Stihl EC 70 Instruction Manual

Stihl EC 70 Manual

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  • Stihl EC 70 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    STIHL EC7D. Instruction Manual Owner's Manual Assembling Safety Precautions Operating Instructions Mainten~nce a
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    before using your edger. 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 edger is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury
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    english / USA Parts and Controls 4 3 2 1= Power supply cord 2= Trigger switch 3= Starting lockout lever 4= Loop handle 1 387BA005 KN 7 6 8 9 10 387BA006 KN 5= Strain relief flap 6= Cutting blade 5 7= Deflector 8= Depth wheel 9= Wingnut 10= Skirt 387BA007 KN 2 EC 70
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    before the trigger switch can be activated. 4 = Loop handle. For easy control of machine during cutting work. 5 = Strain relief flap. Supports extension cord and reduces the likelihood of disconnection of extension cord receptacles and trimmer plug. 6 = Cutting blade. Metal cutting blade for cutting
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    english / USA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !Warning! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury form electrocution, thrown objects and blade contact, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1 = Avoid Dangerous
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    clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep hands
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    replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.. Replacement Parts When servicing use only identical following safety precautions and warnings. Save this owner's manual and read the safety instructions periodically. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
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    apply to the use of all STIHL electric edgers. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your model electric edger. Safe use of an electric involves 1 = the operator
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    edgers must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage from fire and electric shock. !Warning! When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only authorized personnel may repair or replace damaged cords. Never attempt unauthorized repairs or open the powerhead
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    english / USA !Warning! The voltage of the power supply must agree with the voltage specified an the edger's machine label. Improper voltage will damage the edger and may cause personal injury. !Warning! Be sure switch is off when plugging the unit into the power supply in order to reduce the risk
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    , always retain the extension cord by means of the retaining device on the trimmer handle as shown in the chapter entitled "Starting" in your owner's manual. !Warning! Avoid damage to the power supply cord. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Never carry trimmer by power cable or yank
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    to kick out or could cause damage to the blade. In addition, be alert to an increased risk of ricochets in such situations. Operating Instructions Always hold the edger firmly with both hands. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger
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    a properly mounted deflector. Keep the skirt on the deflector adjusted properly at all times (see chapter on mounting the cutting tool of your owner's manual). Keep guards in place and in working order. !Warning! In order to reduce risk of eye injury always wear proper eye protection and operate
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    cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. !Warning! Replace cracked, bent, warped, maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your owner's manual. !Warning! Always described in your owner's manual. Have such work performed at your STIHL service shop only. Only
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    english / USA Check cooling air inlets about every ten hours of operation and clean if necessary. Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or handle. They can be attacked by certain house-hold cleaners containing aromatic oils such as pine or lemon, or by solvents such as kerosene. Do
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    Working Techniques english / USA 241BA000 KN 241BA001 KN 241BA002 KN 2 1 A Your elektro 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 soil is very dry, spray it with water
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    that cuttings and other debris will be directed away from the machine and operator. Edging : Switch on the edger - then start the cut. : Hold and guide the unit so that the blade is vertical. : Cut steadily so that the motor speed remains constant - do not use force. : Cut at a normal walking
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    Fitting the Cutting Blade english / USA 1 5 1 : Place the elektro edger on a suitable support so that the blade mounting (1) faces upwards. 6 2 4 3 241BA005 KN 387BA003 KN 241BA007 KN : Always walk forwards when cutting, do not pull the unit towards you. :
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    english / USA Mounting the Loop Handle 7 10 1 6 47 9 8 50 mm (2") 2 4 3 A : Position blade (7) on the thrust plate (8). ! Collar (arrow) must project into the hole in the blade! : Fit thrust washer (4) on drive shaft (9). : Block drive shaft. : Screw nut (6) onto drive shaft
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    Starting 3 21 120 V version: : up to 100 ft 16 AWG : 100 to 150 ft 14 AWG : Insert unit´s plug (1) in extension cord coupling (2). : Swing the flap (3) outward and push extension cord into the recess. : Let go of the flap. 1 2 english / USA 349BA014 KN 387BA004 KN Connecting to power
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    394BA001 KN english / USA Lubricating Flexible Shaft 2 1 350BA026 KN : Check film of lubricant at regular intervals once weekly if you use your power edger daily or every 25 hours of operation if you use your power edger occasionally. : Mark the end of the gear head on the drive tube (see
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    Gearbox Lubrication Replacing the Depth Wheel english / USA Replacing the Skirt 241BA009 KN 2 2 1 23 4 1 241BA010 KN 1 : Check grease level regularly, about every 25 hours of operation. : Unscrew the filler plug (1). If no grease can be seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube
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    english / USA Replacing the Cutting Blade Storing the Machine 241BA017 KN 241BA019 KN 1 3 A 4 CB Fitting the skirt : Push the skirt (3) into the slot in the deflector until it can be engaged on the lug (4). : Fit the washer on the screw. : Insert screw and tighten it down firmly. Never
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    Key to Symbols Maintenance and Repairs This instruction manual refers to models with different scopes of supply. Parts or features not included in all models and their resultant applications are marked thus *. Parts not
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    english / USA Specifications Special Accessories Motor Rating: Rated current: Voltage: Frequency: Rated speed with blade fitted: No-load idle speedwith blade fitted Fuse: 660 W 5.5 A 120 V 60 Hz 7,100 rpm 12,000 rpm 15 A Weight with blade: 5.0 kg (11 lbs) Bystander sound level (at 50 ft) 69
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