Technical Information · issue 1 of 2000
Power Tool Attachments
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Technical Information
01.2000
Power Tool Attachments
1. Assignments and exclusions
Attachments HL (hedge trimmer), FH (power For this reason the attachments must not be
scythe) and HT (pole pruner) for power tools with combined with models FS 120 and FS 200
drive tube (FS xx, HL 75 and FH 75) were because of their higher engine power and higher
introduced in TI 50.98. speeds, even though they would fit in mechanical
terms (same drive tube diameter and same
The possible combinations are shown in a
gearhead).
table in TI 50.98 – and classified as permissible
combinations (without limitations) and combinations
1.2 Licensing regulations / safety
of limited suitability. The restrictions on
combinations of limited suitability are described in The following power tools are not approved for
detail. use with the attachments for reasons of product
licensing and/or operator or product safety:
There are two reasons for excluding the use of
these attachments with any other power tool The HT 70 is not equipped with the necessary
models: handle or the barrier bar. These power tools are not
therefore approved for use with metal cutting tools.
1.1 Mechanical load
The current versions of the attachments are rated
for a maximum power input of 1.0 kW (1.35 bhp).
Therefore, the permissible combinations are limited
at the moment to power tool models utilizing 4137,
4140 and 4141 engine family with a power output of
max. 0.95 kW (1.3 bhp).
! Using power tools with a higher power
output would overload the gearhead, causing it
to overheat and fail.
Last Technical Information on STIHL power tool attachments: 50.98
© 2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co. Technical Documentation
Waiblingen D1/MTK 6839
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