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FCS-KM

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N

Pull the protective caps off the ends 

of the drive tube and keep them in a 

safe place for later use – see 

"Storing the Machine".

NOTICE

The plug may come out of the drive tube 

when you pull off the cap. Push it back 

into the drive tube as far as stop.

Installing the Flexible Shaft

If the FCS-KM KombiTool is used with a 

KM 94 R KombiMotor, its rigid shaft 

must be removed and the flexible shaft 

installed in its place. The flexible shaft is 

not included with the machine. It is 

available from a STIHL servicing dealer.
The rigid shaft must be re-installed if the 

FCS-KM is used with a KombiMotor 

other than the KM 94 R.

N

If the gearbox is still mounted on the 

shaft: Remove the gearbox.

N

Pull the rigid shaft (1) out of the 

drive tube.

N

Lubricate the flexible shaft (2) with 

STIHL multipurpose grease or gear 

lubricant.

N

Push the flexible shaft into the drive 

tube.

The drive shaft must not project from the 

tube more than 22 mm (L).

Mounting the Gearbox

N

Loosen the clamp screw (1) on the 

gearbox (2).

N

Push the drive tube (3) through the 

clamp and into the gearbox – turn 

the gearbox back and forth as 

necessary.

N

Once the end of the drive tube is 

inserted beyond the slot (see arrow) 

in the clamp (5), push it fully home 

as far as stop.

N

Tighten down the clamp screw as 

far as stop.

Assembling the Unit

413BA014 KN

002BA248 KN

0000-GXX-3242-A0

1

2

0000-GXX-3240-A0

L

0000-GXX-3234-A0

1

3

257BA010 KN

2

Summary of Contents for FCS-KM

Page 1: ...STIHL FCS KM Instruction Manual ...

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Page 3: ...ensure your satisfaction and trouble free use of the product Please contact your dealer or our sales company if you have any queries concerning this product Your Dr Nikolas Stihl KombiSystem 2 Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Using the Unit 6 Approved KombiEngines 8 Assembling the Unit 9 Mounting the KombiTool 10 Mounting the Cutting Blade 10 Starting Stoppi...

Page 4: ...re some changes modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual Lend or rent your power tool only to persons who are familiar with this model and its operation do not lend your power tool without the KombiMotor and KombiTool instruction manuals Use the power edger only for cutting the edges of paths flower beds and lawns Do not use your power tool for any other purpose because of ...

Page 5: ...jewelry Tie up long hair so that it is above shoulder level WARNING Wear hearing protection e g earplugs or ear muffs Wear a face shield and make sure it is a good fit A face shield alone does not provide adequate eye protection STIHL offers a comprehensive range of personal protective clothing and equipment Transporting the Power Tool Always shut off the engine Carry the power tool properly balan...

Page 6: ...en if you are left handed Models with bike handle Right handle on control handle left hand on left handle During Operation 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 The cutting attachment may catch and fling objects a great distance and cause injury therefore do not allow any other persons withi...

Page 7: ...ress the blade into the ground to bring it to a standstill Check condition and tightness look for cracks Replace a damaged blade immediately even if it has only superficial cracks Clean the cutting attachment and deflector at regular intervals during operation Shut down the engine Wear gloves Remove grass weeds clumps of soil etc To reduce the risk of injury shut off the engine before changing the...

Page 8: ...erformance requirements To reduce the risk of injury always shut off the engine before carrying out any maintenance or repairs or cleaning the machine Cutting Attachments and Deflectors The arrow on the deflector shows the direction of rotation of the blade see Using the Unit Operate the edger only with the skirt properly mounted on the deflector see Replacing the Skirt Handle the blade with care ...

Page 9: ...f the ground your height and the way you hold the edger Use the following procedure N Adjust the depth wheel 2 so that the blade 3 just touches the ground or breaks the surface of the soil B by no more than 5 mm 0 2 in N Tighten down the wingnut clockwise N Standing in the normal working position check the depth of cut again and correct it if necessary WARNING Do not adjust the deflector The defle...

