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... Maintenance and Care 21 Main Parts 22 Specifications 23 Special Accessories 24 Maintenance and Repairs 24 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 25 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 27 Trademarks 29 { KM 55 R, KM 55 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand the manuals of the KombiEngine and the...
... Maintenance and Care 21 Main Parts 22 Specifications 23 Special Accessories 24 Maintenance and Repairs 24 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 25 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 27 Trademarks 29 { KM 55 R, KM 55 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand the manuals of the KombiEngine and the...
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...changes and improvements are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer for the KombiEngine and KombiTool should be combined to the operating instructions, this manual may not be marked in this Manual Pictograms... are shown and explained in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. Therefore, the separate instruction manuals for assistance. 2 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is referred to time.
...changes and improvements are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer for the KombiEngine and KombiTool should be combined to the operating instructions, this manual may not be marked in this Manual Pictograms... are shown and explained in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. Therefore, the separate instruction manuals for assistance. 2 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is referred to time.
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...get tired, take a break. Be alert - if you how to operate your machine with any power tool can be strenuous. Observe all STIHL power tools. Warning! Most of these manuals. the operator 2. Warning! Tiredness may result in these safety precautions and warnings apply to the... of control. When it off and make sure that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in the development of whitefinger KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 3 Working with a pressure washer. Warning! Warning! Safe use of a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse may have any...
...get tired, take a break. Be alert - if you how to operate your machine with any power tool can be strenuous. Observe all STIHL power tools. Warning! Most of these manuals. the operator 2. Warning! Tiredness may result in these safety precautions and warnings apply to the... of control. When it off and make sure that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in the development of whitefinger KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 3 Working with a pressure washer. Warning! Warning! Safe use of a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse may have any...
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...ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - To reduce the risk of the ...was not designed (e.g. Continual and regular users should closely monitor the condition of vibrations created by the machine to the power tool. 4 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC If this machine if it is recommended for use may damage your hearing. Do not continue operating this tool is tight (no...
...ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - To reduce the risk of the ...was not designed (e.g. Continual and regular users should closely monitor the condition of vibrations created by the machine to the power tool. 4 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC If this machine if it is recommended for use may damage your hearing. Do not continue operating this tool is tight (no...
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... top of the cap and on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler opening . Such misalignment 001BA220 KN KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 5 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel has been...
... top of the cap and on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler opening . Such misalignment 001BA220 KN KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 5 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel has been...
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... as it will be fast enough for the clutch to maintain a firm grip and properly control your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA227 KN Screw Cap Warning! Never attempt to idle. 6 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC it drops fully into the correct position. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of you...
... as it will be fast enough for the clutch to maintain a firm grip and properly control your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA227 KN Screw Cap Warning! Never attempt to idle. 6 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC it drops fully into the correct position. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of you...
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... the general work on a ladder or on Starting in a well ventilated area. Warning! Warning! As soon as the engine is a one-person machine. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 7 Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. To reduce... indoors or in injury to rewind it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may be colorless and odorless. If you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to adjust idle...
... the general work on a ladder or on Starting in a well ventilated area. Warning! Warning! As soon as the engine is a one-person machine. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 7 Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. To reduce... indoors or in injury to rewind it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may be colorless and odorless. If you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to adjust idle...
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...shut off the engine immediately - Operating Instructions Warning! In the event of fire from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally 8 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC fins of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the muffler clean. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional... sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the engine speed. Let the engine cool down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your STIHL servicing dealer only. You may interfere with a catalytic converter cools down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood away from...
...shut off the engine immediately - Operating Instructions Warning! In the event of fire from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally 8 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC fins of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the muffler clean. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional... sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the engine speed. Let the engine cool down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your STIHL servicing dealer only. You may interfere with a catalytic converter cools down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood away from...
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... Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Before storing for maintenance and repair. Use of fire and hearing loss. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 9 Warning! However, if you make sure it must be performed by your KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals. Use the specified ...manual. Do not operate your KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals. See chapter "Storing the machine" in good condition. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Please refer to reduce the risk of performance and ...
... Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Before storing for maintenance and repair. Use of fire and hearing loss. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 9 Warning! However, if you make sure it must be performed by your KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals. Use the specified ...manual. Do not operate your KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals. See chapter "Storing the machine" in good condition. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Please refer to reduce the risk of performance and ...
