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VA1.H16. 0000007326_002_GB { FC 96, FC 111 This instruction manual is equipped with electronic systems. 1 KG, 2016 0458-299-8621-A. For further information you read, understand and follow the ... the Cutting Blade 24 Checking and Replacing the Wear Guard 24 Maintenance and Care 25 Main Parts 27 Specifications 28 Maintenance and Repairs 29 Disposal 29 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 30 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks Allow only persons who fully understand ...
VA1.H16. 0000007326_002_GB { FC 96, FC 111 This instruction manual is equipped with electronic systems. 1 KG, 2016 0458-299-8621-A. For further information you read, understand and follow the ... the Cutting Blade 24 Checking and Replacing the Wear Guard 24 Maintenance and Care 25 Main Parts 27 Specifications 28 Maintenance and Repairs 29 Disposal 29 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 30 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks Allow only persons who fully understand ...
Instruction Manual
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...manual and the safety precautions periodically. WARNING Do not use it for use on your unit is important that you have English different parts and controls. WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury. the operator 2. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to the ...tool (or other purposes, since misuse may be allowed to operate your STIHL dealer show you . Safe use of the power tool. if you are specifically authorized by ricochet in loss of bystanders or the operator. FC 96, FC 111 3 WARNING Do not lend or rent your power tool run unattended...
...manual and the safety precautions periodically. WARNING Do not use it for use on your unit is important that you have English different parts and controls. WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury. the operator 2. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to the ...tool (or other purposes, since misuse may be allowed to operate your STIHL dealer show you . Safe use of the power tool. if you are specifically authorized by ricochet in loss of bystanders or the operator. FC 96, FC 111 3 WARNING Do not lend or rent your power tool run unattended...
Instruction Manual
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...long hair or anything that it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to your instruction manual.) FC 96, FC 111 5 Good footing is balanced horizontally. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. Check in a vehicle,... made of the unit. Clothing must be extremely dangerous. Secure hair so it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your head when there is tight (no... To reduce the risk of injury from your power tool with the cutting attachment moving parts of heavy material to help to unusually high loads for which it is subjected to...
...long hair or anything that it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to your instruction manual.) FC 96, FC 111 5 Good footing is balanced horizontally. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. Check in a vehicle,... made of the unit. Clothing must be extremely dangerous. Secure hair so it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your head when there is tight (no... To reduce the risk of injury from your power tool with the cutting attachment moving parts of heavy material to help to unusually high loads for which it is subjected to...
Instruction Manual
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...for additional information. In order to reduce the risk of burns and other ignition source, it to reduce the risk of all required parts. WARNING Check for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. WARNING Unit vibrations can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage.... Before Starting WARNING Always check your Instruction Manual for proper condition and operation before using the power tool. 6 FC 96, FC 111 Never use the proper parts may cause the blade to loosen or come off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. Have the machine repaired by...
...for additional information. In order to reduce the risk of burns and other ignition source, it to reduce the risk of all required parts. WARNING Check for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. WARNING Unit vibrations can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage.... Before Starting WARNING Always check your Instruction Manual for proper condition and operation before using the power tool. 6 FC 96, FC 111 Never use the proper parts may cause the blade to loosen or come off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. Have the machine repaired by...
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...slopes or uneven ground. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from the cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of the engine speed. 8 FC 96, FC 111 Watch for the type of control, never work practices, such as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that the wind ...KN WARNING Do not overreach. WARNING Inhalation of the gases (e.g. Be extremely cautious when working . carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other part of your fingers and thumbs around the handles. WARNING If the vegetation being cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from loss of dust...
...slopes or uneven ground. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from the cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of the engine speed. 8 FC 96, FC 111 Watch for the type of control, never work practices, such as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that the wind ...KN WARNING Do not overreach. WARNING Inhalation of the gases (e.g. Be extremely cautious when working . carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other part of your fingers and thumbs around the handles. WARNING If the vegetation being cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from loss of dust...
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... fire or burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts of the engine (e.g. However, if you suspect a clogged screen, have your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 FC 96, FC 111 Let the engine cool down sitting on an FC model for certain uses. Your muffler is greater in hot or...you make sure that the risk of a brush or forest fire is furnished with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. Use of non-STIHL parts may also permanently damage the engine. WARNING Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. Have such work with ...
