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Page 2: ...bons 17 Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs EC Declaration of Conformity Quality Certification 19 19 19 20 __ J __ _ A _ __ _ _ English Dear Customer Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product This machine has been built using modern production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance Every effort has been made to ensure your satisfaction and troublefree use of the mac...

Page 3: ...fast cutting power tool with very sharp cutting blades and a long reach special safety precautions must be observed during operation Always read and and make sure you under stand both instruction manuals KombiEngine and KombiTool before using your power tool for the first time and keep them in a safe place for future reference Non observance of the safety precautions may result in serious or even ...

Page 4: ...table cutter bar Engage the cutter bar in position On units with a defined transport position Move the cutter bar to the transport position and make sure it is properly engaged Carry the unit properly balanced by the drive tube cutting blades behind you Avoid touching hot parts of the machine especially the muffler and gear housing you could suffer serious burns Transporting in a vehicle Properly ...

Page 5: ...gger Check and correct the idle speed setting at regular intervals If the cutting blades continue running when the engine is idling have your dealer check your machine and make proper adjustments or repairs see KombiEngine service manual The gearbox becomes hot during operation To reduce the risk of burn injury do not touch the gear housing Take special care in slippery conditions qamp snow ice on...

Page 6: ...short intervals during operation or immediately if there is a noticeable change in cutting behavior HL KM 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 or before leaving the unit unattended Shut off the engine Always clean dust and dirt off the machine do not use any grease sol...

Page 7: ...uttings into the garbage can they can be composted Preparations Starting the Engine Put on the shoulder strap 6 Working Techniques Horizontal Cut with cutter bar at an angle Cutting close to the ground from a standing position e g low shrubs Swing the cutter bar back and forth in an arc as you move along use both sides of the cutting blades Vertical Cut with cutter bar at an angle Cutting without ...

Page 8: ...ach Any working position above head Lll height is tiring To minimize the risk of accidents work in such positions for short periods only Set angle of adjustable cutter bar to maximum so that the unit can be held in a lower less tiring position with shoulder strap while still providing adequate reach English Horizontal Cut with straightcutter bar Cutting without standing directly next to the hedge ...

Page 9: ...ndled machines must be equipped with a barrier bar A The HL KM 0 is not approved for iliuse on KombiEngines with a bike handle This KombiTool may also be mounted to STIHL brushcutters with a split drive tube T models Operation of this KombiTool is therefore also permitted on the following power tool models STIHL FS 55 T FS 55 RT FS 85 T FS 85 RT FR 85 T and FR 130 T Ii Loop handled machines must b...

Page 10: ...screws moderately Line up the gearbox 2 on the drive tube so that the machine support on the engine paints down and the blades are horizontal Tighten down the clamp screws firmly English Push the lug 1 on the drive tube into the slot 2 in the coupling sleeve as far as stop 4 When correctly installed the red line 3 arrow point must be flush with the end of the coupling sleeve Tighten down the wing ...

Page 11: ...g adjustments Pull back the sliding sleeve 1 and use the lever 2 to adjust the joint by one or several holes Release the sliding sleeve 1 and make sure the lock pin engages the quadrant 3 The sliding sleeve butts against the housing when the pin is properly engaged after making adjustment Transport Position The Gutterbarcanbe olded Ialagainst the drive tube and locked in position to save space dur...

Page 12: ... hook depend on the market Shoulder strap Put on the shoulder strap 1 Adjust the length of the strap with the machine attached the acn I m I1I O fl llfilllirer 2 must be athab h out the same nelght as your rrg tip HL KM English Full harness Put on the fulHharness 1 Adjust the length of the strap with the machine attached the carabiner 2 must be at about the same height as your right hip Throwing o...

Page 13: ...Hhe blade scabbard Check that the cutting blades are not touching the ground or any other obstacles If necessary rest the gearbox on a raised support e g mound brick or something similar Make sure you have a safe and secure footing Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left hand and press down do not touch the throttle trigger or interlock lever I IDo not stand or kneel on the drive tube I ...

Page 14: ...box with grease Unscrewthe tube ofgrease from the filler hole Refit the filler plug and tighten it down firmly Angle Drive Lubricate the angle drive with STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters see Special Accessories English 0 version Adjustable 135 version Check the lubricant level at regular intervals of about every 25 hours of operation Unscrew the filler plug 2 if no grease can be seen on the i...

Page 15: ...ork area etc shorten the specified intervals accordingly All accessible screws and nuts Check and retighten if necessary not screws and nuts on cutting blades Cutting blades Visual inspection before starting work Resharpen as necessary Replace if damaged Gearbox lubrication Check before starting work Replenish as necessary Safety labels Replace illegible safety labels When cutting performance and ...

