All the pictograms attached to the machine are Only use blades or accessories which have been shown and explained in this manual. approved by STIHL for this machine or which are technically equivalent. If you have any questions about this, consult your dealer.
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Never attempt to modify your power tool in any way since this may increase the risk of personal injury. STIHL excludes all liability for personal injury and damage to property caused while using unauthorized attachments. Do not use a high-pressure washer to clean the power tool.
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English 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques The power tool must only be operated when it is in good operating condition – Risk of accident! 15m (50ft) To prepare for emergencies when using a har‐ ness: Practice setting down the machine quickly. To avoid damage, do not throw the unit to the ground when practicing.
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Have all other work performed by a doubt, contact a dealer. servicing dealer. Examine the blade periodically at short intervals STIHL recommends that you have servicing and and as soon as you note any noticeable repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ changes: ized STIHL servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL blades – see "Special accessories". Only use deflectors or attachments which have been approved by STIHL for this machine or which are technically equivalent. Using the Unit ► Shut down the engine.
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4 Using the Unit English Adjust correctly WARNING The depth of cut depends on the unevenness of Do not adjust the deflector. the ground, your height and the way you hold the edger. Use the following procedure: The deflector has been set at the factory so that ►...
KombiEngines: ► Do not push the blade into the ground. STIHL KM 56 R, KM 85 R, KM 94 R, KM 111 R, ► Always walk forwards when cutting, do not pull KM 131, KM 131 R, KM 235.0 R, KMA 130 R, the unit towards you.
6 Assembling the Unit English WARNING Refer to the power tool's User Manual for how to use the barrier bar. Assembling the Unit ► Pull the protective caps off of the ends of the shaft and keep them in a safe place for later use –...
English 8 Mounting the Cutting Blade When correctly installed, the red line (3) (arrow point) must be flush with the end of the coupling sleeve. ► Tighten down the star knob (4) firmly. Removing the KombiTool ► Reverse the above sequence to remove the drive tube.
– out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. 11 Replacing the Depth Wheel Have a worn depth wheel replaced by a servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servic‐ ing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 11.1 Depth Wheel ►...
Do not attempt to straighten or weld a bent or cracked blade – it may break – it must be replaced – see "Mounting the Cutting Blade". STIHL recommends you use only the following original STIHL cutting blades: Length Thickness Marking 200 mm 2.4 mm...
Checking Out-of-Balance To avoid out-of-balance: ► Have your dealer check the blade for out-of- balance on a STIHL balancer (special acces‐ sory) – STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If blade is out-of-bal‐ ance, fit a new one – see "Mounting the Cut‐...
2 Guard cannot be performed by the owner, they should be performed by a servicing dealer. 3 Shaft STIHL recommends that you have servicing and 4 Wheel repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ 5 Wingnut ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are...
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6.6 m/s handle: Max. output shaft speed (cutting attachment) on KM 85 R with loop 3.2 m/s 6.0 m/s STIHL brushcutters with split shaft (T models): handle: KM 111 R with loop 3.8 m/s 3.0 m/s FR 131 T: 8100 rpm...
EN ISO 12100 (in conjunction with the specified When repairing the machine, only use replace‐ KM and FR models). ment parts which have been approved by STIHL EN ISO 12100, EN 60335-1, EN 50636-2-92 (in for this power tool or are technically identical.
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English EN ISO 12100, EN 60335-1, EN 50636-2-92 (in conjunction with the specified KMA tools). Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG The year of manufacture is indicated on the power tool. Waiblingen, 2022-09-19 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Robert Olma, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs &...
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English 22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity 0458-471-0121-C...
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22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458-471-0121-C...
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