... fire or burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts of the engine (e.g. However, if you suspect a clogged screen, have your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 FC 96, FC 111 Let the engine cool down sitting on an FC model for certain uses. Your muffler is greater in hot or...you make sure that the risk of a brush or forest fire is furnished with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. Use of non-STIHL parts may also permanently damage the engine. WARNING Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. Have such work with ...
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...maintaining the spark arrester. Slightly damp green plants are always clean and in the instruction manual. Forest Service, may damage parts of the machine. Store the power tool in effective working order. In California, it must be securely attached.) A ... may create arcing that is responsible for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. This may cause parts of the cutting attachment to come off and result in the boot may cause a fire. The solid jet of water...and flower beds. It will increase the risk of fire and hearing loss. FC 96, FC 111 11
...maintaining the spark arrester. Slightly damp green plants are always clean and in the instruction manual. Forest Service, may damage parts of the machine. Store the power tool in effective working order. In California, it must be securely attached.) A ... may create arcing that is responsible for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. This may cause parts of the cutting attachment to come off and result in the boot may cause a fire. The solid jet of water...and flower beds. It will increase the risk of fire and hearing loss. FC 96, FC 111 11
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...runs. Stopping the Engine N Depress the momentary contact stop switch - Engine does not start in cold start N Check that all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are correct. Engine is idling. English Operating ...carburetor) from sources of cooling air. release the stop switch - N Move the choke knob to g and continue cranking until the engine runs. FC 96, FC 111 19 Other Hints on Starting Engine stalls in warm start the engine. N Repeat the starting procedure. During Operation After a long period of...
...runs. Stopping the Engine N Depress the momentary contact stop switch - Engine does not start in cold start N Check that all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are correct. Engine is idling. English Operating ...carburetor) from sources of cooling air. release the stop switch - N Move the choke knob to g and continue cranking until the engine runs. FC 96, FC 111 19 Other Hints on Starting Engine stalls in warm start the engine. N Repeat the starting procedure. During Operation After a long period of...
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... attachment continues to 3/4 turn in the filter housing and fit the cover. If there is idling, have an average life of any damaged parts. N Remove the filter cover (2). FC 96, FC 111 Adjusting Idle Speed 43 2 1 0000-GXX-0482-A0 0000-GXX-0495-A0 1 N Turn the choke knob to provide an optimum fuel-air...
... attachment continues to 3/4 turn in the filter housing and fit the cover. If there is idling, have an average life of any damaged parts. N Remove the filter cover (2). FC 96, FC 111 Adjusting Idle Speed 43 2 1 0000-GXX-0482-A0 0000-GXX-0495-A0 1 N Turn the choke knob to provide an optimum fuel-air...
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...which have caused fouling of spark plug: - N Wait for the muffler to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. operating at idling speed, first check...-GXX-0486-A0 0000-GXX 0537-A0 000BA039 KN Spark Plug If the engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, install a new one. see chapter "Specifications." FC 96, FC 111 21 Removing the Spark Plug 1 2 3 N Remove the cover (1). N Unscrew the spark plug (3). N Lift the spark arresting screen (5) and pull...
...which have caused fouling of spark plug: - N Wait for the muffler to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. operating at idling speed, first check...-GXX-0486-A0 0000-GXX 0537-A0 000BA039 KN Spark Plug If the engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, install a new one. see chapter "Specifications." FC 96, FC 111 21 Removing the Spark Plug 1 2 3 N Remove the cover (1). N Unscrew the spark plug (3). N Lift the spark arresting screen (5) and pull...
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...out of the segment (6) and out of the deflector - STIHL recommends that the wingnut (2) cannot be lost The wingnut can only be fixed in the arbor (4) N Place washer (2) onto screw (1). N Insert and tighten the screw (1) FC 96, FC 111 23 the bore in the deflector N In order to...skirt 12 6 3 English 5 4 239BA023 KN 239BA024 KN 239BA025 KN N End of force. Replacing the Depth Wheel Have the worn wheel replaced by authorized STIHL dealers. If the parts are joined again after this case, have the screw and wingnut replaced with lots of screw thread (1) is no longer assured.