Page 16: ...ribed in the crapter 9n M Jntena nce aDd C era 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 HL KM servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses ...

Page 17: ...English 1 Cutting Blades 2 Blade Drive Gear 3 Angle Drive 4 Drive tube 2 5 Sliding sleeve 6 Adjusting lever 7 Quadrant 8 Blade scabbard 2 d 6 8 I 1 7 36 5 1 4 i 16 HL KM ...

Page 18: ... KM 55 with bike handle 90 dB A KM 55 R with loop handle 90 dB A KM 56 R with loop handle 94 dB A KM 85 with bike handle 91 dB A KM 85 R with loop handle 91 dB A KM 90 R with loop handle 90 dB A KM 100 R with loop handle KM 130 with bike handle KM 130 R with loop handle FR 130 T 88 dB A 92 dB A 92 dB A 96 dB A English Sound pressure level Lweq to ISO 3744 HL KM 0 KM 55 R with loop handle 101 dB A ...

Page 19: ...mls2 KM 100 R with loophandle 7 4 mls2 KM 130 R with loop handle 9 7 mls2 FR 130 T 3 1 mls2 Handle right 2 0 mls2 5 8 mls2 2 6 mls2 8 4 mls2 3 8 mls2 6 8 mls2 5 7 mls2 7 3 mls2 6 9 mls2 2 3 mls2 Vibration measurement ahv eq to ISO 10517 Handle Handle HL KM O left right KM 56 R with loop handle 8 5 mls2 6 1 mls2 Handle Handle HL KM 135 left right power level the K factor in accordance with Directiv...

Page 20: ...of accidents and damage to the machine STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number the STIHL logo and the STIHL parts symbol fiiI the symbol may appear alone on small parts English ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Badstr 115 0 71336 Waiblingen confirms that the machine described below Type Hedge trimmer KombiTool Make STIHL Mod...

Page 21: ... with FR 85 T 107 dB A with FR 130 T 106 dB A Technical documents deposited at ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Produktzulassung Product Licensing Done at Waiblingen 08 02 2010 ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Elsner Director Group Product Management All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured bySTIHL meet the strict requirement...

Page 22: ...anual improper use can cause serious injury Advertencia Para su seguridad durante el manejo de este producto siga siempre las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones el uso indebido puede causar lesiones graves STIH STIHL KM 110 130 BA_U1_86_01 fm Seite 0 Mittwoch 15 März 2006 1 53 13 ...

Page 23: ...lug 24 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 25 Storing the Machine 28 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 28 Maintenance Chart 29 Parts and Controls 30 Specifications 32 Special Accessories 32 Maintenance and Repairs 33 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 34 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 36 Trademarks 38 ...

Page 24: ...be combined to produce a power tool In this instruction manual the functional unit formed by the KombiEngine and KombiTool is referred to as the power tool The KombiEngine and KombiTool come with separate instruction manuals Always read and make sure you understand both instruction manuals before starting and using your machine Keep the manuals in a safe place for later reference Pictograms All th...

Page 25: ...hilosophy is to continually improve all of its products As a result engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance Therefore some changes modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual Because this KombiEngi...

Page 26: ...might be aggravated by strenuous work check with your doctor before operating this machine Warning Prolonged use of a power tool or other machines exposing the operator to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease Raynaud s phenomenon or carpal tunnel syndrome These conditions reduce the hand s ability to feel and regulate temperature produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve an...

Page 27: ...checked regularly Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings shouts alarms etc is restricted For further instructions on proper clothing see the safety precautions in the instruction manual of the KombiTool you are using THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on Main Parts and Controls W...

Page 28: ...power tool carefully so as to allow any pressure build up in the tank to release slowly Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is running Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet 3 m from the fueling spot before starting the engine Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your machine Warning Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation If fuel leakage is...

Page 29: ...erly control your power tool Starting Start the engine at least 10 feet 3 meters from the fueling spot outdoors only For specific starting instructions see the appropriate section of your KombiEngine and KombiTool manuals Place the power tool on firm ground or other solid surface in an open area Maintain good balance and secure footing Warning To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control be a...

Page 30: ...r reproductive harm Some of the gases e g carbon monoxide may be colorless and odorless To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury illness from inhaling toxic fumes never run the machine indoors or in poorly ventilated locations Operating instructions Warning Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock as you do not have control of the engine speed In the event of an emergen...

Page 31: ...a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged deformed muffler shell Your catalytic converter is furnished with screens designed to reduce the risk of fire from the emission of hot particles Due to the heat from the catalytic reaction these screens will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance If you experience loss of performance and you suspect a clogged screen have...

