STIHL EC 70 Edger Owners Manual

STIHL EC7D. Instruction Manual Owner’s Manual Assembling Safety Precautions Operating Instructions Mainten nce a english / USA Contents Parts and Controls 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . 6 Working Techniques . 15 Fitting the Cutting Blade . 17 Mounting the Loop Handle . 18 Starting . 19 Lubricating Flexible Shaft . 20 Gearbox Lubrication . 21 Replacing the Depth Wheel 21 Replacing the Skirt . 21 Replacing the Cutting Blade . 22 Storing the Machine 22 Key to Symbols 23 Maintenance and Repairs .

23 Specifications . 24 Special Accessories . 24 This manual contains warnings, operating and safety precautions for the STIHL EC 70 edger. Pay special attention to the safety precautions outlined on pages 4 to 14. 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 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. !Warning! Because a 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 clorine-free paper 1999 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 387 3021. M0,5. M9. PM. Printed in USA STIHl 1 EC 70 english / USA Parts and Controls 1= Power supply cord 2= Trigger switch 3= Starting lockout lever 4= Loop handle 4 3 2 1 387BA005 KN 5= Strain relief flap 6= Cutting blade 7= Deflector 387BA006 KN 5 8= Depth wheel 9= Wingnut 10= Skirt 7 9 6 8 10 387BA007 KN 2 EC 70 english / USA Definitions 1 = Power supply cord. Supplies electric to current motor. 2 = Trigger switch. To switch the machine “on ” and “off ” 3 = Starting lockout lever. Must be depressed before the trigger switch can be activated. 4 = Loop handle. For easy control of machine during cutting work. 5 = Strain relief flap. Supports extension cord and reduces the likelihood of disconnection of extension cord receptacles and trimmer plug. 6 = Cutting blade. Metal cutting blade for cutting grass, weeds and soft green plants. 7 = Deflector. The deflector is designed to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objects flung backwards toward the operator by the cutting tool and from contact with the cutting tool. 8 = Depth wheel. Deflector-mounted depth wheel rolls on ground and keeps edger´s cutting blade at present height for required depth of cut. 9= Wingnut. Must be loosened to rotate the deflector to adjust the depth of cut. 10= Skirt. The skirt is designed to reduce the risk from foreign objects flung backwards toward the operator by the cutting tool. EC 70 3 english / USA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !Warning! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury form electrocution, thrown objects and blade contact, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1 = Avoid Dangerous Environment Don’t use appliance in damp or wet locations. 2 = Don’t Use In Rain. 3 = Keep Children Away -All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area. 4 = Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. 5 = Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. 6 = Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended. 7 = Ground Foult Circuit interupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are a available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety. 8 = Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. 9 = Cord Sets – Make sure your cord set is in good condition. When using an extension cord set, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.