Mounting The Cutting Blade; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl FCS-KM Instruction Manual

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Mounting the Cutting Blade

Lay the power edger on its back so
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that the blade mounting (1) faces
up.
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6
4
2
3
Insert the stop pin (2) into the
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hole (3) as far as stop – apply slight
pressure and turn back and forth
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together with the thrust plate (4)
until the pin slips into position and
blocks the shaft.
Fit the combination wrench (5) on
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the screw (6).
Loosen the screw clockwise (left-
N
hand thread) and take it out.
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9
4
9
11
Remove the thrust washer (4).
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Position the blade (9) on the thrust
N
plate (10).
WARNING
Collar (see arrow) must engage the
blade's mounting hole.
Fit the thrust washer on the
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shaft (11) and block the shaft.
Fit the screw (6) in the shaft
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counterclockwise and tighten it
down firmly.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Starting the engine
To start the engine, basically follow the
instructions for use for the KombiEngine
or basic power tool!
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Place the machine on the ground in
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a secure position
The blade must not touch the ground or
any other objects – risk of accident!
Assume a firm stance – possibilities:
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standing, bending or kneeling
Press the machine firmly against
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the ground with the left hand – do
not touch the control elements on
the control handle while doing so –
see instruction manual for the
KombiEngine or basic power tool
FCS-KM