Technical Information · issue 49 of 2003
Shaft extension; Permitted CombiTool; Permitted power tools; Specifications; Fitting the shaft extension; Notes for use; Spare parts
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Technical Information 49.2003
STIHL shaft extension – Series 4140
STIHL KM 55 R, KM 85 R – Series 4140, 4137
STIHL KM 110 R – Series 4180 fo
STIHL FS 55 RT, FS 85 RT brushcutters – Series 4140, 4137
Contents
1. Shaft extension
2. Permitted combinations
3. Permitted power tools
4. Specifications
5. Fitting the shaft extension
6. Notes for use
7. Spare parts
1. Shaft extension 2. Permitted combinations
The shaft extension 4140 710 7131 is available to The shaft extension may only be mounted on the
increase the reach when working with the pole STIHL pole pruner HT-KM.
pruner HT-KM.
3. Permitted power tools
The shaft extension may only be used in
combination with the following STIHL power tools
(with loop handle and barrier bar):
. KM 55 R, KM 85 R
. KM 110 R
. FS 55 RT, FS 85 RT
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4. Specifications . Securely tighten the wing bolt (4).
Length 42 in (1075 mm) . Mount the attachment on the shaft extension in
the same way.
Shaft diameter 1 in (25.4 mm)
Weight 3.2 lb (1460 g) The parts are dismantled in reverse order.
The wing bolts on the shaft extension and power
5. Fitting the shaft extension tool must be tightened down securely.
. Remove the attachment from the power tool as
described in the owner's manual.
6. Notes for use
. Mount the shaft extension on the power tool as Always follow the instructions in the owner's
described below. manuals for the HT-KM or power tool.
2 1x
1
Only one shaft extension may be fitted, otherwise
the whole unit or shaft extension may be damaged
by excessive flexing.
002BA132 KN
Keep a minimum distance of 50 ft (15 m) from
4
overhead power cables. Electric current may also
arc-over from high-voltage cables at greater
distance. The power should be switched off when
working in the vicinity of power cables.
No-one is permitted within 50 ft (15 m) of the
3 operator – risk of injury due to falling branches and
flying wood particles.
7. Spare parts
The shaft extension is included in the spare parts
002BA133 KN
lists for the KM 55 R, KM 85 R and KM 110 R.
. Slide the lug (1) on the shaft extension as far as
possible into the groove (2) in the coupling
sleeve.
When correctly inserted, the red line (3, tip of arrow)
must be flush with the coupling sleeve.
Summary
Item Part name Part No. Remarks
1 Shaft extension 4140 710 7131
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2003 Technical Documentation
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