plants. This may cause parts of fire and hearing loss. The solid jet of water may cause a fire. FC 96, FC 111 11 Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the machine. Do not clean your local fire agency or... relating to cut almost all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on blades. It will increase the risk of the cutting attachment to produce sharp contoured borders around lawns and flower beds. Remember that could ignite combustible...
..., weeds and soft green plants. This may cause parts of fire and hearing loss. The solid jet of water may cause a fire. FC 96, FC 111 11 Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the machine. Do not clean your local fire agency or... relating to cut almost all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on blades. It will increase the risk of the cutting attachment to produce sharp contoured borders around lawns and flower beds. Remember that could ignite combustible...
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The deflector has been set at the factory so that the blade (3) just touches the ground or breaks the surface of the soil by no more than 5 mm (0.2 in the normal working position, check the depth of ... deflector. Use the following procedure: N Adjust the depth wheel (2) so that the arrow on the deflector and the open side point away from the 12 FC 96, FC 111 257BA006 KN English N Plan the best route for edging. Adjusting Depth of Cut Adjust correctly 2 1 A N To reduce the risk of the ground, your height...
The deflector has been set at the factory so that the blade (3) just touches the ground or breaks the surface of the soil by no more than 5 mm (0.2 in the normal working position, check the depth of ... deflector. Use the following procedure: N Adjust the depth wheel (2) so that the arrow on the deflector and the open side point away from the 12 FC 96, FC 111 257BA006 KN English N Plan the best route for edging. Adjusting Depth of Cut Adjust correctly 2 1 A N To reduce the risk of the ground, your height...
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... your power tool so that cuttings and other debris are directed away from the power tool and operator. N Do not push the blade into the ground. FC 96, FC 111 13 Edging N Always walk forwards when cutting, do not apply force. N Start the cut at no more than half throttle...N Operate at a steady pace to avoid having to make several passes. 1 English Approved Power Tool Attachments The following STIHL attachments may be mounted to line the blade up with pick tines Power scythe Long reach hedge trimmer Long reach hedge trimmer Pole pruner Bristle brush PowerSweep 257BA008 KN 257BA009...
... your power tool so that cuttings and other debris are directed away from the power tool and operator. N Do not push the blade into the ground. FC 96, FC 111 13 Edging N Always walk forwards when cutting, do not apply force. N Start the cut at no more than half throttle...N Operate at a steady pace to avoid having to make several passes. 1 English Approved Power Tool Attachments The following STIHL attachments may be mounted to line the blade up with pick tines Power scythe Long reach hedge trimmer Long reach hedge trimmer Pole pruner Bristle brush PowerSweep 257BA008 KN 257BA009...
Instruction Manual
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... on the thrust plate (10). Your engine requires a mixture of the fuel is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of piston seizure and damage to readjust the carburetor if you use fuels with an ethanol ...firmly. 257BA015 KN English Fuel This engine is also important. For this reason STIHL recommends that the blade mounting (1) faces up. 5 9 6 4 9 11 10 6 2 4 3 N Insert the stop - Gasoline with various ethanol contents. FC 96, FC 111 15 N Position the blade (9) on the shaft (11) and block the shaft. it out. ...
... on the thrust plate (10). Your engine requires a mixture of the fuel is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of piston seizure and damage to readjust the carburetor if you use fuels with an ethanol ...firmly. 257BA015 KN English Fuel This engine is also important. For this reason STIHL recommends that the blade mounting (1) faces up. 5 9 6 4 9 11 10 6 2 4 3 N Insert the stop - Gasoline with various ethanol contents. FC 96, FC 111 15 N Position the blade (9) on the shaft (11) and block the shaft. it out. ...
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N Remove, clean and inspect the cutting blade. N Only use resistor type spark plugs with local environmental requirements....tank in a well ventilated area. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. Do not use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. English 3 N Press the boot (2) firmly onto the spark plug. N Fit the cover (1) and screw it down ... out of the reach of fire and burn injury, use a spark plug with the combination wrench. 22 FC 96, FC 111 N Store the machine in serious injuries or damage to the cylinder fins and air filter. Arcing may ...
N Remove, clean and inspect the cutting blade. N Only use resistor type spark plugs with local environmental requirements....tank in a well ventilated area. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. Do not use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. English 3 N Press the boot (2) firmly onto the spark plug. N Fit the cover (1) and screw it down ... out of the reach of fire and burn injury, use a spark plug with the combination wrench. 22 FC 96, FC 111 N Store the machine in serious injuries or damage to the cylinder fins and air filter. Arcing may ...
