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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
English
14
N
Set the choke lever (8) to
N
Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least
five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
Starting
N
Place the unit on the ground: Check
that the working tool is not touching
the ground or any other obstacles –
see also "Starting / Stopping the
Engine" in the KombiTool
instruction manual.
N
Make sure you have a safe and
secure footing.
N
Hold the unit with your left hand and
press it down
firmly
– your thumb
should 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.
Version with Easy2Start
N
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
feel it engage and then pull it out
slowly and steadily.
g
if the engine is cold
e
for warm start – also use this posi-
tion if the engine has been running
but is still cold.
9
8
232BA011 KN
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube.
232BA012 KN
233BA014 KN
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way –
it might otherwise
break
.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way –
it might otherwise
break
.
232BA014 KN