Stihl FH-KM, Instruction Manual

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FH-KM
English
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To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger
others.
Inspect scrub and work area to avoid
damaging the cutting blades:
–
Remove stones, rocks, pieces of
metal and other solid objects.
–
When working close to the ground,
make sure that no sand, grit or
stones get between the blades.
–
Take particular care when cutting
scrub or bushes next to or against
wire fences.
To avoid the risk of electrocution, do not
touch electric power lines – never cut
through electric power lines.
Opening the throttle while the blades are
blocked increases the load and reduces
engine speed. The clutch then slips
continuously and this causes
overheating and damage to important
components (e.g. clutch, polymer
housing components) – and this can
increase the risk of injury from the
cutting blades moving while the engine
is idling.
If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Make sure the safety
devices are working properly. Do not
continue operating your power tool if it is
damaged. In case of doubt, consult your
servicing dealer.
If the scrub is very dusty or dirty, spray
the blades with STIHL resin solvent from
time to time during cutting. This helps
greatly reduce blade friction as well as
the aggressive effects of sap and the
build-up of dirt particles.
Check the cutting attachment at regular
short intervals during operation or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
–
Shut off the engine.
–
Wait until the cutting blades have
come to a complete standstill.
–
Check condition and tightness, look
for cracks.
–
Check sharpness.
After finishing work
After finishing work or before leaving the
unit unattended: Shut off the engine.
Always clean dust and dirt off the
machine – do not use any grease
solvents for this purpose.
Spray the blades with STIHL resin
solvent. Run the engine briefly so that
the solvent is evenly distributed.
Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not
attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in the KombiTool and
KombiEngine instruction manuals. Have
all other work 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 information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts
in order to avoid the risk of accidents
and damage to the machine. If you have
any questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match your
model and meet your performance
requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before carrying out any
maintenance or repairs or cleaning the
machine.
Do not touch the cutting
blades while the engine is
running. If the cutting
blades become jammed
by an object, switch off
the engine immediately
before attempting to
remove the object – there
is otherwise a risk of
injury.