CombiSystem ........2 Guide to Using this Manual ....2 Thank you for choosing a quality Safety Precautions and engineered STIHL product. Working Techniques ......3 This machine has been built using Approved CombiEngines ....10 modern production techniques and Approved Combinations of comprehensive quality assurance.
Note or hint on correct procedure in contain item numbers that appear in the order to avoid damage to the illustration. environment. In the STIHL CombiSystem a number of Example: different CombiEngines and CombiTools Loosen the screw (1) can be combined to produce a power tool.
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually Keep the manuals in a safe place for improve all of its products. As a result, Do not lend or rent your power tool future reference.
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Clothing and Equipment Wear heavy-duty accessories that are explicitly approved Wear proper protective clothing and gloves, preferably made for this power tool model by STIHL or equipment. of leather. are technically identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a Clothing must be sturdy servicing dealer.
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See also notes in chapter “Before – Check protective devices (e.g. Starting” in the CombiEngine instruction deflector for cutting tool) for damage manual. and wear. Always replace damaged parts. Do not operate your machine with a damaged deflector. FSB-KM...
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– damp, snow, ice, on slopes, uneven go of the throttle trigger – on control handle. Left-handers should ground, etc. flywheel. follow these instructions too. Watch out for obstacles: Roots, tree stumps or holes which could cause you to trip or stumble. FSB-KM...
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In case of doubt, have the plug boot before replacing the cutting machine checked by your servicing tool. dealer. FSB-KM...
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Have all other work performed by a servicing dealer. Use only the deflector with properly mounted line limiter blade to ensure that STIHL recommends that you have the nylon lines are automatically servicing and repair work carried out trimmed to the approved length.
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To reduce the risk of serous injury, Observe all safety precautions. never use wire in place of nylon The power tool may be used without cutting line. a shoulder strap. The shoulder strap and carrying ring are special accessories. FSB-KM...
If the wear limit marks are ignored, CombiEngines: there is a risk of the cutting tool STIHL KM 55 R, KM 85 R, KM 90 R, shattering and flying parts injuring KM 100 R, KM 110 R the operator or bystanders.
Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Shoulder Strap Cutting tools Equipment Approved combinations STIHL AutoCut 11-2 mowing head Among other parts, the complete unit Select correct combination from the includes: table on the basis of the cutting tool you STIHL PolyCut 5-3 mowing head are using.
(3) (arrow point) must be flush insert the screw (2) and tighten it with the end of the coupling sleeve. down firmly. Tighten the wing screw (4) firmly. Removing Reverse the above sequence to remove the drive tube. FSB-KM...
Continue pushing the deflector (3) down and the output shaft facing up. only. onto the drive tube until the lock STIHL AutoCut 11-2 screw (5) engages. If the thrust plate (1) is fitted, pull it Tighten down the clamp screw (6) off the shaft (2).
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Block the shaft by pushing the stop pin (1) through the holes (2) in the Fit the cap (6) on the mowing head STIHL AutoCut 11-2 deflector and thrust plate – turn the and screw it clockwise onto shaft as thrust plate back and forth if far as stop.
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Fitting New Nylon Line AutoCut See chapter on "Replacing the Nylon Line". Replacing Thermoplastic Blades PolyCut STIHL PolyCut 5-3 Adjusting Nylon Line Follow the instructions supplied with the Place the nut (8) in the mowing STIHL AutoCut 11-2 mowing head.
Using the shoulder strap: see chapter on the ground or any other obstacles. "Approved Combinations of Cutting Make sure you have a firm footing. Tool, Deflector, Handle and Shoulder Strap". FSB-KM...
English Storing the Machine Replacing the Nylon Line STIHL AutoCut 11-2 For periods of about 3 months or longer: Always inspect the mowing head for wear before replacing the nylon line. Remove, clean and inspect the cutting attachment. If there are signs of serious wear,...
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Bend the ends of the lines over the Before assembling, check that the as stop. edge of the holes to form a hook. compression spring is installed (see Mount the mowing head on the "Mounting the Mowing Head"). machine. FSB-KM...
The user is responsible for all damage maintenance and repair work carried out Retighten as necessary caused by non-observance of the safety only by an authorized STIHL servicing precautions, operating and maintenance dealer. STIHL servicing dealers are able instructions. This includes in particular:...
When repairing the machine, only use STIHL PolyCut 5-3 mowing head replacement parts which have been Blades (thermoplastic; pack of 12) approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically equivalent. Only use Thrust plate, stop pin high-quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine.
English Certificate of Conformity ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Sound power level Technical documents deposited at: Badstr. 115 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG with KM 55, FS 55 T 71336 Waiblingen Produktzulassung Displacement: 27,2 cm (Product Licensing) certify that the new machine described...
All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.