STIHL FSB-KM Instruction Manual
English KombiSystem Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Approved KombiEngines Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Mounting the KombiTool Mounting the Deflector Mounting the Cutting Attachment Fitting the Harness Starting / Stopping the Engine Storing the Machine Maintaining the Mowing Head Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity © ANDRE
English KombiSystem Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. + Symbols in text WARNING .. .. 002BA530 KN + Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. In the STIHL KombiSystem a number of different KombiEngines and KombiTools can be combined to produce a power tool.
English Use only high quality tools and accessories in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL tools and accessories. They are specifically designed to match the product and meet your performance requirements. The deflector on this power tool cannot protect the operator from all objects thrown by the cutting attachment (stones, glass, wire, etc.). Such objects may ricochet and then hit the operator.
English – Never attempt to modify the controls or safety devices in any way. During Operation Never operate your power tool with one hand. – Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil and dirt – for safe control of the power tool. – Adjust harness and handle to suit your height and reach. See chapter on "Fitting the Harness". In the event of impending danger or in an emergency, switch off the engine immediately by moving the slide control / stop switch/button to 0 or STOP.
English Inspect the work area: Stones, pieces of metal or other solid objects may be thrown more than 15 meters and cause personal injury or damage the cutting attachment and property (e.g. parked vehicles, windows). Never continue using or attempt to repair damaged or cracked cutting attachments. This may cause parts of the cutting attachment to come off and hit the operator or bystanders at high speed and result in serious or fatal injuries.
English 002BA073 KN STIHL PolyCut 6-3 Mowing Head with Polymer Blades Mowing Head with Nylon Lines With the engine running, attach the machine to the shoulder strap. Nylon line achieves a soft cut for edging and trimming around fence posts, trees, etc. – less risk of damaging tree bark. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, never use steel wire in place of the nylon cutting line.
English WARNING Approved KombiEngines If the wear limit marks are ignored, there is a risk of the cutting tool shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. KombiEngines To reduce the risk of accidents from shattered blades, avoid contact with stones, metal and similar solid objects. Only KombiEngines supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific model are authorized. Check PolyCut blades for cracks at regular intervals.
English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness 1 3 Deflector Handle 5 2 4 Handle Choose the proper combination from the table depending on the cutting attachment.
English Mounting the KombiTool Mounting the deflector Mounting the Deflector Fitting the line limiter blade 2 1 002BA326 KN 2 N 1 Push the lug (1) on the drive tube into the slot (2) in the coupling sleeve as far as stop. 1 3 When correctly installed, the red line (3) (arrow point) must be flush with the end of the coupling sleeve. N Tighten down the star knob (4) firmly. Removing the KombiTool N 002BA250 KN 002BA327 KN 4 002BA251 KN 3 2 N Slide the blade (1) into the deflector's guide.
English Thrust plate Mounting the Cutting Attachment 5 1 Placing power tool on the ground 3 b 3 4 2 6 N Slide the deflector (3) onto the drive tube (4) so that the bead (a) on the drive tube engages the guide (b) in the deflector. N Switch off the engine. N Lay your trimmer on its back with the loop handle and shroud pointing down and the output shaft facing up. 541BA001 KN 002BA252 KN 546BA016 KN 4 N Push the deflector (3) into position until the set screw (5) engages.
English Blocking the shaft 1 8 2 2 2 7 3 5 4 N 232BA053 KN 342BA021 KN 2 1 To block the shaft, push tool (1) into the holes (2) in the protector and the thrust plate.
English Removing the mowing head STIHL PolyCut 6-3 1 10 N Block the shaft, see "Blocking the shaft” N Turn the mowing head counterclockwise 2 11 N Turn the mowing head (1) clockwise until it engages the shaft (2) N Block the shaft, see "Blocking the shaft” N Tighten the mowing head (1) NOTICE Remove the tool again used to block the shaft.
English The type and style of the harness, carrying ring and carabiner (spring hook) depend on the market. 1 The use of the harness is described in the chapter on "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness". Shoulder strap 2 Practice slipping the strap off your shoulder. 1 002BA308 KN 2 N Attach the carabiner (1) to the carrying ring (2) on the drive tube – hold the carrying ring steady.
English Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine N Make sure you have a firm footing, either standing, stooping or kneeling. N Hold the machine with you left hand and press it down firmly – do not touch the controls on the control handle – see KombiEngine or basic power tool instruction manual. Always follow the operating instructions for the KombiEngine and basic power tool. Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Remove, clean and inspect the cutting attachment.
English Adjusting Nylon Line Maintaining the Mowing Head N Turn the machine over. N Press down the cap on the spool as far as stop. N Pull the ends of the lines out of the spool. STIHL AutoCut Placing power tool on the ground If the spool is empty, refill with nylon line. All other mowing heads 546BA016 KN Refer to the leaflet supplied with the mowing head. Switch off the engine. N Lay your trimmer on its back with the loop handle and shroud pointing down and the output shaft facing up.
English WARNING If there are signs of serious wear, replace the complete mowing head. The thermoplastic cutting blades are referred to as "blades" in the following. The mowing head is supplied with illustrated instructions for replacing the blades. Keep the instructions for the mowing head in a safe place. Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.
English Main Parts Corrosion and other consequential damage resulting from improper storage. – Damage to the product resulting from the use of poor quality replacement parts. Parts Subject to Wear and Tear Some parts of the power tool are subject to normal wear and tear even during regular operation in accordance with instructions and, depending on the type and duration of use, have to be replaced in good time.
English with mowing head KM 55 R with loop handle: KM 56 R with loop handle: KM 85 R with loop handle: KM 94 R with loop handle: 109 dB(A) 109 dB(A) 112 dB(A) 109 dB(A) Vibration level ahv,eq to ISO 22867 with mowing head KM 55 R with loop handle: KM 56 R with loop handle: KM 85 R with loop handle: KM 94 R with loop handle: Handle, left Handle, right 8.9 m/s2 8.0 m/s2 6.7 m/s2 7.0 m/s2 7.3 m/s2 7.5 m/s2 7.2 m/s2 6.4 m/s2 The K-factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.
English EC Declaration of Conformity ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstr. 115 D-71336 Waiblingen Germany declare in exclusive responsibility that Category: Make: Model: Serial identification: Brushcutter KombiTool STIHL FSB-KM 4137 conforms to the relevant provisions of Directives 2006/42/EC and 2000/14/EC and has been developed and manufactured in compliance with the following standards in the versions valid on the date of production: Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co.
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