Stihl Fc 56 C Manual

FC 56 C
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9 with no further adjustments. To reduce 
the risk of injury, be particularly alert to 
keep children away from the unit.
During Operation
Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
Always hold the unit firmly with both 
hands on the handles while you are 
working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs 
around the handles.
Your right hand should grip the rear 
handle. This also applies to left-handers.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of 
control, never work on a ladder or on any 
other...

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10 where possible. Use good work 
practices, such as operating the unit so 
that the wind or operating process 
directs any dust raised by the power tool 
away from the operator. Follow the 
recommendations of EPA / OSHA / 
NIOSH and occupational and trade 
associations with respect to dust 
("particulate matter".) When the 
inhalation of dust cannot be 
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or 
near the ambient (background) level, the 
operator and any bystanders should 
wear a...

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11 Flammable materials can include dry 
vegetation and brush, particularly when 
weather conditions are hot and dry. 
When there is a risk of fire or wildfire, do 
not use metal blades around flammable 
materials or around dry vegetation or 
brush. Contact your local fire authorities 
or the U.S. Forestry Service if you have 
any question about whether vegetation 
and weather conditions are suitable for 
the use of a metal blade.
WARNING
If the blade or deflector becomes 
clogged or...

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe or fatal 
injury from blade contact and / or loss of 
control, never attempt to use a metal 
blade on an FC model for which it is not 
authorized.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND 
STORING
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of 
the emission control devices and 
systems may be performed by any 
nonroad engine repair establishment or 
individual. However, if you make a 
warranty claim for a component which 
has not been serviced or maintained 
properly or if...

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13 The edger is suitable for sharp-
contoured edging of lawns. It will cut 
almost all types of grass, weeds and soft 
green plants.
Preparations
If the soil is very dry, spray it with a little 
water before you start work: this softens 
the soil a little and also reduces the 
amount of dust created. – Slightly damp 
green plants are easier to cut.
WARNING
Remove all obstacles and objects from 
the working area.NPlan the best route for edging – 
always hold and operate the 
machine on the...

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14 NTighten wingnut clockwise
NStanding in the normal working 
position, check the depth of cut 
again – correct it if necessary
WARNING
Do not adjust the deflector.
The deflector has been set by the 
manufacturer so that the arrow on the 
deflector and the open side point away 
from the operator. This ensures that 
cuttings and other debris will be directed 
away from the machine and operator.
Edging
NStart the engine
NStart the cut at at least half throttle 
and continue cutting at full...

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15 Your new power tool comes with the 
loop handle mounted on the drive tube, 
but it must be turned and lined up to suit 
your requirements.
Adjusting loop handle with star knob 
screw
NLoosen the star knob screw (1).
NTurn the handle to the vertical 
position.The loop handle can be adjusted to suit 
the height and reach of the operator and 
the application by changing 
distance (A).
Recommendation: distance (A): 
about 6 in (15 cm)
NSlide the handle to the required 
position.
NTighten...

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16 NPlace the edger so that the blade 
mounting (1) faces upwards
NInsert the locking pin (2) as far as 
possible into the bore (3), push 
lightly and rotate back and forth a 
little together with the thrust washer 
(4) until the shaft is blocked.
NFit Allen wrench (5) onto nut (6).NTurn nut clockwise (left-hand 
thread) and remove it.
NRemove the thrust washer.
NPosition the blade (7) on the thrust 
plate (8).
WARNING
The collar (arrow) must engage the hole 
in the blade.
NFit the thrust...

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury 
from loss of control and/or contact with 
the running cutting tool, do not use your 
unit with an incorrect idle adjustment. At 
correct idle speed, the cutting tool 
should not move.
If your machine’s idle speed is 
incorrectly adjusted, have your 
authorized STIHL servicing dealer 
check your machine and make the 
proper adjustments and repairs.
The idle speed and maximum speed of 
the engine change if you switch from a 
fuel with a...

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Preparations
NBefore fueling, clean the filler cap 
and the area around it to ensure that 
no dirt falls into the tank.
Always thoroughly shake the mixture in 
the canister before fueling your 
machine.
NPosition the machine so that the 
filler cap is facing up.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and personal 
injuries due to escaping fuel and vapor, 
remove the fuel filler cap carefully so 
that any excess pressure in the tank can 
escape slowly. Use the proper seasonal 
gasoline...