Using The Unit - Stihl FH-KM Instruction Manual

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Check sharpness.
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Replace damaged or dull cutting
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tools immediately, even if they have
only superficial cracks.
WARNING
The gearbox becomes
hot during operation. To
reduce the risk of burn
injury, do not touch the
gear housing when it is
hot.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
STORING
WARNING
Always stop the engine and make sure
that the cutting attachment is stopped
before doing any maintenance or repair
work or cleaning the power tool. Do not
attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in your KombiEngine and
KombiTool instruction manuals. Have
such work performed at your STIHL
servicing dealer only.
Always clean dust and dirt off the
machine – do not use any grease
solvents for this purpose.
Spray the blades with STIHL resin
solvent. Start and run the engine briefly
so that the solvent is evenly distributed.
WARNING
Use only identical STIHL replacement
parts for maintenance and repair. Use of
non-STIHL parts may cause serious or
fatal injury.
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Wear gloves when handling or
performing maintenance on blades.
WARNING
Never repair damaged cutting
attachments by welding, straightening or
modifying the shape. This may cause
parts of the cutting attachment to come
off and result in serious or fatal injuries.
Keep blades sharp. Tighten all nuts,
bolts and screws, except the carburetor
adjustment screws, after each use.
Do not clean your machine with a
pressure washer. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the machine.
Store the power tool in a dry and high or
locked location out of reach of children.

Using the Unit

Do not use your power scythe during
other people's rest periods.
The power scythe is used at ground
level. As its blades operate like a mower
bar, the unit is ideal for cutting scrub,
thicket, reed, wild growth and hard
grasses. The power scythe is
particularly suitable for applications in
busy areas, such as traffic islands or
parks, because cuttings are not caught
and thrown by the blades.
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage
can – they can be composted.
Preparations
Set cutter bar to required angle.
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Remove the blade scabbard.
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Start the engine.
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Put on the shoulder strap.
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Attaching Machine to Shoulder
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Strap
FH-KM