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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2006 0458 394 8621. M1. J6. PM. Printed in USA Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_007_003_01_11.fm Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions 3 Using the Edger 13 Mounting the Loop Handle 16 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 16 Fitting the Edger Blade 17 Fuel 18 Fueling 19 Starting / Stopping the Engine 20 Operating Instructions 22 Cleaning the Air Filter 23 Motor Management 23 Adjusting the Carburetor 24 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler ... 25 Checking the Spark Plug 25 Lubricating the Gearbox 26 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 27 Storing the Machine 29 Replacing the Depth Wheel 30 Replacing the Skirt 30 Replacing the Edger Blade 31 Maintenance Chart 32 Parts and Controls 33 Specifications 35 Special Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 36 Not for California: STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 37 Trademarks 39 STIHl FC 75 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your edger. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL edger, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, 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 an edger is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper deflector and handle for the type of cutting attachment being used. Always wear proper eye protection. STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your edger differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 1

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FC 75
English / USA
BA_SE_007_003_01_11.fm
Printed on chlorine-free paper.
Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2006
0458 394 8621. M1. J6. PM. Printed in USA
STIHl
Contents
Guide to Using this Manual
..............
2
Safety Precautions
...........................
3
Using the Edger
..............................
13
Mounting the Loop Handle
.............
16
Adjusting the Throttle Cable
...........
16
Fitting the Edger Blade
...................
17
Fuel
................................................
18
Fueling
............................................
19
Starting / Stopping
the Engine
......................................
20
Operating Instructions
....................
22
Cleaning the Air Filter
.....................
23
Motor Management
........................
23
Adjusting the Carburetor
................
24
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler ... 25
Checking the Spark Plug
................
25
Lubricating the Gearbox
.................
26
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
.........................
27
Storing the Machine
........................
29
Replacing the Depth Wheel
............
30
Replacing the Skirt
.........................
30
Replacing the Edger Blade
.............
31
Maintenance Chart
.........................
32
Parts and Controls
..........................
33
Specifications
.................................
35
Special Accessories
.......................
35
Maintenance and Repairs
...............
36
Not for California:
STIHL Incorporated
Federal Emission Control
Warranty Statement
........................
37
Trademarks
....................................
39
Allow only persons who understand this
manual to operate your edger.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL edger, it is
important that you read and understand
the maintenance and safety precautions
,
starting on page 3,
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 an edger is a high-speed
cutting tool some special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
your unit is equipped with the proper
deflector and handle for the type of
cutting attachment being used. Always
wear proper eye protection.
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improve-
ments are made from time to time. If
the
operating characteristics or the appear-
ance of your edger differs from those
described in this manual, please contact
your STIHL dealer for information and
assistance.