Replacing the Cutting Blade
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A
B
C
Do not attempt to straighten or weld a
bent or cracked blade – it may break – it
must be replaced – see "Mounting the
Cutting Blade".
STIHL recommends you use only
original STIHL cutting blades – see
"Special Accessories".
Do not resharpen the blade.
Replace the blade (1) if its
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length (A) is no longer sufficient to
maintain the necessary ground
clearance (B) and obtain the
required depth of cut (C).
Checking out-of-balance
To avoid out-of-balance:
Have your dealer check the blade
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for out-of-balance on a STIHL
balancer (special accessory) –
STIHL recommends an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer. If blade is
out-of-balance, fit a new one – see
"Replacing the Edger Blade".
FC 70 C
Inspections and Maintenance
by Dealer
Spark arresting screen in muffler
If the engine is down on power,
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check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
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