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English / USA
KM 110, KM 130
THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL
Transporting the Power Tool
!Warning!
Always switch off the engine and make 
sure the working tool has stopped before 
putting a power tool down. When 
transporting your power tool in a vehicle, 
properly secure it to prevent turnover, 
fuel spillage and damage to the power 
tool. 
Fuel
Your STIHL power tool uses an oil- 
gasoline mixture for fuel (see the chap-
ter on “Fuel” of your instruction manual).
!Warning!
Gasoline is an extremely 
flammable fuel. If spilled 
and ignited by a spark or 
other ignition source, it 
can cause fire and serious 
burn injury or property 
damage. Use extreme caution when 
handling gasoline or fuel mix. 
Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame 
near the fuel or the power tool. Note that 
combustible fuel vapor may escape from 
the fuel system.
Fueling Instructions 
!Warning!
Fuel your power tool in well-ventilated 
areas, outdoors. Always shut off the 
engine and allow it to cool before 
refueling. Gasoline vapor pressure may 
build up inside the fuel tank depending 
on the fuel used, the weather conditions 
and the tank venting system. 
In order to reduce the risk of burns and 
other personal injury from escaping gas 
vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler 
cap on your 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 
found, do not start or run the engine until 
the leak is fixed and any spilled fuel has 
been wiped away. Take care not to get 
fuel on your clothing. If this happens, 
change your clothing immediately. 
Different models may be equipped with 
different fuel caps.
Cap with grip
!Warning!
In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage 
and fire from an improperly tightened 
fuel cap, correctly position and tighten 
the fuel cap in the fuel tank opening.
To do this with this STIHL 
cap, raise the grip on the 
top of the cap until it is 
upright at a 90° angle. 
Insert the cap in the fuel 
tank opening with the 
triangular marks on the grip of the cap 
and on the fuel tank opening lining up. 
Using the grip, turn the cap firmly 
clockwise as far as it will go (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 fit in the 
corresponding recess in the filler neck, 
the cap is not properly seated and 
tightened and you must repeat the 
above steps.