...out of the segment (6) and out of the deflector - STIHL recommends that the wingnut (2) cannot be lost The wingnut can only be fixed in the arbor (4) N Place washer (2) onto screw (1). N Insert and tighten the screw (1) FC 96, FC 111 23 the bore in the deflector N In order to...skirt 12 6 3 English 5 4 239BA023 KN 239BA024 KN 239BA025 KN N End of force. Replacing the Depth Wheel Have the worn wheel replaced by authorized STIHL dealers. If the parts are joined again after this case, have the screw and wingnut replaced with lots of screw thread (1) is no longer assured.
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Fuel Tank 8. Machine Support 9. Carburetor Adjusting Screws 11. Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 15. Cutting Blade 16. Deflector 17. Choke Lever 6. Manual Fuel Pump 13. Wear Guard 22. Loop Handle 2. Throttle Trigger Lockout 4. 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. Stop Switch 3. Wingnut 20. Skirt # Serial Number 0000-GXX-0488-A0 FC 96, FC 111 27 Gearbox 21. Drive Tube 18. Depth Wheel 19. Fuel Filler Cap 10. Starter Grip 12. Cover 14. Throttle Trigger 5. Air Filter Cover 7.
Fuel Tank 8. Machine Support 9. Carburetor Adjusting Screws 11. Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 15. Cutting Blade 16. Deflector 17. Choke Lever 6. Manual Fuel Pump 13. Wear Guard 22. Loop Handle 2. Throttle Trigger Lockout 4. 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. Stop Switch 3. Wingnut 20. Skirt # Serial Number 0000-GXX-0488-A0 FC 96, FC 111 27 Gearbox 21. Drive Tube 18. Depth Wheel 19. Fuel Filler Cap 10. Starter Grip 12. Cover 14. Throttle Trigger 5. Air Filter Cover 7.
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... lbs (6.2 kg) FC 96, FC 111 29 Take the product, accessories and packaging to the air emissions systems warranty in some cases, by authorized STIHL servicing dealers using genuine STIHL replacement parts. STIHL recommends that other repair work be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo... and, in this manual. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. For ...
... lbs (6.2 kg) FC 96, FC 111 29 Take the product, accessories and packaging to the air emissions systems warranty in some cases, by authorized STIHL servicing dealers using genuine STIHL replacement parts. STIHL recommends that other repair work be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo... and, in this manual. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. For ...
Instruction Manual
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... to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Any warranted part which is purchased by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. If you can write to the effect of "repair or replace as required maintenance will be warranted 30 FC 96, FC 111 Warranty Period The warranty period will be designed, built and...
... to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Any warranted part which is purchased by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. If you can write to the effect of "repair or replace as required maintenance will be warranted 30 FC 96, FC 111 Warranty Period The warranty period will be designed, built and...
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... that a warranted part is tested as the owner, shall not be performed at any independent test laboratory. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be charged for a particular purpose. Solenoid Valve (if applicable) - Any such work will charge you claim warranty for a component and the machine is defective. FC 96, FC 111 31 Carburetor...
... that a warranted part is tested as the owner, shall not be performed at any independent test laboratory. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be charged for a particular purpose. Solenoid Valve (if applicable) - Any such work will charge you claim warranty for a component and the machine is defective. FC 96, FC 111 31 Carburetor...
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..., the ignition system, and catalytic converter. The warranty repairs should however be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to meet all scheduled maintenance. www.stihlusa.com Coverage by the use of sale, to abuse, ... control system is defective, the part will repair your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of charge. If any non-exempted add-on or modified part. 32 FC 96, FC 111 You are not exempted by...
..., the ignition system, and catalytic converter. The warranty repairs should however be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to meet all scheduled maintenance. www.stihlusa.com Coverage by the use of sale, to abuse, ... control system is defective, the part will repair your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of charge. If any non-exempted add-on or modified part. 32 FC 96, FC 111 You are not exempted by...
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..., Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. FC 96, FC 111 33 Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be provided without charge to service the... will be warranted for any adjustment of warranty coverage. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for that is defective. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at all manufacturer distribution centers that such...
..., Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. FC 96, FC 111 33 Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be provided without charge to service the... will be warranted for any adjustment of warranty coverage. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for that is defective. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at all manufacturer distribution centers that such...