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... 30 Maintenance and Care 31 Main 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 to operate your trimmer/brushcutter. 37 To...
... 30 Maintenance and Care 31 Main 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 to operate your trimmer/brushcutter. 37 To...
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... time to time. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of personal injury. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a trimmer/ brushcutter is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head.) A "brushcutter" designates a unit equipped with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC The terminology utilized in this manual...
... time to time. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of personal injury. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a trimmer/ brushcutter is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head.) A "brushcutter" designates a unit equipped with metal blades. 2 FS 70 RC The terminology utilized in this manual...
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...tool. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to crack, chip or break. FS models with an "R" on your FS model. Warning! As more fully explained later in this manual. Observe all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. Be sure that are using it understands the information contained in ...these safety precautions and warnings apply to the operator or bystanders. The use it will cut you are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood FS 70 RC...
...tool. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to crack, chip or break. FS models with an "R" on your FS model. Warning! As more fully explained later in this manual. Observe all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. Be sure that are using it understands the information contained in ...these safety precautions and warnings apply to the operator or bystanders. The use it will cut you are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood FS 70 RC...
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... carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the above shoulder level. 4 FS 70 RC To reduce the risk of the unit. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the operator's hands. Avoid...
... carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the above shoulder level. 4 FS 70 RC To reduce the risk of the unit. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the operator's hands. Avoid...
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... loads for use may escape from your unit, see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." FS 70 RC 5 Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are useable with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal...
... loads for use may escape from your unit, see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." FS 70 RC 5 Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are useable with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal...
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... cap. Always check your power tool. Never use the proper parts may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 70 RC Failure to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. ... does not fit in the corresponding recess in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Using the grip, turn .) Fold the grip flush with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening with Grip Warning! Before Starting Warning! Never attempt to cool before starting your clothing immediately...
... cap. Always check your power tool. Never use the proper parts may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 70 RC Failure to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. ... does not fit in the corresponding recess in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Using the grip, turn .) Fold the grip flush with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening with Grip Warning! Before Starting Warning! Never attempt to cool before starting your clothing immediately...
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..., handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used (see chapters on the deflector (A) and limit stop (B) (as specified in an open area. FS 70 RC 7 Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to change your size before starting throttle and allow other solid surface in your instruction manual for the clutch...
..., handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used (see chapters on the deflector (A) and limit stop (B) (as specified in an open area. FS 70 RC 7 Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to change your size before starting throttle and allow other solid surface in your instruction manual for the clutch...
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... the starter rope around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your body. Working Conditions Operate and start it automatically springs back to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool under good visibility and daylight conditions only. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your power tool and... keep hands and feet away from loss of control, never work on a ladder or on slopes or uneven ground. Operate it may result. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC
... the starter rope around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your body. Working Conditions Operate and start it automatically springs back to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool under good visibility and daylight conditions only. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your power tool and... keep hands and feet away from loss of control, never work on a ladder or on slopes or uneven ground. Operate it may result. Work carefully. 8 FS 70 RC
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... cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other injury always wear proper eye protection (see the chapter on "Proper Clothing") and ensure that are approached. FS 70 RC 9 carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other airborne contaminants, in particular those with a chemical substance (such as vehicles or windows. As soon as the engine...
... cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other injury always wear proper eye protection (see the chapter on "Proper Clothing") and ensure that are approached. FS 70 RC 9 carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other airborne contaminants, in particular those with a chemical substance (such as vehicles or windows. As soon as the engine...
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... jobs. If the blade or head continues to the blade. STIHL recommends use , stop work , examine the area for stones, glass, fence wire, metal, trash or other parts of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. 10 FS 70 RC In addition, be alert to an increased possibility of burns... spark plug boot before adjusting the length of sufficient length to the ground. English Warning! The cutting attachment could cause damage to loosen, see your STIHL dealer.
... jobs. If the blade or head continues to the blade. STIHL recommends use , stop work , examine the area for stones, glass, fence wire, metal, trash or other parts of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. 10 FS 70 RC In addition, be alert to an increased possibility of burns... spark plug boot before adjusting the length of sufficient length to the ground. English Warning! The cutting attachment could cause damage to loosen, see your STIHL dealer.
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...not use a metal blade on proper mounting see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 RC 11 Have your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Due to the heat from blade contact and / or loss of the catalytic converter. This causes the... clutch to slip continuously and results in the muffler. Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged / deformed muffler shell may also permanently damage the engine. ...
...not use a metal blade on proper mounting see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 70 RC 11 Have your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Due to the heat from blade contact and / or loss of the catalytic converter. This causes the... clutch to slip continuously and results in the muffler. Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged / deformed muffler shell may also permanently damage the engine. ...
