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Contents

Allow only persons who fully understand 
the manuals of the KombiEngine and the 
KombiTool to operate this power tool 
combination.

To receive maximum performance and 
satisfaction from your STIHL power tool, 
it is important that you read, understand 
and follow the safety precautions and 
the operating and maintenance 
instructions in chapter "Safety 
Precautions and Working Techniques" 
before using your power tool. For further 
information you can go to 
www.stihlusa.com.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 
distributor for your area if you do not 
understand any of the instructions in the 
two manuals.

KombiSystem

2

Guide to Using this Manual

2

Safety Precautions and Working 
Techniques

3

Approved KombiTools

10

Mounting the Loop Handle

11

Fuel

12

Fueling

13

Starting / Stopping the Engine

13

Operating Instructions

15

Cleaning the Air Filter

16

Engine Management

16

Adjusting the Carburetor

17

Spark Plug

18

Engine Running Behavior

19

Rewind Starter

20

Storing the Machine

20

Inspections and Maintenance by 
Dealer

20

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

Warning!

Because this KombiEngine is the 
engine for a high-speed power tool, 
some special safety precautions must 
be observed to reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury. Careless or improper use 
may cause serious or even fatal injury.

Summary of Contents for KM 55 R

Page 1: ...n Instruction Manual improper use can cause serious or fatal injury Advertencia Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones el uso incorrecto puede causar lesion...

Page 2: ...Instruction Manual 1 29 Manual de instrucciones 31 63...

Page 3: ...rstand any of the instructions in the two manuals KombiSystem 2 Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved KombiTools 10 Mounting the Loop Handle 11 Fuel 12 Fuel...

Page 4: ...ption of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration Example N Loosen the screw 1 N Lever 2 In addition to the operating instru...

Page 5: ...to vibration are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because this KombiEn gine is the engine for a high speed power tool special safety pre...

Page 6: ...and Controls If this tool is subjected to unusually high loads for which it was not designed e g heavy impact or a fall always check that it is in good condition before continuing work Check in parti...

Page 7: ...lammable fuel If spilled and ignited by a spark or other ignition source it can cause fire and seri ous burn injury or property damage Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix Do not smo...

Page 8: ...mmediately blip the throttle trigger which should release the starting throttle and allow the engine to slow down to idle Left Base of cap in closed posi tion with open space Right Base of cap correct...

Page 9: ...t wrap the starter rope around your hand Do not let the grip snap back but guide the starter rope to rewind it properly Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to your hand or fingers an...

Page 10: ...a while after stopping the engine To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot Warning To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury keep the area around the muffl...

Page 11: ...injury Warning Always stop the engine and make sure that the working tool is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool Do not attempt any maintenance or repair wor...

Page 12: ...ols HT KM BF KM 470BA018 KN FCS KM FCB KM KW KM KB KM FH KM FS KM FS KM FSB KM BG KM KombiTool Purpose FS KM Brushcutter with mowing head FS KM Brushcutter with grass cutting blade FSB KM Brushcutter...

Page 13: ...osition N Line up the holes N Insert bolts 7 in the holes and screw them into the barrier bar as far as possible N Fit the loop handle 4 at a distance of A approx 20 cm 8 in forward of the control han...

Page 14: ...two stroke engine oil or equivalent high quality two stroke engine oils that are designed for use only in air cooled two cycle engines We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2 Cycle Engine Oil since it is speci...

Page 15: ...g N Move the stop switch to I N Press down the throttle trigger lockout and hold it there N Squeeze the throttle trigger until the catch on the tongue 4 can be engaged on the housing N Now release the...

Page 16: ...ould be under the fan housing N Hold the starter grip with your right hand Version without Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull Versi...

Page 17: ...itch to I N Set the choke lever to e even if the engine is cold N Now start the engine Fuel tank run until completely dry N After refueling press the fuel pump bulb at least five times even if the bul...

Page 18: ...ace it knock out or blow out as a temporary measure do not wash N Replace damaged parts N Fit the felt element 3 in the filter housing 4 N Close the filter cover so that it snaps into position Exhaust...

Page 19: ...of the high speed screw H may be necessary if engine power is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at sea level N Carry out the standard setting N Warm up the engine for about 3 minute...

Page 20: ...the condition of the spark plug These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation Removing the Spark Plug N Move the stop switch to 0 N Pull off the s...

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