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...brushcutter is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used. Always wear proper eye protection. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you read and understand and follow the maintenance and...Parts 32 Specifications 34 Special Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 35 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 35 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 70 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual....
...brushcutter is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used. Always wear proper eye protection. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you read and understand and follow the maintenance and...Parts 32 Specifications 34 Special Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 35 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 35 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 70 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual....
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... individual components. N Lever (2) ... Such paragraphs are marked with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a trimmer/ brushcutter is to continually improve all...property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. Warning! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with a rigid metal... lightweight FS models may only be used with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of cutting attachments may not...
... individual components. N Lever (2) ... Such paragraphs are marked with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a trimmer/ brushcutter is to continually improve all...property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. Warning! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with a rigid metal... lightweight FS models may only be used with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of cutting attachments may not...
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... (e.g. All factors which might be allowed in the area where it . Have your STIHL dealer show you . Warning! Use your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for use it is in the direction of the machine. Minors should not be... to the use of personal injury, make sure that affect blood FS 70 RC 3 Warning! As more fully explained later in use . Observe all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. Warning! Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may have any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which contribute ...
... (e.g. All factors which might be allowed in the area where it . Have your STIHL dealer show you . Warning! Use your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for use it is in the direction of the machine. Minors should not be... to the use of personal injury, make sure that affect blood FS 70 RC 3 Warning! As more fully explained later in use . Observe all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. Warning! Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may have any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which contribute ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...87.1 (or your applicable national standard.) To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Warning! Power tool noise... ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the rotating cutting attachment. Wear long pants made of heavy material to protect your hearing. An AV system ... operator's hands. Keep the AV system well maintained. All the above shoulder level. 4 FS 70 RC Always wear gloves when handling the machine and metal blades. Secure hair so it is...
...87.1 (or your applicable national standard.) To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Warning! Power tool noise... ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the rotating cutting attachment. Wear long pants made of heavy material to protect your hearing. An AV system ... operator's hands. Keep the AV system well maintained. All the above shoulder level. 4 FS 70 RC Always wear gloves when handling the machine and metal blades. Secure hair so it is...
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... (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. FS 70 RC 5 Do not wear sandals or go barefoot. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"... in a vehicle, properly secure it is balanced horizontally. STIHL recommends that the machine is damaged. Do...
... (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. FS 70 RC 5 Do not wear sandals or go barefoot. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"... in a vehicle, properly secure it is balanced horizontally. STIHL recommends that the machine is damaged. Do...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the spark plug boot is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your power tool for fueling and move freely and always spring back to use a power tool that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 70 RC English Fueling Instructions Warning! Cap with this ...for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Fuel your power tool in safe operating condition. Warning! Do not attach any spilled fuel has been wiped away. The throttle trigger must be properly tightened and in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Always shut off ...
... the spark plug boot is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your power tool for fueling and move freely and always spring back to use a power tool that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 70 RC English Fueling Instructions Warning! Cap with this ...for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Fuel your power tool in safe operating condition. Warning! Do not attach any spilled fuel has been wiped away. The throttle trigger must be properly tightened and in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Always shut off ...
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...spot, outdoors only. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN English For specific starting instructions, see chapters on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" of control, do not attempt to suit your unit is a one-person machine. Do not allow the engine to slow down to change...Warning! Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all other persons in operation. Warning! Your power tool is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for proper control and less fatigue in the general work . FS 70 RC 7 To be seen in your...
...spot, outdoors only. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN English For specific starting instructions, see chapters on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" of control, do not attempt to suit your unit is a one-person machine. Do not allow the engine to slow down to change...Warning! Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all other persons in operation. Warning! Your power tool is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for proper control and less fatigue in the general work . FS 70 RC 7 To be seen in your...
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English Warning! Failure to follow this position to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool with no further adjustments. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control or contact with the running cutting attachment, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles, ... . To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep children away from the cutting attachment. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. For better footing, clear away scrub and cuttings. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC Important Adjustments Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, be possible to start...