Page 32: ...n wire connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire Warning Never test the ignition system with the ignition wire boot removed from the spark plug or with a removed spark plug since uncontained sparking may cause a fire Warning Do not operate your power tool if the muffler is damaged missing or modified An improperly maintained muffler will increase ...

Page 33: ...d 5 remain in the lower clamp Mounting the Handlebar Place the handlebar 7 in the lower clamp 1 so that distance A is no more than 6 in 15 cm Place the upper clamp in position and hold both clamps together Push the wing screw with washer through the two clamps as far as stop hold all parts together and secure them KombiTool Purpose FS KM Brushcutter with mowing head FS KM 1 Brushcutter with grass ...

Page 34: ...le Loosen the screw 9 The nut 10 remains in the control handle 11 Push the control handle throttle trigger 12 must point toward the gearbox onto the handlebar 7 so that the holes 13 line up Insert screw and tighten down firmly Fitting the Throttle Cable Do not kink the throttle cable or lay it in tight radii make sure the throttle trigger moves freely Press the throttle cable 14 into the retainers...

Page 35: ...ar counter clockwise A properly adjusted throttle cable is the precondition for correct operation in the full throttle starting throttle and idle positions Adjust the throttle cable only after the unit is fully assembled the control handle must be in the normal operating position Use a suitable tool to push the slide to the bottom of the slot see illustration Press down the trigger interlock 1 and...

Page 36: ...holes Insert screws 7 in holes and screw them into the barrier bar as far as stop Go to Securing the loop handle Loop handle without barrier bar Place the clamp 3 in the loop handle 4 and position them both against the drive tube 5 Fit the clamp 6 and line up the holes Fit washers 7 on screws 8 Insert screws 8 in holes and screw on the square nuts 1 as far as stop Go to Securing the loop handle Mo...

Page 37: ...line and quality two stroke air cooled engine oil Use mid grade unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 89 R M 2 If the octane rating of the mid grade gasoline in your area is lower use premium unleaded fuel Fuel with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures This in turn increases the risk of piston seizure and damage to the engine The chemical composition of the fuel is al...

Page 38: ...n order to avoid any moisture getting into the mixture The machine s fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix is stored should be cleaned as necessary Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work not to exceed 3 months of storage Store in approved fuel canisters only When mixing pour oil into the canister first and then add gasoline Close the canister and shake it vigorously by h...

Page 39: ... approx a quarter turn Fold the grip flush with the top of the cap If the grip does not lie completely flush with the cap and the detent on the grip does not engage the recess in the filler neck the cap is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps Controls Control handle on bike handle Throttle trigger interlock 1 throttle trigger 2 and slide control 3 Starting Stopping...

Page 40: ...e arrow on the stop symbol h to STOP O Starting Procedure Hold down the throttle trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger While holding both levers in this position move the slide control to START and hold it there Now release the throttle trigger slide control and throttle trigger interlock in that order This is the starting throttle position Set the choke knob 8 For cold start to g For...

Page 41: ...y and vertically into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly Crank engine until it begins to fire After no more than five attempts turn the choke knob to e and continue cranking As soon as engine runs Blip the throttle trigger so that the slide control moves to the normal run position and the engine settles down to idle speed Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted the too...

Page 42: ...un until dry After refueling press the fuel pump bulb at least five times even if bulb is still filled with fuel Set choke knob according to engine temperature Now start the engine During break in period A factory new machine should not be run at high revs full throttle off load for the first three tank fillings This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break in period As all moving parts have...

Page 43: ...out Do not wash Replace any damaged parts Install filter element in the filter housing Refit the filter cover Insert the screw and tighten it down firmly Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of the fundamental engine parameters and components e g carburation ignition timing and valve or port timing without the addition of any major hardware The carburetor comes from the factory with a st...

Page 44: ...power is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at sea level Rule of thumb Rotate the high speed screw H about 1 4 turn for every 3300 ft 1000 meter change in altitude Carry out the standard setting Warm up engine for about 3 minutes At high altitudes Turn the high speed screw H clockwise leaner no further than stop until there is no noticeable increase in engine speed At sea level Tu...

Page 45: ...n low speed screw L clockwise no further than stop until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly The spark arresting screen is an option that is not fitted in all machines If the engine is low on power check the spark arresting screen in the muffler Wait for muffler to cool down Move slide control to STOP O Remove the screw 1 Remove the screws 2 Lift away the shroud 3 Remove the screw 4 Lift spar...

