FC 56 C-E
This lightweight edger is ideal for use around the home and features Easy2Start™ technology.
Give your home that professionally landscaped look with the STIHL FC 56 C-E edger. With its fuel-efficient, low-emission STIHL engine, this edger powers through curbside annoyances like overgrown grass, thick weeds and compacted soil. And 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.
Here are a few common features you'll find in every STIHL edger for homeowners:
- STIHL Easy2Start™ 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.
- Stop Switch on handle ensures the equipment’s ignition is always ready for starting. Press and hold the switch to shut off the engine. When the switch is released, it returns to the start position automatically, reducing the number of steps needed to start the product.
- Adjustable Depth Wheel allows the user to easily adjust the wheel to the desired cutting depth for creating precision cuts.
- Skid Plate protects the gearbox during use.
- 8” Hardened Steel Blades provide durability and long wear.
- Start/run/stop controls on handle allow user to access controls with one hand.
- Easy-access components – such as a dual-stage air filter and blades – allow for quick and easy maintenance and/or replacement.
- Reduced Vibration for enhanced user comfort.
- Purge Pump Primer enables the user to prime the carburetor with fuel, providing easier starts.
- Protected Spark Plug is protected yet easy to change.
- Mud-Flap-Style Debris Deflector helps direct debris away from user.
- Adjustable Front Handle adjusts for comfort.
- High-tech Polymer Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact and are corrosion resistant.
- Electronic Ignition provides easier starting and smoother running.
- Upright Translucent Fuel Tank allows operator to easily check fuel level before starting work. Upright position makes it easier to refill.
- Fully Lined Drive Shaft provides smooth operation and less vibration.
- Heavy-Duty Centrifugal Clutch is designed to reduce slippage.
See your STIHL Dealer for a hands-on demonstration of edgers designed with the specific needs of the homeowner in mind. STIHL will definitely give you an edge over the neighborhood in your quest for a well-manicured lawn.
STIHL is the #1 selling brand of gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment in America and the Number One selling brand of chain saws in the world*. Sold and serviced through our network of independent Dealers, STIHL power tools deliver versatility and dependability. STIHL tools are German engineered, and many are built right here in America and exported to over 90 countries around the world.* To find one of the over 8,000 STIHL Dealers near you, visit the Dealer Locator.
*A majority of STIHL products are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components. "Number one selling brand" is based on syndicated Irwin Broh Research as well as independent consumer research of 2009-2011 U.S. sales and market share data for the gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment category combined sales to consumers and commercial landscapers.
| FC 56 C-E Specifications | |
| DISPLACEMENT | 27.2 cc (1.66 cu. in.) |
| ENGINE POWER | 0.8 kW (1.1 bhp) |
| WEIGHT | 6.1 kg (13.5 lbs.) |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 340 cc (11.5 oz.) |
| BLADE SIZE | 20.3 cm (8.0 in.) |
| GEAR RATIO AND BLADE SPEED | 1:1.24 7750 rpm |
Important Information
Note: STIHL engine products with the Caring for Nature logo are cleaner than EPA Standards for exhaust emissions.
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. Learn More…
WARNING! Improper use of any power tool may cause serious
or fatal injury. Read, understand and follow carefully the operating
and safety instructions in your instruction manual before using such products.
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Model Features
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Reduced-Emission Engine Technology - Caring for Nature
The STIHL Inc. “Caring for Nature” seal identifies its powered products that are more environmentally conscious, producing zero or low exhaust emissions. STIHL Inc. defines “low exhaust emissions” as being cleaner than EPA and/or CARB exhaust emission standards. -
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. -
Adjustable Depth Wheel
The feature allows the user to easily adjust the wheel to the desired cutting depth for creating precision cuts. -
Skid Plate
All STIHL edgers come equipped with a skid plate to protect the gearbox during use.
Standard Features
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Common Features for Edgers
View the features common to many STIHL edgers.
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