English Contents Dear Customer, KombiSystem Guide to Using this Manual Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques It has been built using modern Using the Unit production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance. Approved KombiEngines...
Non- observance of the safety Caution where there is a risk of precautions may result in damaging the machine or its individual In the STIHL KombiSystem a number of serious or even fatal components. different KombiEngines and KombiTools injury.
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To reduce the risk of eye STIHL recommends the use of genuine injuries, wear close-fit- Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure STIHL tools and accessories. They are...
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Be particularly alert and cautious when Make sure the idle speed setting is wearing hearing protection because correct. The cutting blades must not run your ability to hear warnings (shouts, when the engine is idling with the throttle alarms, etc.) is restricted. FH-KM...
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If the scrub is very dusty or dirty, spray – exclusively by an authorized STIHL metal and other solid objects. the blades with STIHL resin solvent from servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are time to time during cutting. This helps When working close to the ground, –...
The power scythe is used at ground Only use KombiEngines supplied by level. As its blades operate like a mower STIHL or explicitly approved by STIHL bar, the unit is ideal for cutting scrub, for use with the KombiTool. thicket, reed, wild growth and hard grasses.
Removing the KombiTool If the plug comes out of the drive tube when you pull off the cap: Push the plug into the drive tube as Reverse the above sequence to far as stop. remove the drive tube. FH-KM...
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut The gearbox gets hot during operation. off the engine – depress stop switch – To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not and fit the blade scabbard before touch the gearbox. FH-KM...
Release the sliding sleeve (1) and make sure the lock pin engages the quadrant (3). Put on the shoulder strap (1). Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip. FH-KM...
– see KombiEngine or basic Lubricate the blade drive gear with power tool instruction manual. STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers – see "Special Accessories". NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
If the KombiTool is removed from All accessible screws and nuts sharpener. STIHL recommends a STIHL the KombiEngine and stored servicing dealer. Check and retighten if necessary separately: Fit the protective cap on...
English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual and the KombiEngine manual helps If these maintenance operations are not...
When repairing the machine, only use Weight KM 85 R: 3.5 m/s 4.2 m/s replacement parts which have been approved by STIHL for this power tool or KM 94 R: 3.1 m/s 3.9 m/s are technically identical. Only use high- FH-KM: 2.1 kg...
Power scythe Services KombiTool Make: STIHL Model: FH-KM STIHL products must not be thrown in Serial the garbage can. Take the product, identification: 4243 accessories and packaging to an conforms to the relevant provisions of approved disposal site for environment- Directive 2006/42/EC and has been friendly recycling.