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FC 56 C-E

Name: FC 56 C-E
Brand: STIHL
SKU: fc56ce
Rating: 4.6491 (342 reviews)

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Lightweight edger —ideal for use around the home with a simplified starting procedure.

Features

Made in America
"Open" Guard Design
Skid Plate
Adjustable Depth Wheel

Give your home that professionally landscaped look with the STIHL FC 56 C-E edger. With its fuel-efficient, low exhaust emission STIHL engine, this edger powers through curbside annoyances like overgrown grass, thick weeds, and compacted soil. Thanks to its semi-automatic choke lever and Easy2Start™ system, starting the edger is easy —gently pull the cord and start defining your outdoor spaces. Its adjustable depth wheel even lets you select different cutting depths, so you can give your walkways, driveways, and areas of your property the perfect amount of definition.

Note: Not available for purchase or delivery in California

Features
- Made in America -
  A majority of STIHL products sold in America are made in America of U.S. and global materials.
- "Open" Guard Design -
  The professional “open” guard design helps minimize clogging, allowing for more efficient cutting.
- Skid Plate -
  All STIHL edgers come equipped with a skid plate to protect the gearbox during use.
- Adjustable Depth Wheel -
  The feature allows the user to easily adjust the wheel to the desired cutting depth for creating precision cuts.
- STIHL Easy2Start™ -
  The STIHL Easy2Start™ system makes starting STIHL outdoor power tools almost effortless, eliminating the need for a strong pull of the starting cord. This advanced starting system is designed to make starting STIHL products fast and easy. The specific system may vary by model, but in each case, a quick pull overcomes the engine’s compression to minimize the strength and effort required to start. Available on selected products.
- Stop Switch -
  With the Stop Switch, the equipment’s ignition is always ready for starting. Products with this feature shut off easily by pressing and holding down the switch. When the switch is released, it returns to the start position automatically, reducing the number of steps needed to start the product.

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Note: STIHL recommends use of fuel with no more than 10% Ethanol content. Using fuel with greater than 10% Ethanol content may cause damage to your equipment and may void your STIHL warranty.
Note: STIHL engine products with the Caring for Nature logo are cleaner than EPA Standards for exhaust emissions.
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POWER SOURCE	Gas
WEIGHT	13.5 lbs.
SHAFT DESIGN	Curved
BLADE SPEED	8,300 rpm
GEAR RATIO	1:1.24
ARBOR SIZE	1
BLADE SIZE	8 in.
ENGINE POWER	1.07 bhp
FUEL CAPACITY	11.5 oz.
DISPLACEMENT	27.2 cc
INTENDED USE	Homeowner