Stihl FC 83 Instruction Manual page 14

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 ensures that
cuttings and other debris will be directed
away from the machine and operator.
FC 83
:
Tighten wingnut clockwise.
:
Standing in the normal working
position, check the depth of cut
again and correct it if necessary.
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90°
Edging
: Start the engine.
: Start the cut at half throttle and
continue cutting at full 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!
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