Stihl FC 83 Instruction Manual page 7

english / USA
Preparation for the use of the edger
Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to
suit your size before starting work.
The machine should be properly
balanced as specified in your owner's
manual for proper control and less
fatigue in operation.
Always check your edger for proper
condition and operation before starting,
particularly the throttle trigger, throttle
trigger interlock (and if applicable, stop
switch, cutting tool, deflector and
harness). An arrow on the deflector
shows the correct direction of rotation of
the cutting blade.
The arrow on the deflector must always
face away from you, so that cuttings and
other dedris will be diverted away from
the machine and your position (see
chapter "Working Techniques").
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The throttle trigger must move freely and
always spring back to the idle position.
The cutting tool must be properly
tightened and in safe operating
condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts,
screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent,
warped or damaged blades.
Fueling
Your STIHL edger 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 cause fire and serious
burn injury or property
damage. Use extreme caution when
handling gasoline or fuel mix.
Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame
near the fuel.
Fueling Instructions
Fuel your edger in well-ventilated areas,
outdoors. Use a fuel container
acceptable for the purpose.
!
Warning!
Never attempt to fuel a running or hot
engine. Gasoline vapor pressure may
build up inside the gas tank of a two
cycle engine depending on the fuel
used, the weather conditions, and the
venting system of the tank. In order to
reduce the risk of burns or other per-
sonal injury from escaping gas vapor
and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on
your edger carefully so as to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly. Never remove fuel filler cap while
engine is running.
Select bare ground for fueling and move
at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling
spot before starting the engine.
Replace fuel filler cap securely and
check for tightness.
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting
your edger and check for leakage.
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