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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.

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STIHL FC 100

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Page 1: ...tion 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 STIH STIHL FC 100 BA_U1_86_01 fm Seite 0 Donnerstag 26 Juli 2007 4 00 16 ...

Page 2: ...nty Statement 39 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 41 Trademarks 43 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 yo...

Page 3: ...here is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine but may improve the operator s under standing 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 may refer to several models with different fea...

Page 4: ...ay result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders Warning Minors should never be allowed to use an edger Bystanders especially child ren and animals should not be allowed in the area where an edger is in use Never let the edger run unattended Warning Do not lend or rent your edger without the owner s manual Be sure that any one using your edger understands the information containe...

Page 5: ...ibration levels Maintain a firm grip at all times but do not squeeze the handles with constant excessive pressures take frequent breaks All the above mentioned precautions do not guarantee that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome Therefore continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers If any of the above symptoms appear s...

Page 6: ...t important in edger work Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles Do not operate edger when barefoot or wearing open sandals Steel toed safety boots are recommended Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to your head when there is a danger of head injuries THE EDGER For illustrations and definitions of the edger parts see the chapter on Parts and Controls Warning Never modify a...

Page 7: ... uses an oil gasoline mixture for fuel see the chapter on Fuel of your owner s manual Warning Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel If spilled or ignited by a spark or other ignition source it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel Fueling Instructions Fuel your edger i...

Page 8: ...IHL cap raise the grip on the top of the cap until it is upright at a 90 angle Insert the cap in the fuel tank opening with the triangular marks on the grip of the cap and on the fuel tank opening lining up Using the grip turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as it will go approx a quarter turn Fold the grip flush with the top of the cap If the grip does not lie completely flush with the cap and th...

Page 9: ... starter mechanism Catalytic converter Warning Some STIHL edger models are equipped with a catalytic converter which is designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by a chemical process in the muffler Due to this process the muffler does not cool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is shut off To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries the follo...

Page 10: ...erious or fatal injury from inhaling toxic fumes never run the edger indoors or in poorly ventilated locations Warning Use of this product can generate dust and fumes containing chemicals known to cause respiratory disease cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular dust or fume at issue consult your employer governmental agen...

Page 11: ...avoid glass enclosures automobiles and the like Warning To reduce the risk of injury from thrown objectsand blade contact never operate an edger without properly mounted deflector and skirt Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Warning To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact keep hands and feet away from cutting area Warning This edger is normally to be used at grou...

Page 12: ...immediately Such tools may shatter at high speed and cause a serious or fatal injury Warning A loose nut may cause the blade to vibrate crack break or come off the edger which may result in serious or fatal injury Make sure that the blade is properly tightened Use the wrench supplied or one of sufficient length to obtain the proper torque If the blade loosens after being properly tightened stop wo...

Page 13: ... and repair Use of parts manufactured by others may cause serious or fatal injury Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your owner s manual Please refer to the maintenance chart at the last pages of this manual Warning Always stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead and make sure that the cutting tool is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair wo...

Page 14: ...TIHL Owner s Manual should be strictly followed For any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the warranty statement near the end of this manual Store edger indoors in a dry high or locked location out of reach of children Before storing for longer than a few days always empty the fuel tank Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reac...

Page 15: ...our height and the way you hold the edger Use the following procedure Adjust the wheel 2 so that the cutting blade 3 just touches the ground or breaks the surface of the soil by no more than 0 2 5 mm B in the normal working position Do not adjust the deflector The deflector has been set by the manufacturer so that the arrow on the deflector and the open side point away from the operator This ensur...

Page 16: ...ll throttle Hold and guide the unit so that the blade is vertical Cut steadily so that the engine speed does not decline to any major extent do not apply force Cut at a normal walking pace Do not push the blade into the ground Always walk forwards when cutting do not pull the unit towards you Cut at a steady pace to avoid having to make several passes 1 Gunning sight for cutting blade 241BA003 KN ...

Page 17: ...dle to most comfortable position Release clamp screw 5 Move the loop handle along the drive tube as required retighten the clamp screw A properly adjusted throttle cable is the precondition for correct operation in the full throttle starting throttle and idle positions Adjust the throttle cable only after the unit is fully assembled Use a suitable tool to push the slide to the bottom of the slot M...

Page 18: ... faces upwards Insert stop pin or offset screwdriver 2 as far as possible in the bore 3 push lightly and rotate it back and forth together with the thrust washer 4 until the drive shaft is blocked Fit combination wrench 5 on the nut 6 Loosen and remove the nut clockwise left hand thread Remove the thrust washer see Guide to Using this Manual 2 1 002BA161 KN Fitting the Edger Blade 241BA006 KN 1 6 ...

Page 19: ... of high quality gasoline and quality two stroke air cooled engine oil Use mid grade unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 89 R M 2 If the octane rating of the mid grade gasoline in your area is lower use premium unleaded fuel Fuel with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures This in turn increases the risk of piston seizure and damage to the engine The chemical composit...

Page 20: ...rder to avoid any moisture getting into the mixture The machine s fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix is stored should be cleaned as necessary Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work not to exceed 3 months of storage Store in approved fuel canisters only When mixing pour oil into the canister first and then add gasoline Close the canister and shake it vigorously by hand...

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