Instruction Manual
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... damage before starting the power tool. see "Mounting the Cutting Blade". see "Mounting the Cutting Blade". 24 FC 96, FC 111 Replacing the Wear Guard 4 4 5 N Remove the cutting blade - N Fit the thrust plate (3). it must be seriously damaged if you use only the following original STIHL cutting blades: Length 200 mm 200 mm Thickness 2.4 mm 3.8 mm Marking 4133...
... damage before starting the power tool. see "Mounting the Cutting Blade". see "Mounting the Cutting Blade". 24 FC 96, FC 111 Replacing the Wear Guard 4 4 5 N Remove the cutting blade - N Fit the thrust plate (3). it must be seriously damaged if you use only the following original STIHL cutting blades: Length 200 mm 200 mm Thickness 2.4 mm 3.8 mm Marking 4133...
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... or cranking effort very high, have valve clearance checked and, if necessary, adjusted by servicing dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - the blade must not rotate X X Adjust idle speed Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged...servicing dealer1) Have replaced by servicing dealer1) Check X Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten FC 96, FC 111 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 25
... or cranking effort very high, have valve clearance checked and, if necessary, adjusted by servicing dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - the blade must not rotate X X Adjust idle speed Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged...servicing dealer1) Have replaced by servicing dealer1) Check X Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten FC 96, FC 111 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 25
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...Check X springs) Have replaced by servicing dealer1) Visual inspection X Blade Replace Check tightness X Check X Gearbox wear guard Replace Gearbox lubrication Check Replenish Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Only if there is longer or operating conditions ...are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required X X X X X X X 26 FC 96, FC ...
...Check X springs) Have replaced by servicing dealer1) Visual inspection X Blade Replace Check tightness X Check X Gearbox wear guard Replace Gearbox lubrication Check Replenish Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Only if there is longer or operating conditions ...are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required X X X X X X X 26 FC 96, FC ...
Instruction Manual
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Stop Switch 3. Choke Lever 6. Carburetor Adjusting Screws 11. Main Parts 1 23 4 5 6 7 12 13 10 11 9 8 16 15 17 18 19 14 # 20 22 21 English 1. Fuel Filler Cap 10. Depth Wheel 19. Gearbox 21. Cutting Blade 16. Cover 14. Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 15. Wear Guard 22. Throttle Trigger 5. Manual Fuel Pump 13. Loop Handle 2. Throttle Trigger Lockout 4. Air Filter Cover 7. Fuel Tank 8. Machine Support 9. Starter Grip 12. Deflector 17. Drive Tube 18. Wingnut 20. Skirt # Serial Number 0000-GXX-0488-A0 FC 96, FC 111 27
Stop Switch 3. Choke Lever 6. Carburetor Adjusting Screws 11. Main Parts 1 23 4 5 6 7 12 13 10 11 9 8 16 15 17 18 19 14 # 20 22 21 English 1. Fuel Filler Cap 10. Depth Wheel 19. Gearbox 21. Cutting Blade 16. Cover 14. Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 15. Wear Guard 22. Throttle Trigger 5. Manual Fuel Pump 13. Loop Handle 2. Throttle Trigger Lockout 4. Air Filter Cover 7. Fuel Tank 8. Machine Support 9. Starter Grip 12. Deflector 17. Drive Tube 18. Wingnut 20. Skirt # Serial Number 0000-GXX-0488-A0 FC 96, FC 111 27
Instruction Manual
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... on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL single cylinder four-stroke engine with mixture lubrication FC 96 Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to ISO 8893: Idle speed: 1.73 cu.in (28.4 cc) 1.5 in (38...be activated. 4. Gearbox Reduces engine speed to speed required to on ground and keeps edger blade at 7,000 rpm 2,800 rpm 28 FC 96, FC 111 Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to drive the edger blade. 21. Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours CARB...
... on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL single cylinder four-stroke engine with mixture lubrication FC 96 Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to ISO 8893: Idle speed: 1.73 cu.in (28.4 cc) 1.5 in (38...be activated. 4. Gearbox Reduces engine speed to speed required to on ground and keeps edger blade at 7,000 rpm 2,800 rpm 28 FC 96, FC 111 Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred to drive the edger blade. 21. Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours CARB...
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... integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 24.5 fl.oz (0.71 l) Weight dry, with deflector and blade 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) FC 96, FC 111 29 Take the product, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for the latest information on small parts. STIHL recommends that other repair work be thrown in some cases, by authorized...
... integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 24.5 fl.oz (0.71 l) Weight dry, with deflector and blade 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) FC 96, FC 111 29 Take the product, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for the latest information on small parts. STIHL recommends that other repair work be thrown in some cases, by authorized...