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... Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories 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 32 ...Allow only persons who fully understand the manuals of personal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-540-8621-B.
... Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories 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 32 ...Allow only persons who fully understand the manuals of personal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-540-8621-B.
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... during a work break), shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use it . the use . Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is the engine for a high-speed, power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal ...KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Safe use this manual. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 3 Warning! Do not clean your KombiEngine and KombiTool periodically. Most of the power ...
... during a work break), shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use it . the use . Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is the engine for a high-speed, power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal ...KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction manuals for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Safe use this manual. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 3 Warning! Do not clean your KombiEngine and KombiTool periodically. Most of the power ...
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...protective apparel. A power tool with loose components or with your doctor before operating this machine. Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury, the operator should consult their hands and fingers. To reduce the risk of a very...damage your hands warm. - Warning! Tiredness may interfere with constant, excessive pressure. not while using power tools on "Main Parts and Controls." 4 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Maintain a firm grip at all times, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood vessels and ...
...protective apparel. A power tool with loose components or with your doctor before operating this machine. Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury, the operator should consult their hands and fingers. To reduce the risk of a very...damage your hands warm. - Warning! Tiredness may interfere with constant, excessive pressure. not while using power tools on "Main Parts and Controls." 4 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Maintain a firm grip at all times, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood vessels and ...
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... section of these manuals. Some STIHL power tools are hot. Please refer to reduce the exhaust emissions of the heat from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 9 Have your muffler serviced and... repaired by your muffler. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as a result of the engine by a chemical process in these Safety Precautions. Never operate your unit with a catalytic converter, which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL...
... section of these manuals. Some STIHL power tools are hot. Please refer to reduce the exhaust emissions of the heat from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 9 Have your muffler serviced and... repaired by your muffler. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as a result of the engine by a chemical process in these Safety Precautions. Never operate your unit with a catalytic converter, which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL...
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... fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening in the recess... turn ). 001BA221 KN N While pressing the cap down the grip. 001BA220 KN With grip in an upright position: KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 001BA222 KN N Grip the cap and check for proper closure English 001BA219 KN 001BA223 KN 001BA225 KN N Turn the ...approx. 1/4 turn ). N The cap should drop fully into the opening must engage entirely in this position. STIHL recommends use of position vis-à-vis the top. N Insert the cap - N The lug on the cap...
... fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening in the recess... turn ). 001BA221 KN N While pressing the cap down the grip. 001BA220 KN With grip in an upright position: KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 001BA222 KN N Grip the cap and check for proper closure English 001BA219 KN 001BA223 KN 001BA225 KN N Turn the ...approx. 1/4 turn ). N The cap should drop fully into the opening must engage entirely in this position. STIHL recommends use of position vis-à-vis the top. N Insert the cap - N The lug on the cap...
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... stops - If the engine does not start N Check that all moving parts have to g and continue cranking until you need it springs back to 15 tank fillings. During Operation After a long period of cooling air. see "Storing the Machine". 18 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Your machine is fuel in a dry place, well away from thermal...
... stops - If the engine does not start N Check that all moving parts have to g and continue cranking until you need it springs back to 15 tank fillings. During Operation After a long period of cooling air. see "Storing the Machine". 18 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Your machine is fuel in a dry place, well away from thermal...
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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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... fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. replace a damaged cap. Dirty air filter. - Spark Plug If engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. Do not operate the machine without a cap - N Use ... the electrodes are badly eroded. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. 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". Checking the Spark Plug...
... fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. replace a damaged cap. Dirty air filter. - Spark Plug If engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. Do not operate the machine without a cap - N Use ... the electrodes are badly eroded. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. 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". Checking the Spark Plug...
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Main Parts 14 2 3 5 15 18 17 19 16 14 13 12 11 English 6 7 89 # 10 1 Fuel Pump 2 Fuel Filler Cap 3 Fuel Tank 4 Starter Grip 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Cap with Spark Plug Boot 7 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 8 Choke Lever 9 Air Filter Cover 10 Machine Support 11 Throttle Trigger 12 Throttle Trigger Lockout 13 Momentary Stop Switch 14 Carrying Ring 15 Loop Handle 16 Barrier Bar 17 Drive Tube 18 Coupling Sleeve 19 Wing Screw # Serial Number 540BA009 KN KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 25
Main Parts 14 2 3 5 15 18 17 19 16 14 13 12 11 English 6 7 89 # 10 1 Fuel Pump 2 Fuel Filler Cap 3 Fuel Tank 4 Starter Grip 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Cap with Spark Plug Boot 7 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 8 Choke Lever 9 Air Filter Cover 10 Machine Support 11 Throttle Trigger 12 Throttle Trigger Lockout 13 Momentary Stop Switch 14 Carrying Ring 15 Loop Handle 16 Barrier Bar 17 Drive Tube 18 Coupling Sleeve 19 Wing Screw # Serial Number 540BA009 KN KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 25
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... Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off speed (rated): 10,000 rpm 26 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Barrier Bar Helps keep user's feet and legs clear of fire. 6. Coupling Sleeve Connects drive tube to the harness. 15. Wing Screw Secures lower part of drive tube (stub shaft). 19. Cap with Spark Arresting Screen Muffler reduces...
... Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off speed (rated): 10,000 rpm 26 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Barrier Bar Helps keep user's feet and legs clear of fire. 6. Coupling Sleeve Connects drive tube to the harness. 15. Wing Screw Secures lower part of drive tube (stub shaft). 19. Cap with Spark Arresting Screen Muffler reduces...
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...special accessories that may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STIHL parts symbol K. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 27 All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel... pump Fuel tank capacity: 11.5 fl.oz (0.34 l) Weight dry, without KombiTool Standard versions KM 56 R: 9.1 lbs (4.1 kg) Version with Easy2Start KM 56 RC: 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) English...
...special accessories that may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STIHL parts symbol K. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 27 All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel... pump Fuel tank capacity: 11.5 fl.oz (0.34 l) Weight dry, without KombiTool Standard versions KM 56 R: 9.1 lbs (4.1 kg) Version with Easy2Start KM 56 RC: 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) English...
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... U.S. EPA standards for replacement as 28 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Your emission control system includes parts such as necessary" will begin on your equipment type engine. If any emission-related part on your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of sale... engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. Any replacement part or service that STIHL Incorporated may be designed, built and equipped, at 1-800-4678445 or you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic ...
... U.S. EPA standards for replacement as 28 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Your emission control system includes parts such as necessary" will begin on your equipment type engine. If any emission-related part on your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of sale... engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. Any replacement part or service that STIHL Incorporated may be designed, built and equipped, at 1-800-4678445 or you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic ...
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... System (Ignition Module) - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 29 Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings - Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be used for required maintenance at any independent test laboratory...
... System (Ignition Module) - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. KM 56 R, KM 56 RC 29 Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings - Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be used for required maintenance at any independent test laboratory...
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... Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and STIHL Incorporated are pleased to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. If any non exempted add-on or modified part. 30 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Coverage by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of charge. In California, new equipment that...
... Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and STIHL Incorporated are pleased to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. If any non exempted add-on or modified part. 30 KM 56 R, KM 56 RC Coverage by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of charge. In California, new equipment that...
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... required by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty must be excluded from such warranty coverage if STIHL Incorporated demonstrates that the STIHL product has been abused, neglected, or improperly...part may be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the effect of a component that is still eligible for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below . KM 56 R, KM 56 RC...
... required by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty must be excluded from such warranty coverage if STIHL Incorporated demonstrates that the STIHL product has been abused, neglected, or improperly...part may be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the effect of a component that is still eligible for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below . KM 56 R, KM 56 RC...