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FC 110

Pictograms

All the pictograms attached to the 
machine are shown and explained in  
this manual.

The operating and handling instructions 
are supported by illustrations.

Symbols in text

The individual steps or procedures 
described in the manual may be marked 
in different ways:

:

A bullet marks a step or procedure 
without direct reference to an 
illustration. 

A description of a step or procedure that 
refers directly to an illustration may 
contain item numbers that appear in the 
illustration.
Example:

Loosen the screw (

1

Lever (

2

) ...

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.

Caution where there 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 
features. Components that are not 
installed on all models and related 
applications are marked with an 
asterisk (*).  Such components may 
be available as special accessories 
from your STIHL dealer.

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 some changes, modifications 
and improvements may not be covered 
in this manual.

Guide to Using this Manual

Summary of Contents for FC 110

Page 1: ...on 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 i...

Page 2: ...ion Control Warranty Statement 40 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 42 Trademarks 44 Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate y...

Page 3: ...ere 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 i...

Page 4: ...y 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 w...

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 wi...

Page 6: ...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 red...

Page 7: ...r 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...

Page 8: ...r 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 ca...

Page 9: ...chanism Working Conditions Operate and start your edger only outdoors in a well ventilated area Warning Your edger produces toxic exhaust fumes as soon as the engine is running These gases e g carbonm...

Page 10: ...edger Warning Before cutting inspect and clear the area of stones glass pieces of metal trash or other solid objects The cutting attachment could throw objects of this kind and cause personal injury...

Page 11: ...warning of trouble Replace cracked bent warped damaged excessively worn or dull cutting tools immediately Such tools may shatter at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury Warning A loose blade...

Page 12: ...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 t...

Page 13: ...r your edger set forth in your STIHL 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 Stor...

Page 14: ...e edger Use the following procedure Adjust the wheel 2 so that the cutting blade 3 is just touching the top of the soil in the normal working position or breaks the surface of the soil no more than 0...

Page 15: ...utting at full throttle Hold and guide the unit so that it is vertical Cut at a rate which suits the cutting performance of the blade do not apply force Set the cutting rate for a normal walking pace...

Page 16: ...osition 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 t...

Page 17: ...Insert stop pin or Allen wrench 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 Apply combination wrench...

Page 18: ...ty 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 u...

Page 19: ...der 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...

Page 20: ...tely flush with the cap and the detent on the grip does not engage the recess in the filler neck the cap is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps Controls Control handl...

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