Introduction; Kombisystem - Stihl RG-KM Instruction Manual

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1 Introduction

Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in
this manual will help you receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your KombiTool and, if followed, reduce the
risk of injury from its use.
In the STIHL KombiSystem, this KombiTool can be
combined with a STIHL KombiEngine (gas-powered) or a
STIHL KombiMotor (battery-powered), @ 19.
In this instruction manual, "power tool" is used to designate
the tool formed by the combination of a STIHL
KombiEngine/KombiMotor and this STIHL KombiTool.
STIHL KombiEngines/KombiMotors are sold separately.
Always read and follow the safety precautions and warnings
found in this manual and the manual for the
KombiEngine/KombiMotor. They must be used together.
Keep them in a safe place for future reference.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Because this KombiTool is part of a high-speed
power tool, special safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual and the instruction
manual for your KombiEngine/KombiMotor
thoroughly before use and periodically
thereafter. Follow all safety precautions.
Careless or improper use can cause serious or
fatal injury.
Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you how
to operate your power tool.
Do not lend or rent the power tool without this instruction
manual and the manual for the KombiEngine/KombiMotor.
Allow only persons who fully understand the information in
the instruction manuals to operate the power tool.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of
the instructions in this manual or the manual for the
KombiEngine/KombiMotor, please go to www.stihlusa.com
or contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
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WARNING
Use your power tool only for the applications described in
this instruction manual and the manual of the
KombiEngine/KombiMotor you are using. Do not use it for
other purposes, since misuse may result in personal injury
or property damage, including damage to the machine.
WARNING
Always wear proper protective apparel and eye protection.
Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be
allowed in the work area where the power tool is in use.

2 KombiSystem

In the STIHL KombiSystem, a KombiEngine (gas-powered)
or KombiMotor (battery-powered) can be combined with an
assortment of KombiTools to produce different power tools.
In this instruction manual, "power tool" is used to designate
the tool formed by the combination of the
KombiEngine/KombiMotor and the STIHL KombiTool.
The instruction manual for your KombiMotor may call for
specific precautions to prevent unintended activation of the
power tool. Switching off the KombiMotor and removing the
connecting cord, for example, may be necessary to reduce
the risk of unintended activation. See the manual for your
KombiMotor for further information.
1 Introduction
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