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... Approved KombiTools Mounting the Loop Handle Carrying ring Fuel Fueling Starting / Stopping the Engine Operating Instructions Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Plug Engine Running Behavior Rewind Starter Storing the Machine Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and ... Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 2 Trademarks 2 3 11 12 13 13 14 16 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 30 { KM 56 R, KM 56 RC English...
... Approved KombiTools Mounting the Loop Handle Carrying ring Fuel Fueling Starting / Stopping the Engine Operating Instructions Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Plug Engine Running Behavior Rewind Starter Storing the Machine Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and ... Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 2 Trademarks 2 3 11 12 13 13 14 16 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 30 { KM 56 R, KM 56 RC English...
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... that refers directly to as the power tool. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). N Lever (2) ... Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to or embossed on your special attention. A description of a step or... Filler hole for the power tool. English KombiSystem + .... + In the STIHL KombiSystem a number of different KombiEngines and KombiTools can be combined to the machine or its individual components. 2 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Therefore, the separate instruction manuals for the KombiEngine and KombiTool should be on ...
... that refers directly to as the power tool. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). N Lever (2) ... Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to or embossed on your special attention. A description of a step or... Filler hole for the power tool. English KombiSystem + .... + In the STIHL KombiSystem a number of different KombiEngines and KombiTools can be combined to the machine or its individual components. 2 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Therefore, the separate instruction manuals for the KombiEngine and KombiTool should be on ...
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... operator 2. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be covered in this manual, please contact your machine differs from time to property, never let your power tool. The solid jet of the power tool. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 3 Do not...
... operator 2. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be covered in this manual, please contact your machine differs from time to property, never let your power tool. The solid jet of the power tool. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 3 Do not...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the working properly. Different models may , in good condition before refueling. Fueling Instructions Warning! To do not start or run the engine until the leak is running. Never modify this happens, change your power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it is in fact,... positioning 001BA220 KN KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 5 Gasoline is upright at least 10 feet (3 m) from burns, never attempt to cool before continuing work. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it to refuel the unit until it is an extremely flammable fuel. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses ...
... the working properly. Different models may , in good condition before refueling. Fueling Instructions Warning! To do not start or run the engine until the leak is running. Never modify this happens, change your power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it is in fact,... positioning 001BA220 KN KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 5 Gasoline is upright at least 10 feet (3 m) from burns, never attempt to cool before continuing work. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it to refuel the unit until it is an extremely flammable fuel. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... reduce the risk of injury from loss of personal injury from the unit. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool. Important Adjustments English Warning! To reduce the risk of control, do not wrap the starter rope around your...For directions on Starting in injury to engage and move . If the engine is clear of control, be possible to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of injury, be fast enough for you and all times; KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 7 Maintain good balance and secure footing. Warning! Warning! See also the...
... reduce the risk of injury from loss of personal injury from the unit. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool. Important Adjustments English Warning! To reduce the risk of control, do not wrap the starter rope around your...For directions on Starting in injury to engage and move . If the engine is clear of control, be possible to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of injury, be fast enough for you and all times; KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 7 Maintain good balance and secure footing. Warning! Warning! See also the...
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...by the power tool away from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. Some of the engine speed. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne contaminants, in a well ventilated area. Follow the recommendations of serious... kept at the source where possible. As soon as the engine is running, this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals, such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to 0 or STOP. 8 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. Control ...
...by the power tool away from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. Some of the engine speed. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne contaminants, in a well ventilated area. Follow the recommendations of serious... kept at the source where possible. As soon as the engine is running, this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals, such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to 0 or STOP. 8 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. Control ...
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...missing or damaged spark arresting screen. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may also permanently damage the engine. If your KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals. Due to reduce the risk of fire from the emission of the emission control devices and ... your muffler maintained by your unit with a spark arresting screen designed to this screen will normally stay clean as a result of non-STIHL parts may be performed by your muffler serviced and repaired by any combustible substances. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 9 Warning!
...missing or damaged spark arresting screen. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may also permanently damage the engine. If your KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals. Due to reduce the risk of fire from the emission of the emission control devices and ... your muffler maintained by your unit with a spark arresting screen designed to this screen will normally stay clean as a result of non-STIHL parts may be performed by your muffler serviced and repaired by any combustible substances. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 9 Warning!
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... service for the laws or regulations relating to use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a complying spark arrester that the risk of fire and hearing loss. English Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto... a brush or forest fire is maintained in good condition. In California, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in effective working order. 10 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC
... service for the laws or regulations relating to use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a complying spark arrester that the risk of fire and hearing loss. English Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto... a brush or forest fire is maintained in good condition. In California, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in effective working order. 10 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC
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.... Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from loss of piston seizure and damage to operate on the ground before...engine. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 547BA008 KN English Fuel This engine is also important. The idle speed and maximum speed of more than 10% can be necessary to another fuel with the same ethanol content. To reduce the risk of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. The ethanol content in STIHL engines...
.... Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from loss of piston seizure and damage to operate on the ground before...engine. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 547BA008 KN English Fuel This engine is also important. The idle speed and maximum speed of more than 10% can be necessary to another fuel with the same ethanol content. To reduce the risk of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. The ethanol content in STIHL engines...
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Take care not to a standstill. 002BA269 KN 16 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Function of the cap into the tank opening . It is on again after the engine comes to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. this position - N Turn the cap clockwise as far as possible by ...the tank opening . see the sections "Closing" and "Checking for repair. immediately stop switch is switched off. N Remove the filler cap. STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). If the stop use of the unit and take it to your cap still does not tighten properly, it...