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..., the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut if there are ignored, there is found on the base are applied to the operator or bystanders. Risk of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. Kickout (blade thrust) is important to the rear. 12 FS 70 RC It is the...
..., the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut if there are ignored, there is found on the base are applied to the operator or bystanders. Risk of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. Kickout (blade thrust) is important to the rear. 12 FS 70 RC It is the...
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... When the cutting edges on both sides, i.e. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the boot may deny coverage. Warning! FS 70 RC 13 The power tool is recommended for cutting fern or reed. However, if you make sure that the cutting attachment is damaged, missing...It has 4 cutting knives with a spark-arresting screen to utilize the cutting edges on blades. front and rear. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used when cutting with the...
... When the cutting edges on both sides, i.e. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the boot may deny coverage. Warning! FS 70 RC 13 The power tool is recommended for cutting fern or reed. However, if you make sure that the cutting attachment is damaged, missing...It has 4 cutting knives with a spark-arresting screen to utilize the cutting edges on blades. front and rear. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used when cutting with the...
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Store the power tool in the instruction manual. 14 FS 70 RC English Keep blades sharp. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children.
Store the power tool in the instruction manual. 14 FS 70 RC English Keep blades sharp. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children.
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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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... comes with the cutting attachment. 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...used 15 Shoulder strap must be used Warning! Make sure your unit is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN 16 FS 70 RC see "Approved Combinations of control and contact with the cutting attachment: use - Handle - Cutting Attachment - Read the ...
... comes with the cutting attachment. 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...used 15 Shoulder strap must be used Warning! Make sure your unit is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN 16 FS 70 RC see "Approved Combinations of control and contact with the cutting attachment: use - Handle - Cutting Attachment - Read the ...
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... by changing distance (A). N Tighten down the screw (2) firmly. Mounting the Deflector Deflectors (1) and (2) are both mounted to the gearbox in the same way. 002BA263 KN FS 70 RC 17 N Hold the barrier bar (3) against the loop handle and insert the screw with washer. Recommended distance (A): about 14 in (35 cm) N Loosen the screw...
... by changing distance (A). N Tighten down the screw (2) firmly. Mounting the Deflector Deflectors (1) and (2) are both mounted to the gearbox in the same way. 002BA263 KN FS 70 RC 17 N Hold the barrier bar (3) against the loop handle and insert the screw with washer. Recommended distance (A): about 14 in (35 cm) N Loosen the screw...
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and apply slight pressure. N Go to mount or remove cutting attachments. 18 FS 70 RC N Rotate nut or cutting attachment on its back so that the cutting attachment mounting face is facing up. Mounting the mowing head 002BA342 KN...recess (4) in a safe place. see "Mounting the Deflector". Mounting the cutting attachment Use a deflector that matches the cutting attachment - Block the shaft. 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 slips into position ...
and apply slight pressure. N Go to mount or remove cutting attachments. 18 FS 70 RC N Rotate nut or cutting attachment on its back so that the cutting attachment mounting face is facing up. Mounting the mowing head 002BA342 KN...recess (4) in a safe place. see "Mounting the Deflector". Mounting the cutting attachment Use a deflector that matches the cutting attachment - Block the shaft. 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 slips into position ...
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... other mowing heads Refer to block the shaft. To reduce the risk of grass cutting blade (2) must point clockwise. 681BA108 KN FS 70 RC 19 Cutting edges of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the mowing line by hand. tap it on the deflector ... N Screw the mowing head counterclockwise on the deflector trims surplus line to mount a grass cutting blade. N Block the shaft. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 002BA081 KN STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced automatically if remaining line is advanced. The blade on to the correct length...
... other mowing heads Refer to block the shaft. To reduce the risk of grass cutting blade (2) must point clockwise. 681BA108 KN FS 70 RC 19 Cutting edges of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the mowing line by hand. tap it on the deflector ... N Screw the mowing head counterclockwise on the deflector trims surplus line to mount a grass cutting blade. N Block the shaft. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 002BA081 KN STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced automatically if remaining line is advanced. The blade on to the correct length...
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... STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use in both 20 FS 70 RC ...rotation is indicated by an arrow on the inside of the deflector. 6 4 3 5 1 2 N Place the cutting attachment (1) on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of 50:1. Securing the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (3) and rider plate (4) on to operate on the thrust...
... STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use in both 20 FS 70 RC ...rotation is indicated by an arrow on the inside of the deflector. 6 4 3 5 1 2 N Place the cutting attachment (1) on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of 50:1. Securing the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (3) and rider plate (4) on to operate on the thrust...