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Donald J Peterson
April 27, 2025

I have a KM56RC. The main power seems to separate from the power unit

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Mr. Anderson
May 15, 2025

The main power unit of the Stihl KM56RC can be separated due to its detachable shaft, which is designed for easy transport and space-saving storage. No tools are needed to disassemble the shaft.

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  • Page 1 STIHL FS-KM Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Approved KombiEngines production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance. Approved Combinations of Cutting...

  • Page 4: Kombisystem

    The machine must not be used for any other purposes – risk of accidents! Only use cutting attachments and accessories that are explicitly approved for this power tool model by STIHL or FS-KM...
  • Page 5 STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL tools, cutting attachments and accessories. They are specifically Sturdy shoes with non-slip shoes are...
  • Page 6 Check and correct the idle speed setting handle – even if you are left-handed. at regular intervals. If the attachment still rotates when the engine is idling, have FS-KM...
  • Page 7 Never work with- make proper adjustments or repairs – cutting attachment mounting at regular out protection see KombiEngine user manual. STIHL intervals – remove any accumulated suitable for the recommends you have this work done material from the cutting attachment and respective by a STIHL servicing dealer.
  • Page 8 STIHL STIHL recommends the use of original your metal cutting attachment is not too servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are STIHL metal cutting attachments. These big.
  • Page 9 To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use wire or metal-reinforced line in place of the nylon line. Deflector must not be used with shredder STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with blades. Polymer Blades For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows (without posts, fences, trees or similar obstacles).
  • Page 10 – risk of injury. dulled noticeably. Brush Knife For cutting matted grass, wild growth and scrub and thinning young stands with a stem diameter of no more than 2 cm – do not cut thicker stems – risk of accidents. FS-KM...
  • Page 11 To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the Suitable for cutting shrubs and trees with STIHL recommends that you use the brush knife down onto the growth to a maximum stem diameter of 4 cm. non-shaded area of the circular saw achieve a shredding effect –...

  • Page 12: Approved Kombiengines

    This KombiTool may be operated only in combination with the following KombiEngines: STIHL KM 55 R, KM 56 R, KM 85 R KM 91 R, KM 94 R, KM 111 R, KM 131, KM 131 R, KMA 130 R, KMA 135 R...

  • Page 13: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle And Harness

    English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting attachment Deflector, limit stop Handle Carrying strap FS-KM...
  • Page 14 Mowing heads 18 Deflector without skirt and blade for STIHL SuperCut 20-2 metal cutting attachments, items 9 to 14 STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 19 Limit stop for circular saw blades STIHL AutoCut 25-2 STIHL AutoCut C 26-2 Handles STIHL AutoCut 36-2...

  • Page 15: Mounting The Kombitool

    Insert the screws (3) and tighten them down firmly. Reverse the above sequence to remove the drive tube. Insert the stop pin into the hole in the skirt and use it to push the skirt to the left. Pull the skirt off the deflector. FS-KM...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    Always fit the limit stop (6) when you use a circular saw blade. Position the limit stop (6) on the gearbox flange. Insert the screws (7) and tighten them down firmly. Only mowing heads may be used which mount directly to the shaft (2). FS-KM...
  • Page 17 Tighten the mowing head NOTICE WARNING Remove the tool that was used to block Use a deflector that matches the cutting the shaft. attachment – see "Mounting the Deflector". Removing the Mowing Head Retain the shaft Turn the mowing head clockwise FS-KM...
  • Page 18 Use the combination wrench (14) to screw the mounting nut (13) on to The cutting edges of cutting the output shaft counterclockwise attachments 1, 3, 6 and 7 must point and tighten it down firmly. clockwise. FS-KM...

  • Page 19: Fitting The Harness

    Balance the machine – see Practice removing and putting down the "Balancing the Machine". machine as you would in an emergency. To avoid damage, do not throw the machine to the ground when practicing. FS-KM...

  • Page 20: Balancing The Machine

    When the correct floating position has been reached: Tighten down the screw on the carrying ring firmly. Loosen the screw (3). Adjust the carrying ring. Tighten the screw moderately. Allow the unit to hang freely. Check the position obtained. FS-KM...

  • Page 21: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    If fitted: Remove the transport guard from the cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the cutting attachment is not touching the ground of any other obstacles. FS-KM...
  • Page 22 English Grass Cutting Blades up to 260 mm 250 mm Brush Knives Disconnect wire rod from the transport guard. Swing wire rod outwards. FS-KM...
  • Page 23 Disconnect wire rod from the recess. transport guard. Swing wire rod into position. Hook wire rod to the transport guard. Swing wire rod into position. Hook wire rod to the transport guard. FS-KM...

  • Page 24: Lubricating The Gearbox

    If no grease can be seen on the the KombiEngine and stored inside of the screw plug (1): Screw separately: Fit the protective cap on the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant the drive tube to avoid dirt getting (special accessory) into the filler into the coupling.

  • Page 25: Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades

    Resharpen with a grinder or have balanced as necessary – STIHL the work done by a dealer – STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing recommends a STIHL servicing dealer.
  • Page 26 Mount the mowing head on the Tap it on the ground once – fresh STIHL DuroCut, STIHL PolyCut machine. line is advanced and the blade on the deflector trims it to the right length. WARNING...

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Care

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. The following intervals apply to normal Observing the instructions in this manual operating conditions only.

  • Page 28: Main Parts

    English Main Parts Drive tube Mowing head Deflector for mowing heads only Line limiting blade Deflector for all mowing attachments Skirt for mowing heads Metal mowing attachment Circular saw blade Limit stop for circular saw blades only FS-KM...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    108 dB(A) accordance with EN 50636-2-91 KM 131 with bike handle: 109 dB(A) Noise and vibration data measurements KM 131 R with loop on power tools with the FS-KM with mowing head handle: 109 dB(A) KombiTool include idling and rated...
  • Page 30 5.5 m/s 6.0 m/s For information on compliance with the Vibration level a to ISO 7916 hv,eq REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 KM 94 R with see www.stihl.com/reach. loop handle: 4.7 m/s 5.4 m/s with mowing Handle, Handle, head left...

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Repairs

    Directives 2006/42/EC and 2000/14/EC approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- and has been developed and are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.

  • Page 32: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    English Measured sound power level Waiblingen, 15.07.2021 UKCA Declaration of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Conformity with KM 55 R: 107 dB(A) with KM 56 R: 106 dB(A) ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG with KM 85 R: 111 dB(A) Badstr.
  • Page 33 English Measured sound power level Waiblingen, 15.07.2021 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG with KM 55 R: 107 dB(A) with KM 56 R: 106 dB(A) with KM 85 R: 111 dB(A) with KM 94 R: 106 dB(A) with KM 111 R:...
  • Page 34 English FS-KM...
  • Page 36 0458-407-0121-C englisch www.stihl.com *04584070121C* 0458-407-0121-C...

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