Product Instruction Manual
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... improvements are shown and explained in the manual may contain paragraphs that require your STIHL dealer for future reference. 002BA442 KN Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to produce a power tool. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your... both instruction manuals before using your power tool for the first time and keep them in a safe place for assistance. 2 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC The individual steps or procedures described in this manual, please contact your special attention. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements...
... improvements are shown and explained in the manual may contain paragraphs that require your STIHL dealer for future reference. 002BA442 KN Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to produce a power tool. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your... both instruction manuals before using your power tool for the first time and keep them in a safe place for assistance. 2 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC The individual steps or procedures described in this manual, please contact your special attention. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements...
Product Instruction Manual
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... system is subjected to the power tool. 4 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Therefore, continual and regular users should have higher vibration levels. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their physician and...high loads for those persons using power tools on "Main Parts and Controls." Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL KombiEngine model are using KombiTool BG-KM - If this power tool in particular that you are authorized. Check in any of the...
... system is subjected to the power tool. 4 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Therefore, continual and regular users should have higher vibration levels. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their physician and...high loads for those persons using power tools on "Main Parts and Controls." Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL KombiEngine model are using KombiTool BG-KM - If this power tool in particular that you are authorized. Check in any of the...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., closing it normally. immediately stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. To reduce the risk of injury from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at starting throttle and allow the engine to slow down to idle. 6 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Warning! it is securely mounted on firm ground...possible. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Place the power tool on the spark plug - N If your authorized STIHL dealer for the clutch to engage and move freely and always spring back to the idle position. See also the "Fueling" chapter in...
..., closing it normally. immediately stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. To reduce the risk of injury from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at starting throttle and allow the engine to slow down to idle. 6 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Warning! it is securely mounted on firm ground...possible. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Place the power tool on the spark plug - N If your authorized STIHL dealer for the clutch to engage and move freely and always spring back to the idle position. See also the "Fueling" chapter in...
Product Instruction Manual
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...is missing or damaged. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of the emission control devices and systems may be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and the ignition wire connector in good condition. Before storing for maintenance and ...children. Do not operate your KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. If your STIHL servicing dealer only. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 9 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of fire and hearing loss. Remember that could ignite ...
...is missing or damaged. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of the emission control devices and systems may be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and the ignition wire connector in good condition. Before storing for maintenance and ...children. Do not operate your KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. If your STIHL servicing dealer only. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 9 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of fire and hearing loss. Remember that could ignite ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... loop handle and control handle. lock the nuts if necessary The sleeve (9) is supplied with the machine. Always leave the barrier bar attached. 002BA098 KN 002BA099 KN 002BA353 KN Mounting the Loop Handle A barrier bar is present depending on the shaft (5) N Position clamp (6)...of the control handle (8) N Orient the loop handle N Tighten the bolts - note position! Attach the barrier bar to the loop handle. 4 2 3 5 2 6 7 1 1 N Insert square nuts (1) in the holes - KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 11 and screw them together on the country and must line up the holes N Insert bolts...
... loop handle and control handle. lock the nuts if necessary The sleeve (9) is supplied with the machine. Always leave the barrier bar attached. 002BA098 KN 002BA099 KN 002BA353 KN Mounting the Loop Handle A barrier bar is present depending on the shaft (5) N Position clamp (6)...of the control handle (8) N Orient the loop handle N Tighten the bolts - note position! Attach the barrier bar to the loop handle. 4 2 3 5 2 6 7 1 1 N Insert square nuts (1) in the holes - KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 11 and screw them together on the country and must line up the holes N Insert bolts...
Product Instruction Manual
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...within fine limits. Engine stops while idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the working tool or cutting attachment stops KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 17 This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. With this carburetor it is possible that the cutting... attachment does not move . N Check the air filter and replace it back 1.5 turns. N Start and warm up the engine for about one ...
...within fine limits. Engine stops while idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the working tool or cutting attachment stops KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 17 This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. With this carburetor it is possible that the cutting... attachment does not move . N Check the air filter and replace it back 1.5 turns. N Start and warm up the engine for about one ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...mix (too much engine oil in the same direction. N Clean dirty spark plug. N Remove spark plug - If the working tool or cutting attachment continues to run when the engine is too lean: Rotate the low speed screw (L) about 1/4 turn clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly....switch to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of spark plug: 18 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine...
...mix (too much engine oil in the same direction. N Clean dirty spark plug. N Remove spark plug - If the working tool or cutting attachment continues to run when the engine is too lean: Rotate the low speed screw (L) about 1/4 turn clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly....switch to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of spark plug: 18 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Engine Running Behavior If engine running conditions, e.g. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 19 operating at part load. Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 1 000BA036 TR Warning! Always ...STIHL. Installing the spark plug N Screw home the spark plug, fit the boot and press it must be the muffler. To reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down firmly. N Too much oil in the boot may be attached...
...Engine Running Behavior If engine running conditions, e.g. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 19 operating at part load. Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 1 000BA036 TR Warning! Always ...STIHL. Installing the spark plug N Screw home the spark plug, fit the boot and press it must be the muffler. To reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down firmly. N Too much oil in the boot may be attached...
Product Instruction Manual
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... 7. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for starting by enriching mixture. 10. Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off speed (rated): 9,500 rpm KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 23 Loop Handle with Barrier Bar For easy control of the engine. 8. in. (27.2 cm3) Bore: 1.34 in. (34 mm) ...13. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3. Coupling Sleeve Connects drive tube to reduce the risk of the cutting attachment. 16. Definitions 1. Muffler with the ignition lead. 4. Wing Screw Locks handlebar in . (30 mm) Engine power to meet Federal emission requirements...
... 7. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for starting by enriching mixture. 10. Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off speed (rated): 9,500 rpm KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 23 Loop Handle with Barrier Bar For easy control of the engine. 8. in. (27.2 cm3) Bore: 1.34 in. (34 mm) ...13. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3. Coupling Sleeve Connects drive tube to reduce the risk of the cutting attachment. 16. Definitions 1. Muffler with the ignition lead. 4. Wing Screw Locks handlebar in . (30 mm) Engine power to meet Federal emission requirements...
Product Instruction Manual
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...; KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Some of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™ Micro™ Pro Mark™ Quad Power™ Quiet Line™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ STIHL M-Tronic™ STIHL Magnum™ STIHL...
...; KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Some of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™ Micro™ Pro Mark™ Quad Power™ Quiet Line™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ STIHL M-Tronic™ STIHL Magnum™ STIHL...