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Contents
CombiSystem ................................... 2
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Techniques ....................................... 4
Working Techniques ....................... 11
Approved CombiEngines ................ 14
Assembling the Unit ....................... 14
Mounting the CombiTool ................. 15
Fitting the Cutting Blade ................. 15
the Engine ...................................... 16
Lubricating the Gearbox ................. 17
Storing the Machine ........................ 17
Gearbox Wheel .............................. 17
Replacing the Skirt ......................... 18
Replacing the Cutting Blade ........... 20
the Wear Guard .............................. 20
Main Parts ...................................... 21
Specifications ................................. 22
Special Accessories ....................... 23
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 23
STIHl
FCS-KM
english / USA
Allow only persons who understand the
manuals of the CombiEngine and edger
CombiTool to operate this power tool
combination.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL CombiTool,
it is important that you read and
understand the maintenance and safety
precautions, starting on page 4, before
using your CombiTool.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
Manual.
!
Warning!
Because this power-tool has a high-
speed cutting attachment some special
safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury.
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improve-
ments are made from time to time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your attachment differs
from those described in this Manual,
please contact your STIHL dealer for
information and assistance.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Fitting the Cutting Blade ....15 using your CombiTool. Starting / Stopping the Engine ........16 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL Lubricating the Gearbox ....17 distributor for your area if you do not Storing the Machine ......17... -
Page 2: Combisystem
Example: In the STIHL CombiSystem a number of Loosen the screw (1) different CombiEngines and CombiTools can be combined to produce a power Lever (2) ... -
Page 3: Equipment And Features
Warning where there is a risk of damaging the machine or individual Engineering improvements components. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually Note or hint which is not essential improve all of its products. As a result, for using the machine, but may engineering changes and improvements improve the operator’s under-... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions And Working Techniques
Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Warning! Most of these safety precautions and Warning! warnings apply to the use of all STIHL Because a CombiEngine The use of any edger may be edgers. Different models may have equipped with an edger hazardous. - Page 5 To reduce the risk of injury to syndrome. Therefore continual and your face STIHL recommends that you regular users should monitor closely the also wear a face shield or face screen condition of their hands and fingers. If over your goggles or safety glasses.
- Page 6 STIHL power tool branches, brush or moving parts of the models are authorized. Although certain unit. unauthorized attachments may be useable on the STIHL power tool, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous. FCS-KM...
- Page 7 15m (50ft) Fueling Always check your edger for proper Your STIHL edger uses an oil- gasoline condition and operation before starting, mixture for fuel. For further instructions particularly the throttle trigger, throttle see the safety precautions and the trigger interlock (and if applicable stop chapter on „Fuel“...
- Page 8 english / USA Warning! Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from loss of Use of this product can generate dust Never divert discharge of material control, be absolutely sure that the and fumes containing chemicals known toward bystanders nor allow anyone cutting tool is clear of you and all other to cause respiratory disease, cancer, near the area of operation.
- Page 9 english / USA To reduce the risk of injury Warning! from blade contact, keep Before cutting, inspect the hands and feet away from area for stones, glass, cutting area. pieces of metal, trash or other solid objects. The Warning! cutting attachment could throw objects of this kind.
- Page 10 If the blade During cutting, check the tightness and running cutting tool, do not use a cutting continues to loosen, see your STIHL the condition of the cutting tool at regular dealer. Never use an edger with a loose tool with incorrect idle adjustment.
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Page 11: Working Techniques
However if you claim described in your owner's manual. Have warranty coverage for a component such work performed at your STIHL which has not been serviced or service shop only. maintained properly or if... - Page 12 english / USA Adjusting the depth of cut Shut off the engine and wait for the cutting blade to come to a complete standstill. Loosen wingnut (1) counterclockwise Adjust wheel (2): Upwards to increase depth of cut (A). Adjust correctly Do not adjust the deflector! Downwards The depth of cut varies, depending...
- Page 13 english / USA 90° Tighten wingnut clockwise. Standing in the normal working position, check the depth of cut again and correct it if necessary. Edging Always walk forwards when cutting, do not pull the unit towards you. Start the engine. Cut at a steady pace to avoid having Start the cut at half throttle and to make several passes.
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Page 14: Approved Combiengines
Operation of this CombiTool is therefore also permitted on the following power tool models: STIHL FS 55 T, FS 55 RT, FS 85 T, FS 85 RT, FS 83 T and FS 83 RT For use of barrier bar refer to power tool instruction manual. -
Page 15: Mounting The Combitool
english / USA Mounting the CombiTool Fitting the Cutting Blade Place the power edger on a suitable support so that the blade mounting (1) faces upwards. Engage lug (1) on drive tube in Insert stop pin* or Allen wrench* (2) slot (2) in the coupling sleeve and as far as possible in the bore (3) –... -
Page 16: Starting / Stopping The Engine
english / USA Starting / Stopping the Engine If you crank the engine in the START position, the edger blade may rotate when the engine starts. For this reason, do not run the unit for any longer than necessary in the starting throttle position. -
Page 17: Lubricating The Gearbox
25 hours of operation. persons. Have worn wheel replaced by your Unscrew the filler plug (1). STIHL dealer. If no grease can be seen on the The end of the thread on screw (1) is inside of the filler plug, screw the caulked to ensure that the wingnut (2) tube of grease (2) –... -
Page 18: Replacing The Skirt
Pull end (5) of skirt out from under the lip on the deflector. Have worn wheel replaced by your Loosen the screw (1) on the STIHL dealer. clamp (2) and slide the clamp back along the drive tube in the direction The wheel helps protect the of the engine. - Page 19 english / USA Use a knife to cut through the skirt, Grip the skirt and pull it down firmly. Secure arm (4) with screws (3), starting at the slot, and then remove tighten down firmly. the skirt. Slide clamp (2) down drive tube in direction of gearbox and tighten the screw (1) firmly.
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Page 20: Replacing The Cutting Blade
Blade”. Fit the new wear guard (4). The wear guard must be replaced Only use genuine STIHL cutting blades as soon as the deflector (2) (arrow) Insert screws and tighten down – see „Special Accessories“ becomes visible at the latest. -
Page 21: Main Parts
english / USA Main Parts Definitions 1 Blade 2 Deflector 1. Blade Metal blade for cutting weeds, 3 Clamp grass, etc. 4 Stub shaft (drive tube) 2. Deflector 5 Depth wheel Designed to reduce the risk of injury 6 Wingnut from foreign objects flung back 7 Gearbox wheel towards the operator by the blade... -
Page 22: Specifications
english / USA Specifications Engine 6. Wingnut Must be loosened to change See CombiEngine instruction manual. position depth wheel. 7. Gearbox Wheel Gearbox-mounted wheel designed Weight to protect the gearbox housing from 5.95 lb (2.7 kg) wear. 8. Gearbox Reduces engine speed to speed required to drive the edger blade. -
Page 23: Special Accessories
The symbol may appear alone on small parts. Stop pin Special resin-free lubricating oil Combination wrench 3.5 fl.oz (100 ml) bottle STIHL balancer Wheels Contact your STIHL dealer for the latest information on these and other special Depth wheel accessories. Gearbox wheel FCS-KM... - Page 24 english / USA FCS-KM...
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