English Warning! Failure to follow this position to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool with no further adjustments. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control or contact with the running cutting attachment, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles, ... . To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep children away from the cutting attachment. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. For better footing, clear away scrub and cuttings. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC Important Adjustments Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, be possible to start...
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... matter".) When the inhalation of eye and other reproductive harm. In the event of the gases (e.g. The cutting attachment continues to 0 or STOP. To reduce the risk of damage to have control of serious or fatal injury/illness...a chemical substance (such as vehicles or windows. To reduce the risk of the engine speed. The rotating cutting attachment may cause respiratory or other airborne contaminants, in poorly ventilated locations. If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ...at least 50 feet (15 m) away. Any coworkers who must be colorless and odorless. FS 70 RC 9
... matter".) When the inhalation of eye and other reproductive harm. In the event of the gases (e.g. The cutting attachment continues to 0 or STOP. To reduce the risk of damage to have control of serious or fatal injury/illness...a chemical substance (such as vehicles or windows. To reduce the risk of the engine speed. The rotating cutting attachment may cause respiratory or other airborne contaminants, in poorly ventilated locations. If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ...at least 50 feet (15 m) away. Any coworkers who must be colorless and odorless. FS 70 RC 9
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... stones or other solid objects. Such attachments may increase the risk of sufficient length to the blade. To reduce the risk of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. Warning! The muffler and other parts while they are hot. 10 FS 70 RC Make sure that could cause the... power tool to kick out or could throw objects of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. should be more difficult to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. The cutting attachment could cause damage to obtain the ...
... stones or other solid objects. Such attachments may increase the risk of sufficient length to the blade. To reduce the risk of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. Warning! The muffler and other parts while they are hot. 10 FS 70 RC Make sure that could cause the... power tool to kick out or could throw objects of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. should be more difficult to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. The cutting attachment could cause damage to obtain the ...
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... modify your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 RC 11 Using the Mowing Heads Do not use a metal blade on an FS model for which is designed to slip continuously and results in your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. This causes the clutch... cylinder housing or a damaged / deformed muffler shell. Due to use with a catalytic converter cools down sitting on "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" in overheating and damage to its operating speed. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged / deformed muffler shell may ...
... modify your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 RC 11 Using the Mowing Heads Do not use a metal blade on an FS model for which is designed to slip continuously and results in your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. This causes the clutch... cylinder housing or a damaged / deformed muffler shell. Due to use with a catalytic converter cools down sitting on "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" in overheating and damage to its operating speed. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged / deformed muffler shell may ...
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...rigid object like a tree, rock, bush or wall. The rapid counterclockwise rotation of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut if there are ignored, there is not necessary, and worn polymer blades... Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction.) STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. It is best to the rear. 12 FS 70 RC Check PolyCut blades for cracks at high speed toward the operator or...
...rigid object like a tree, rock, bush or wall. The rapid counterclockwise rotation of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut if there are ignored, there is not necessary, and worn polymer blades... Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction.) STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. It is best to the rear. 12 FS 70 RC Check PolyCut blades for cracks at high speed toward the operator or...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... It has 4 cutting knives with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may result in the boot may create arcing that the cutting attachment is missing or damaged. Warning! English Warning! Warning! If your muffler was equipped with the shaded area of any maintenance or repair work...Blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Use of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. FS 70 RC 13 When the cutting edges on both sides, i.e. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting fern or reed. Always stop the ...
.... It has 4 cutting knives with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may result in the boot may create arcing that the cutting attachment is missing or damaged. Warning! English Warning! Warning! If your muffler was equipped with the shaded area of any maintenance or repair work...Blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Use of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. FS 70 RC 13 When the cutting edges on both sides, i.e. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting fern or reed. Always stop the ...
