Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2012
0458-570-8621-D. VA0.J12.
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FS 70 RC
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your trimmer /
brushcutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer /
brushcutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your trimmer /
brushcutter. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
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 trimmer / brushcutter 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, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Handle and
Harness 16
Mounting the Loop Handle 17
Mounting the Deflector 18
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 19
Fuel 21
Fueling 22
Fitting the Harness 25
Starting / Stopping the Engine 25
Operating Instructions 28
Cleaning the Air Filter 28
Engine Management 29
Adjusting the Carburetor 29
Spark Plug 30
Engine Running Behavior 31
Rewind Starter 31
Storing the Machine 31
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 32
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 32
Maintenance and Care 33
Main Parts 35
Specifications 37
Special Accessories 38
Maintenance and Repairs 38
Disposal 38
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 39
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 41
Trademarks 43
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