{ STIHL FS-MM Instruction Manual
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English MultiSystem Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. + Symbols in text WARNING + 469BA028 KN Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. In the STIHL MultiSystem, various MultiEngines and MultiTools are combined to form a machine. In this Instruction Manual, the functional unit of MultiEngine and MultiTool is referred to as a machine.
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 original STIHL tools, cutting attachments 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 Set of wheels Check protective devices (e.g. deflector for cutting attachment) for damage or wear. Always replace damaged parts. Do not operate your machine with a damaged deflector and/or worn cutting attachment (lettering and arrows no longer legible). – Never attempt to modify the controls or safety devices – work only with a properly mounted deflector. – Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil and dirt – for safe control of the power tool.
English To reduce the risk of injury, avoid contact with the cutting attachment. The correct engine idle speed is important to ensure that the cutting attachment stops rotating when you let go of the throttle trigger. Check and correct the idle speed setting regularly. If the attachment still rotates when the engine is idling, have your dealer check your machine and make proper adjustments or repairs – see MultiEngine instruction manual.
English After Finishing Work After finishing work or before leaving the unit unattended: Shut off the engine. After finishing work, clean dirt, soil and plant residue off the cutting attachment – wear gloves to reduce the risk of injury. Do not use grease solvents for cleaning. 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.
English The mowing head comes with instruction leaflets. Equip the mowing head with polymers blades or nylon line as described in the instruction leaflets. WARNING Never use wire in place of the nylon mowing line – risk of injury. FS-MM Approved MultiEngines Only use MultiEngines supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the MultiTool. This MultiTool may only be used in combination with the STIHL MM 56 MultiEngine.
English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment and Deflector Deflector 1 2 3 4 5 6 Approved Combinations Select correct combination from the table according to the cutting attachment you intend to use. WARNING 5 6 7 0000-GXX-0425-A0 Cutting Attachment STIHL DuroCut 20-2 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 Deflector 7 Deflector for mowing heads For safety reasons no other combinations are permitted – risk of accidents. Only mowing heads (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) may be used on the FS-MM MultiTool.
English Fitting, removing the MultiTool 1 9911BA002 KN 2 Remove the gearbox N N 1 N Push the deflector (1) onto the drive tube (2) as far as stop. N Tighten down the screw (2). Loosen the clamp screws (1) and pull the gearbox (2) off the drive tube. 4 4 3 Remove the deflector 3 N Push the gearbox (3) into position and tighten down the clamp screws (4). N Tighten the two clamp screws on the gearbox in the following sequence: – Tighten the first screw moderately.
English Tighten down first screw firmly. – Tighten down second screw firmly. Mounting the Deflector Mounting the Cutting Attachment Mount the wheel guard. 1 N N 3 9911BA007 KN 2 Placing Power Tool on the Ground Attach the wheel guard to the gearbox, while doing so, insert the nose (1) into the recess (2) on the wheel guard. Turn-in and tighten the screw (3). 9911BA009 KN – N Shut off the engine. N Turn the power tool so that the cutting attachment mounting face is pointing up.
English N Push the locking pin (2) or Allen wrench (2) as far as it will go into the hole (3) in the gear – press gently N Turn the shaft, nut or cutting attachment until the locking pin engages and the shaft is blocked Removing the Mowing Head N Block the shaft. N Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Always follow the starting procedure described in the MultiEngine instruction manual.
English N Check that the MultiTool is not touching the ground or any other obstacles. The unit must rest on the engine flange and the support on the frame. Make sure you have good balance and secure footing – as shown in the illustration. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from contact with the rotating attachment, always stand to the side of the power tool, never in front of the attachment.
English Adjusting Nylon Line STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced automatically if the remaining line is at least 6 cm (2 1/2 in) long. The blade on the deflector trims overlong lines to the correct length. STIHL AutoCut N With the engine running, hold the rotating mowing head above the grass surface. N Tap it on the ground once – fresh line is advanced and the blade on the deflector trims it to the right length. Fresh line is advanced every time the mowing head is tapped on the ground.
English Maintenance and Care The following information applies in normal operating conditions. The specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.).
English Main Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 5 Mowing Head Deflector (for mowing heads only) Line Limiting Blade Drive Tube Coupling Sleeve Wing Screw 4 2 1 FS-MM 9911BA006 KN 3 15
English The K-factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 dB(A) for the sound pressure level and sound power level; the K-factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 m/s2 for the vibration level. Specifications Engine speed Max. output shaft speed at cutting attachment with MultiEngine: MM 56: 7,000 rpm Weight without cutting attachment, with deflector: 0.
English Disposal 000BA073 KN Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. STIHL products must not be thrown in the garbage can. Take the product, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for environmentfriendly recycling. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on waste disposal.
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