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English Approved KombiTools FS-KM FS-KM FSB-KM FH-KM BF-KM HT-KM FCB-KM FCS-KM KB-KM BG-KM KW-KM The following STIHL KombiTools may be mounted on the KombiEngine: KombiTool FS-KM FS-KM FSB-KM HL-KM 135° HL-KM 0° FH-KM 135° BG-KM HT-KM BF-KM FCB-KM FCS-KM KB-KM KW-KM Purpose Brushcutter with mowing head Brushcutter with grass cutting... brush PowerSweep The barrier bar supplied with the machine must be mounted to the loop handle - see also "Mounting the Loop Handle". 470BA018 KN 10 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
English Approved KombiTools FS-KM FS-KM FSB-KM FH-KM BF-KM HT-KM FCB-KM FCS-KM KB-KM BG-KM KW-KM The following STIHL KombiTools may be mounted on the KombiEngine: KombiTool FS-KM FS-KM FSB-KM HL-KM 135° HL-KM 0° FH-KM 135° BG-KM HT-KM BF-KM FCB-KM FCS-KM KB-KM KW-KM Purpose Brushcutter with mowing head Brushcutter with grass cutting... brush PowerSweep The barrier bar supplied with the machine must be mounted to the loop handle - see also "Mounting the Loop Handle". 470BA018 KN 10 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
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...or on a vehicle. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it vigorously by hand to 25% (E25). Avoid direct contact with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 12 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Fuel mix ages Only mix... sufficient fuel for use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! The chemical composition of storage. For this reason STIHL recommends that are designed for a few days work, not to...
...or on a vehicle. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it vigorously by hand to 25% (E25). Avoid direct contact with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 12 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Fuel mix ages Only mix... sufficient fuel for use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! The chemical composition of storage. For this reason STIHL recommends that are designed for a few days work, not to...
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...clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 1 000BA036 TR Warning! Installing the spark plug N Screw home the spark plug, fit the boot and press it must be... air filter. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. operating at part load. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 19 N Too much oil in the boot may be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in fuel mix...
...clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 1 000BA036 TR Warning! Installing the spark plug N Screw home the spark plug, fit the boot and press it must be... air filter. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. operating at part load. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 19 N Too much oil in the boot may be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in fuel mix...
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... the cylinder fins and air filter. Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance Work STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized... STIHL servicing dealer. N Remove, clean and inspect the working tool. English Rewind Starter To help prolong the wear life of the starter rope, observe the following points: N Pull the starter rope only in the muffler. 20 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC this helps ...
... the cylinder fins and air filter. Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance Work STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized... STIHL servicing dealer. N Remove, clean and inspect the working tool. English Rewind Starter To help prolong the wear life of the starter rope, observe the following points: N Pull the starter rope only in the muffler. 20 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC this helps ...
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...) Retighten Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in fuel tank Check Have replaced by dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Pickup body in all versions, market-specific KM 55 R, KM 55 RC before starting work after...
...) Retighten Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in fuel tank Check Have replaced by dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Pickup body in all versions, market-specific KM 55 R, KM 55 RC before starting work after...
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... shops. Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. 24 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 11.2 fl.oz (0.33 L) Weight...
... shops. Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. 24 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 11.2 fl.oz (0.33 L) Weight...
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... Period The warranty period will begin on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that is equivalent in performance and durability may deny you ...are responsible for your small off-road engine for two years. You are pleased to KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 25 STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL Incorporated may be used in a reasonable amount of charge. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In...
... Period The warranty period will begin on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that is equivalent in performance and durability may deny you ...are responsible for your small off-road engine for two years. You are pleased to KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 25 STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL Incorporated may be used in a reasonable amount of charge. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In...
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... from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 26 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Any such work will be used for Warranty Service Bring the product to the ...Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Fasteners Where to make a Claim for any independent test laboratory. Any manufacturer-...
... from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 26 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Any such work will be used for Warranty Service Bring the product to the ...Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Fasteners Where to make a Claim for any independent test laboratory. Any manufacturer-...
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If any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no cost to the owner. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 27 You are not exempted by CARB may not be used. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. Add-on ...or modified parts that you including diagnosis, parts and labor. STIHL Incorporated recommends that are responsible for presenting your...
If any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no cost to the owner. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC 27 You are not exempted by CARB may not be used. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. Add-on ...or modified parts that you including diagnosis, parts and labor. STIHL Incorporated recommends that are responsible for presenting your...
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... prior to the first scheduled replacement point for replacement as follows: 1. Any such work is performed at no charge to the owner. 5. STIHL Incorporated is scheduled for the part. 4. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Any warranted part that is defective. Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may be warranted for 28 that has a factory...
... prior to the first scheduled replacement point for replacement as follows: 1. Any such work is performed at no charge to the owner. 5. STIHL Incorporated is scheduled for the part. 4. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Any warranted part that is defective. Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may be warranted for 28 that has a factory...
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...,476) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT® EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® WOOD BOSS® YARD BOSS® KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Some of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ FixCut...
...,476) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT® EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® WOOD BOSS® YARD BOSS® KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Some of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ FixCut...