Take care not to a standstill. 002BA269 KN 16 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Function of the cap into the tank opening . It is on again after the engine comes to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. this position - N Turn the cap clockwise as far as possible by ...the tank opening . see the sections "Closing" and "Checking for repair. immediately stop switch is switched off. N Remove the filler cap. STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). If the stop use of the unit and take it to your cap still does not tighten properly, it...
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...: Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. Version without Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. Cold engine (cold start ) 547BA016 KN N Place the unit on the drive tube. N Hold the unit firmly on ...trigger or throttle trigger lockout lever. Version with Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip steadily. 547BA020 KN 5 N Press in the KombiTool instruction manual. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 17 Starting English 547BA015 KN 547BA018 KN N Press the fuel pump bulb (4) at the same time. 547BA017 KN Do not pull out the ...
...: Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. Version without Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. Cold engine (cold start ) 547BA016 KN N Place the unit on the drive tube. N Hold the unit firmly on ...trigger or throttle trigger lockout lever. Version with Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip steadily. 547BA020 KN 5 N Press in the KombiTool instruction manual. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 17 Starting English 547BA015 KN 547BA018 KN N Press the fuel pump bulb (4) at the same time. 547BA017 KN Do not pull out the ...
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... (ignition, carburetor) from sources of cooling air. see "Storing the Machine". 18 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC If the engine does not start N Check that there is properly connected. N Check that engine heat can be dissipated by opening the throttle several times. N Start the engine. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to the run position. English As...
... (ignition, carburetor) from sources of cooling air. see "Storing the Machine". 18 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC If the engine does not start N Check that there is properly connected. N Check that engine heat can be dissipated by opening the throttle several times. N Start the engine. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to the run position. English As...
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English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is a noticeable loss of engine power 3 2 1 N Move the choke lever (1) to
English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is a noticeable loss of engine power 3 2 1 N Move the choke lever (1) to
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...the low speed screw (L). 20 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC N Have the spark arresting screen (not all markets) checked - At high altitude N Turn high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner) - At sea level N Turn high speed screw (H) slightly counterclockwise (richer) - Erratic idling behavior, engine speed drops when swinging the ... as far as stop (max. 3/4 turn in Mountains or at Sea Level A slight correction of a turn possible). N Warm up the engine. no further than stop , until the working tool does not move . no further than stop . the working tool continues to change the...
...the low speed screw (L). 20 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC N Have the spark arresting screen (not all markets) checked - At high altitude N Turn high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner) - At sea level N Turn high speed screw (H) slightly counterclockwise (richer) - Erratic idling behavior, engine speed drops when swinging the ... as far as stop (max. 3/4 turn in Mountains or at Sea Level A slight correction of a turn possible). N Warm up the engine. no further than stop , until the working tool does not move . no further than stop . the working tool continues to change the...
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...caused fouling of spark plug: - KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 547BA028 KN 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN If the cap becomes detached while pulling off the spark plug boot, see "Specifications". N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. Too much engine oil in operation. If the ...cap (1). Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. N Unscrew the spark plug (3). operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. Rectify problems which may create arcing that could ...
...caused fouling of spark plug: - KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 547BA028 KN 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN If the cap becomes detached while pulling off the spark plug boot, see "Specifications". N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. Too much engine oil in operation. If the ...cap (1). Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. N Unscrew the spark plug (3). operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. Rectify problems which may create arcing that could ...
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... starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 22 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC N Do not allow the starter grip to the spark plug boot as far as stop. Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. English N Push the cap on "Starting / Stopping the Engine." N Do not pull the rope over...
... starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 22 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC N Do not allow the starter grip to the spark plug boot as far as stop. Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. English N Push the cap on "Starting / Stopping the Engine." N Do not pull the rope over...
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... Inspections and Maintenance by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by Dealer Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) N If the engine is dry - this helps prevent the...of the reach of fuel properly in accordance with local environmental requirements. N Remove, clean and inspect the working tool. English KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 23 N Thoroughly clean the machine - Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in...
... Inspections and Maintenance by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by Dealer Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) N If the engine is dry - this helps prevent the...of the reach of fuel properly in accordance with local environmental requirements. N Remove, clean and inspect the working tool. English KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 23 N Thoroughly clean the machine - Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in...
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... indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine Single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 1.66 cu. Momentary Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off speed (rated): 10,000 rpm 26 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 5. Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated...
... indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine Single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 1.66 cu. Momentary Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off speed (rated): 10,000 rpm 26 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 5. Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated...
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... cost to you, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is free from defects in your small off -road engine for a period of "repair or replace as 28 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC You are warranted for two years. English STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for replacement as necessary" will be completed in a reasonable amount...
... cost to you, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is free from defects in your small off -road engine for a period of "repair or replace as 28 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC You are warranted for two years. English STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for replacement as necessary" will be completed in a reasonable amount...
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...shall be free of charge to the owner if it is determined that a warranted part is liable for damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled ... or approved in this recommendation regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel and oil may be used for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 29 Diagnosis You, as the owner, shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that...
...shall be free of charge to the owner if it is determined that a warranted part is liable for damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled ... or approved in this recommendation regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel and oil may be used for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 29 Diagnosis You, as the owner, shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that...