Page 46: ...pecifications Use only resistor type spark plugs of the approved range Rectify problems which have caused fouling of spark plug Too much oil in fuel mix Dirty air filter Unfavorable running conditions e g operating at part load Fit a new spark plug after approx 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury use only spark plugs authoriz...

Page 47: ...off the housing Remove the spring clip 3 Remove the rope rotor with washer 4 and pawl 5 Remove remaining rope from the rotor and grip Tie a simple overhand knot in the new rope see Specifications and then thread it through the top of the grip and the rope bushing 6 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 1 1 249BA012 KN 2 1 4 3 5 249BA013 KN 249BA014 KN 6 ...

Page 48: ... post and engage it on the pawl s peg the spring clip must point counterclockwise clockwise as shown in the illustration Go to Tensioning the rewind spring Replacing a broken rewind spring Remove the rope rotor as described under Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring The bits of spring might still be under tension and could fly apart when you take them out of the housing To reduce risk of injur...

Page 49: ...ope rotor six full revolutions in the direction of the arrow Hold the rotor steady pull out and straighten the twisted rope Release the rope rotor Let go of rope slowly so that it winds onto the rotor The starter grip must locate firmly in the rope guide bushing If the grip droops to one side Increase spring tension by adding one more turn When the starter rope is fully extended it must still be p...

Page 50: ...cking together Thoroughly clean the machine pay special attention to the cylinder fins and the air filter Remove the tool clean and inspect it Store the machine in a dry high or locked location out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons Fuel pickup body in tank Have the pickup body in the fuel tank replaced every year STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair work be carried ou...

Page 51: ...s X X Clean X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean X X Replace X Pick up body in fuel tank Have checked by dealer1 X Have replaced by dealer1 X X X Fuel tank Clean X X Carburetor Check idle adjustment tool must not move X X Readjust idle X Spark plug Readjust electrode gap X Replace after about 100 operating hours Cooling inlets Inspect X Clean X Valve clearance Check readjust if ne...

Page 52: ...Handle 7 Throttle Trigge 8 Slide Control 9 Throttle Trigger Interlock 10 Throttle Cable Retainer 11 Clamp carrying ring 12 Fuel Pump 13 Choke Knob 14 Air Filter Cover 15 Fuel Tank 16 Machine Support 17 Handle Support 18 Wing Screw 19 Loop Handle 20 Barrier Bar 21 Coupling Sleeve 22 Wing Screw Serial number see Guide to Using this Manual Parts and Controls ...

Page 53: ... Interlock Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated 10 Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the throttle cable to the drive tube 11 Clamp carrying ring Connects the brushcutter to the harness 12 Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start 13 Choke Knob Operates choke to enrich the mixture for easier engine starts 14 Air Filter Cover Encloses and protects the air filte...

Page 54: ...1 57 in 40 mm KM 130 1 69 in 43 mm Stroke KM 110 0 98 in 25 mm KM 130 0 98 in 25 mm Power according to ISO 8893 KM 110 1 34 bhp 1 0 kW at 7000 rpm 1 min KM 130 1 90 bhp 1 4 kW at 8500 rpm 1 min Idle speed 2 800 rpm 1 min Engine cutoff speed 10 500 rpm 1 min Valve clearance Inlet valve 0 004 in 0 10 mm Exhaust valve 0 004 in 0 10 mm Fuel tank capacity 18 0 fl oz 0 53 l Spark plug resistor type KM 1...

Page 55: ...STIHL service shops Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts Original STlHL parts can be identified by the STlHL part number the STIHl logo and in some cases by the STlHL parts symbol This symbol may appear alone on small parts Maintenance and Repairs ...

Page 56: ...t you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road equipment engine but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non warranty maintenance or repairs and shall not reduce the warra...

Page 57: ...t may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts and must be provided without charge to the owner STIHL Incorporated is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty The following list specifically defines the emission related warranted parts Carburetor Choke Cold start enrichment system Intake manifold A...

Page 58: ...sted in your Instruction manual STIHL Incorporated recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road equipment engine but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the small off road equipment engine owner you should however be aware that STIHL Incorporated may ...

Page 59: ...od of warranty coverage Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for the remaining warranty period 3 Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions required by the Emission Warranty Parts List see below must be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the par...

Page 60: ...at such abuse neglect or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL q The color combination orange grey U S Registration 2 821 860 4 MIX AUTOCUT EA...

Page 61: ...L Precision Series STIHL Protech STIHL RAPID STIHL SuperCut STIHL Territory TapAction TrimCut This listing of trademarks is subject to change Any unauthorized use of these trademarks without the express written consent of ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Waiblingen is strictly prohibited ...

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