Stihl FC 70 Product Instruction Manual - Page 15

Adjust correctly Lawn edging English 241BA003 KN 241BA004 KN N Tighten down the wingnut clockwise. 90° 2 3 N Standing in the normal working position, check the depth of cut again and correct it if necessary, B 241BA002 KN 0815BA004 KN The depth of cut depends on the uneveness of the ground, your height and the way you hold the edger. Use the following procedure: N Adjust the depth wheel (2) so that the blade (3) just touches the ground or breaks the surface of the soil by no more than 0.2 in (5 mm) (B) in the normal working position. Do not adjust the deflector. The deflector has been set at the factory so that the arrow on the deflector and the open side point away from the operator. This ensures that cuttings and other debris are directed away from the machine and operator. N Starting the engine N Start the cut at no less than half throttle and continue cutting at full throttle. N Hold and guide your edger so that the blade is vertical. N Cut steadily so that the engine is not lugged down - do not apply force. N Cut at no more than a normal walking pace. N Do not push the blade into the ground. N Always walk forwards when cutting, do not pull the unit towards you. N Edge at a steady pace to avoid having to make several passes. FC 70 C 13