STIHL FC 83 Edger Owners Manual

STIHL FC 83 Instruction Manual Owner’s Manual Manual de instrucciones Manual del usuario o 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.

!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 Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper is recyclable 2001 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 242 3021. M0,2. F1. PM. Printed in USA Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions . 3 Working Techniques . 12 Mounting the Loop Handle . 14 Fitting the Cutting Blade . 15 Fuel 16 Fueling . 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine 17 Operating Instructions 20 Cleaning the Air Filter . 20 Motor Management 21 Adjusting the Carburetor 21 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 22 Checking the Spark Plug 23 Lubricating the Gearbox . 24 Rewind Starter 25 Storing the Machine . 25 Replacing the Depth Wheel / Gearbox Wheel 25 Replacing the Skirt . 26 Replacing the Cutting Blade . 28 Maintenance Chart . 29 Parts and Controls . 30 Specifications . 32 Special Accessories . 32 Maintenance and Repairs 33 Quality Certification 33 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 34 STIHl 1 FC 83 english / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in the 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 power tool or individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the power tool, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the power tool. 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. 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 83 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. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may cause blades to crack, chip or break. Thrown objects or damaged blades may result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. Safe use of an edger involves.