STIHL FC 85 Edger Owners Manual

STIHL FC 85 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! For safe operation follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious injury. Advertencia! Para su seguridad durante el manejo de este producto, siga siempre las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso indebido puede causar lesiones graves. English / USA Contents Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your edger. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL edger, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your edger.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2003 0458 245 3021. M1. E3. PM. Printed in USA Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions . 3 Working Techniques . 12 Mounting the Loop Handle . 15 Adjusting the Throttle Cable* 15 Fitting the Cutting Blade . 16 Fuel 17 Fueling 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine 19 Operating Instructions 21 Cleaning the Air Filter . 22 Motor Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 23 Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler . 24 Checking the Spark Plug 24 Lubricating the Gearbox . 25 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring . 26 Storing the Machine 28 Replacing the Depth Wheel / Gearbox Wheel 29 Replacing the Skirt . 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 Using this Manual ” Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. !Warning! Because an edger is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper deflector and handle for the type of cutting attachment being used. Always wear proper eye protection. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your edger differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. Printed on chlorine-free paper. STIHl FC 85 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. Warning where there is a risk of damaging the machine or individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the machine. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to several models with different features. Components that are not installed in all models and related applications are marked thus *. Such components are available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: : Step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for changes, modifications or improvements not covered in this manual. Description of step or procedure that refers directly to the illustration and contains item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2). 2 FC 85 English / USA Safety Precautions Warning! Because an edger is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Save this owner’s manual and read the safety instructions periodically. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Careless or improper use of any edger may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your edger. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances.