Stihl FCS-KM, Instruction Manual

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FCS-KM
English
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Fitting the skirt
N
In order to push the skirt easily into
the gap on the deflector, apply a thin
coating of resin-free oil to the top of
the skirt
N
Thread the skirt (3) into the
segment (6) and push into the
gap (5) of the deflector – the bore in
the skirt must be fixed in the
arbor (4)
N
Place washer (2) onto screw (1).
N
Insert and tighten the screw (1)
Do not attempt to straighten or weld a
bent or cracked blade – it may break – it
must be replaced – see "Mounting the
Cutting Blade".
STIHL recommends you use only the
following original STIHL cutting blades:
Do not resharpen the blade.
N
Replace the blade (1) if its
length (A) is no 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 the wear guard (1) for
damage before starting the power
tool.
N
The wear guard must be replaced
as soon as the gearbox (2) (arrow)
becomes visible.
NOTICE
The gearbox may be seriously damaged
if you do not replace the wear guard in
good time.
6
4
5
2 1
239BA025 KN
3
Replacing the Cutting Blade
Length Thick
-
ness
Marking
200 mm 2.4 mm 4133 / 01
200 mm 3.8 mm 4133 / 02
A
C
B
1
257BA016 KN
Checking and Replacing the
Wear Guard
2
257BA017 KN
1