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Technical Information · issue 49 of 2003

Shaft extension; Permitted CombiTool; Permitted power tools; Specifications; Fitting the shaft extension; Notes for use; Spare parts

IssueTI 49/2003

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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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