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Stihl FCB-KM Manual

Stihl FCB-KM Manual

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Contents
CombiSystem ................................... 2
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques ....................................... 3
Using the Edger .............................. 11
Approved CombiEngines ................ 13
Assembling the Unit ....................... 14
Mounting the CombiTool ................. 14
Fitting the Edger Blade ................... 15
Starting / Stopping
the Engine ...................................... 16
Lubricating the Gearbox ................. 16
Storing the Machine ........................ 17
Replacing the Depth Wheel ............ 17
Replacing the Skirt ......................... 17
Replacing the Edger Blade ............. 18
Parts and Controls .......................... 18
Specifications ................................. 19
Special Accessories ....................... 19
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 20
STIHl
FCB-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 Fitting the Edger Blade ....15 using your CombiTool. Starting / Stopping the Engine ........16 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL Lubricating the Gearbox ....16 distributor for your area if you do not Storing the Machine ......17 understand any of the instructions in this Replacing the Depth Wheel ....
  • Page 2 (T models), the CombiTool can be used in place of a Multi-Cut Professional Series attachment or other power tool attachment. In the STIHL CombiSystem a number of different CombiEngines and CombiTools can be combined to produce a power tool. In this instruction manual the...
  • Page 3 Engineering improvements in different ways: components. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually Step or procedure without direct Note or hint which is not essential improve all of its products. As a result, reference to an illustration.
  • Page 4 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. FCB-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 To one hand. Loss of control of the edger reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury resulting in serious or fatal injury may from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the result. edger indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. FCB-KM...
  • Page 9 Keep proper footing an If the edger strikes a foreign object, balance at all times. follow these steps: stop the engine, disconnect spark plug lead, inspect for damage and repair any damage before restarting and operating the product. FCB-KM...
  • 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.
  • Page 11 Have or individual. However if you claim such work performed at your STIHL warranty coverage for a component service shop only. which has not been serviced or...
  • Page 12 Adjust the depth wheel (2) so that other debris are directed away from the the blade (3) just touches the machine and operator. ground or breaks the surface of the soil by no more than 1/4“ (5 mm) (B) in the working position. FCB-KM...
  • Page 13 1 = Gunning sight for edger blade the blade is vertical. Cut steadily so that the engine is not lugged down – do not apply force. Cut at a normal walking pace. Do not push the blade into the ground. FCB-KM...
  • Page 14 Connecting drive tube to gearbox Screw in the clamp screw as far as STIHL FS 55 T, FS 55 RT, FS 85 T, stop but do not tighten down yet. FS 85 RT, FS 83 T and FS 83 RT...
  • Page 15 Fit combination wrench (5) on the nut (6). Tighten the wing screw (4) firmly. Loosen and remove the nut Reverse the above sequence to remove clockwise (left-hand thread). the drive tube. Remove the thrust washer. see "Guide to Using this Manual" FCB-KM...
  • Page 16 Screw the nut (6) on to the shaft Do not stand or kneel on the drive counterclockwise and tighten down tube! firmly. If the cup spring (10) on the nut (6) becomes fatigued, install a new nut. FCB-KM...
  • Page 17 Unscrew the filler plug (1). STIHL dealer. If no grease can be seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters – see chapter "Special Accessories" – into the filler hole.
  • Page 18 (B) and obtain the required depth of cut (C). To avoid out-of-balance: check blade on a STIHL balancer – see "Special Accessories". Do not resharpen the blade! Position of skirt Position the skirt (3) correctly in...
  • Page 19 The skirt is designed to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objects flung backwards toward the operator by the cutting tool. Stub shaft (Drive tube). Device to connect the engine with the gearbox. Blade Deflector Wheel Wing nut Skirt Stub shaft (drive tube) FCB-KM...
  • Page 20 The symbol may appear alone on small Special resin-free lubricating oil parts. Depth wheel Bottle 3.38 fl.oz. (100 ml) Tools Contact your STIHL dealer for the latest Stop pin information on these and other special Combination wrench accessories. STIHL balancer...