Page 10: ...edge of the bed KombiEngines Only use KombiEngines supplied or explicitly approved by STIHL for use with the attachment This KombiTool may be operated only in combination with the following KombiEngines STIHL KM 55 R KM 56 R KM 85 R KM 90 KM 90 R KM 94 R1 KM 100 KM 100 R KM 110 KM 110 R KM 130 KM 130 R KMA 130 R KMA 135 R WARNING Loop handled machines must be equipped with a barrier bar Brushcutte...

Page 11: ...ombiMotor other than the KM 94 R N If the gearbox is still mounted on the shaft Remove the gearbox N Pull the rigid shaft 1 out of the drive tube N Lubricate the flexible shaft 2 with STIHL multipurpose grease or gear lubricant N Push the flexible shaft into the drive tube The drive shaft must not project from the tube more than 22 mm L Mounting the Gearbox N Loosen the clamp screw 1 on the gearbo...

Page 12: ...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 Reverse the above sequence to remove the drive tube N Lay the power edger on its back so that the blade mounting 1 faces up N Insert the stop pin 2 into the hole 3 as far as stop apply slight pressure and turn back and forth 1 2 257BA012 KN 3 4 Mounting the Ko...

Page 13: ...re position The blade must not touch the ground or any other objects risk of accident N Assume a firm stance possibilities standing bending or kneeling N Press the machine firmly against the ground with the left hand do not touch the control elements on the control handle while doing so see instruction manual for the KombiEngine or basic power tool NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on the shaft WARNING...

Page 14: ...rk carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer Depth Wheel N The end of the thread on the screw 1 is peened over to ensure that the wingnut 2 does not work loose and be lost A very high torque has to be applied to remove the wingnut from the screw If the parts are then reassembled the captive function is no longer guaranteed In such a case have the screw and wingnut replaced by...

Page 15: ... longer sufficient to maintain the necessary ground clearance B and obtain the required depth of cut C Checking Out of Balance To avoid out of balance N Have your dealer check the blade for out of balance on a STIHL balancer special accessory STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer If blade is out of balance fit a new one see Mounting the Cutting Blade Checking the Wear Guard N Check...

Page 16: ...uts not wingnut for depth wheel N Check and retighten if necessary Depth wheel N Visual inspection before starting work N Check tightness of wingnut before starting work N Have replaced if necessary see Replacing Wheels Skirt N Visual inspection before starting work N Replace if damaged see Replacing the Skirt Blade N Visual inspection before starting work N Check tightness before starting work N ...

Page 17: ...Care must be performed on a regular basis If these maintenance operations cannot be performed by the owner they should be performed by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical in...

Page 18: ...FCS KM English 16 1 Blade 2 Deflector 3 Drive tube 4 Depth wheel 5 Wingnut 6 Gearbox 7 Wear guard 8 Skirt Main Parts 7 3 1 406BA016 KN 2 5 4 8 6 ...

Page 19: ... KM 130 R 4900 rpm KMA 130 R 4070 rpm KMA 135 R 4070 rpm FR 130 T 4900 rpm with deflector and blade 2 4 kg KM 55 R with loop handle 93 dB A KM 56 R with loop handle 93 dB A KM 85 R with loop handle 96 dB A KM 90 R with loop handle 90 dB A KM 100 R with loop handle 90 dB A KM 130 with bike handle 95 dB A KM 130 R with loop handle 95 dB A FR 130 T 93 dB A KM 94 R with loop handle 92 dB A KM 135 R wi...

Page 20: ...are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information When repairing the machine only use replacement parts which have been approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical Only use high quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine STIHL recommends the use of original...

Page 21: ...n Director Product Certification Regulatory Affairs ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Badstr 115 D 71336 Waiblingen Germany declare under our sole responsibility that conforms to the relevant provisions of the UK Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 2008 and has been manufactured in compliance with the following standards in the versions valid on the date of production EN ISO 12100 in conjunction with the ...

Page 22: ...FCS KM English 20 Waiblingen 15 07 2021 ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG pp Dr Jürgen Hoffmann Director Product Certification Regulatory Affairs ...

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