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Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle Harness English 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 11 14 16 12 13 10 7 8 12 13 15 16 0414BA005 KN FS 70 RC 15
Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle Harness English 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 11 14 16 12 13 10 7 8 12 13 15 16 0414BA005 KN FS 70 RC 15
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...unit only if equipped with a bike handle or a loop handle with the cutting attachment. Make sure your unit is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN 16 FS 70 RC Mounting the Loop Handle A factory-new machines comes with the machine or is...The complete combination includes: - Handle - Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 mowing head 2 STIHL Autocut C 25-2 mowing head 3 STIHL Autocut 25-2 mowing head 4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 mowing head 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 mowing head 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 mowing head Metal cutting attachments 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass ...
...unit only if equipped with a bike handle or a loop handle with the cutting attachment. Make sure your unit is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN 16 FS 70 RC Mounting the Loop Handle A factory-new machines comes with the machine or is...The complete combination includes: - Handle - Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 mowing head 2 STIHL Autocut C 25-2 mowing head 3 STIHL Autocut 25-2 mowing head 4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 mowing head 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 mowing head 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 mowing head Metal cutting attachments 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...attachment mounting face is facing up. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 002BA346 KN 3 2 2 The output shaft (1) must be blocked with the machine or available as stop pin (2) or screwdriver (2) to "Mounting the Mowing Head" or "Mounting the Metal Cutting Attachment... Position the deflector against the gearbox so that matches the cutting attachment - N Go to mount or remove cutting attachments. 18 FS 70 RC Note the following points when mounting other approved cutting attachments - see "Mounting the Deflector". Keep the instruction sheet for ...
...attachment mounting face is facing up. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 002BA346 KN 3 2 2 The output shaft (1) must be blocked with the machine or available as stop pin (2) or screwdriver (2) to "Mounting the Mowing Head" or "Mounting the Metal Cutting Attachment... Position the deflector against the gearbox so that matches the cutting attachment - N Go to mount or remove cutting attachments. 18 FS 70 RC Note the following points when mounting other approved cutting attachments - see "Mounting the Deflector". Keep the instruction sheet for ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... deflector trims surplus line to the correct length - Check direction of rotation of cutting attachment 1 2 Cutting edges of grass cutting blade (2) must point clockwise. 681BA108 KN FS 70 RC 19 STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 N Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. Removing the mowing head N Block the...
... deflector trims surplus line to the correct length - Check direction of rotation of cutting attachment 1 2 Cutting edges of grass cutting blade (2) must point clockwise. 681BA108 KN FS 70 RC 19 STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 N Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. Removing the mowing head N Block the...
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... the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (3) and rider plate (4) on the thrust plate (2). N Take the parts off the shaft - Fuel This engine is also important. This, in both 20 FS 70 RC This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. For this reason STIHL recommends that ...are for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it down firmly....
... the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (3) and rider plate (4) on the thrust plate (2). N Take the parts off the shaft - Fuel This engine is also important. This, in both 20 FS 70 RC This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. For this reason STIHL recommends that ...are for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it down firmly....
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.... do not use of the shoulder strap is about a hand's width below your right hip. 0414BA009 KN 22 FS 70 RC If the grip does not lie completely flush with the top of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness". Shoulder strap 1 547BA014 KN N Fold the grip flush with the cap and the detent...
.... do not use of the shoulder strap is about a hand's width below your right hip. 0414BA009 KN 22 FS 70 RC If the grip does not lie completely flush with the top of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness". Shoulder strap 1 547BA014 KN N Fold the grip flush with the cap and the detent...
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...Press down - N Move the stop switch - N Pull the starter grip steadily. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the cutting attachment is still cold. Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Hold the unit firmly on the engine support and the deflector. The cutting... attachment must rest securely on the ground with your left hand and press down the interlock lever and open the throttle - Other hints on the drive tube. N Continue cranking until the engine runs. 24 FS 70 RC After a cold start position g ...
...Press down - N Move the stop switch - N Pull the starter grip steadily. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the cutting attachment is still cold. Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Hold the unit firmly on the engine support and the deflector. The cutting... attachment must rest securely on the ground with your left hand and press down the interlock lever and open the throttle - Other hints on the drive tube. N Continue cranking until the engine runs. 24 FS 70 RC After a cold start position g ...