Using The Unit - Stihl FC 96 Instruction Manual

responsible for properly maintaining the
spark arrester. Other states or
governmental entities/agencies, such as
the U.S. Forest Service, may have
similar requirements. Contact your local
fire agency or forest service for the laws
or regulations relating to fire protection
requirements.
WARNING
Never repair damaged cutting
attachments by welding, straightening or
modifying the shape. This may cause
parts of the cutting attachment to come
off and result in serious or fatal injuries.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws,
except the carburetor adjustment
screws, after each use.
Do not clean your machine with a
pressure washer. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the machine.
Store the power tool in a dry and high or
locked location out of reach of children.
Before storing for longer than a few
days, always empty the fuel tank. See
chapter "Storing the Machine" in the
instruction manual.
FC 96, FC 111

Using the Unit

Your power edger is designed to
produce sharp contoured borders
around lawns and flower beds. It will cut
almost all types of grass, weeds and soft
green plants.
Preparations
If the work area is very dry, spray it
lightly with water: this softens the soil
and ensures that less dust is created.
Slightly damp green plants are easier to
cut.
WARNING
Clear away all obstacles and solid
objects from the work area.
Plan the best route for edging.
N
Always hold and operate your edger
on the right-hand side of your body.
Adjusting Depth of Cut
2
1
A
Shut down the engine.
N
Loosen the wingnut (1)
N
counterclockwise.
Push wheel (2) upwards to increase
N
the depth of cut (A) or downwards to
reduce the depth of cut (A).
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