Stihl FC 83 Instruction Manual page 32

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1. Loop Handle.
For easy control of machine during
cutting work.
2. Slide Control.
Starting throttle lock and stop
switch. Keeps the throttle partially
open during starting and switches
the engine's ignition off and stops
the running engine.
3. Throttle Trigger Interlock.
Must be depressed before the
throttle trigger can be activated.
4. Throttle Trigger.
Controls the speed of the engine.
5. Spark Plug Boot.
Connects the spark plug to the
ignition wire.
6. Air Filter Cover.
Covers the air filter element.
7 Fuel Pump.
Provides additional fuel feed for a
cold start.
8. Machine Support.
For resting machine on the ground.
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9. Cutting Blade.
Metal cutting blade for cutting
weeds and soft green plants.
10. Deflector.
The deflector is designed to reduce
the risk of injury from foreign
objectsflung backwards toward the
operator by the cutting tool and from
contact with the cutting tool.
11. Gearbox Wheel.
Designed to help protect the
gearbox housing from wear.
12. Skirt.
The skirt is designed to reduce the
risk of injury from foreign objects
flung backwards toward the
operator by the cutting tool.
13. Depth Wheel.
Deflector-mounted depth wheel
rolls on ground and keeps edger's
cutting blade at preset height for
required depth of cut.
14. Wingnut.
Must be loosened to shift the wheel
to adjust the depth of cut.
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15. Carburetor Adjusting Screw.
For tuning the carburetor.
16. Choke Lever.
Eases engine starting by enriching
mixture.
17. Starter Grip.
The grip of the pull starter, which is
the device to start the engine.
18. Fuel Filler Cap.
For closing the fuel tank.
19. Fuel Tank.
For fuel and oil mixture.
20. Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler.
Attenuates exhaust noises and
diverts exhaust gases away from
operator. The spark arresting
screen is designed to reduce the
risk of fire.
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