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...the Bike Handle 11 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 13 Mounting the Loop Handle 13 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine 17 Operating Instructions 20 Cleaning the Air Filter 20 Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler 21 Motor Management 21 Adjusting the Carburetor ... Main Parts and Controls 29 Specifications 31 Special Accessories 32 Maintenance and Repairs 32 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 33 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" STIHl KM 85, KM 85 R english / USA Allow only persons who understand the manuals of the instructions ...
...the Bike Handle 11 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 13 Mounting the Loop Handle 13 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine 17 Operating Instructions 20 Cleaning the Air Filter 20 Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler 21 Motor Management 21 Adjusting the Carburetor ... Main Parts and Controls 29 Specifications 31 Special Accessories 32 Maintenance and Repairs 32 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 33 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" STIHl KM 85, KM 85 R english / USA Allow only persons who understand the manuals of the instructions ...
Instruction Manual
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... the two manuals, please contact your machine. english / USA CombiSystem !Warning! STIHL's philosophy is referred to reduce the risk of any power tool attachment. 2 KM 85, KM 85 R As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to continually improve all of your power ...tool differs from those described in a safe place for information and assistance. + .... + In the STIHL CombiSystem™ a number of ...
... the two manuals, please contact your machine. english / USA CombiSystem !Warning! STIHL's philosophy is referred to reduce the risk of any power tool attachment. 2 KM 85, KM 85 R As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to continually improve all of your power ...tool differs from those described in a safe place for information and assistance. + .... + In the STIHL CombiSystem™ a number of ...
Instruction Manual
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... are marked thus *. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer. KM 85, KM 85 R 3 Warning where there is a risk of damaging the machine or individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for using the machine, but may contain paragraphs ... illustration. Guide to Using this Manual english / USA Pictograms All the pictograms attached to time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in better use of its products. The operating and handling instructions are shown...
... are marked thus *. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer. KM 85, KM 85 R 3 Warning where there is a risk of damaging the machine or individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for using the machine, but may contain paragraphs ... illustration. Guide to Using this Manual english / USA Pictograms All the pictograms attached to time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in better use of its products. The operating and handling instructions are shown...
Instruction Manual
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... without the owner's manuals. Careless or improper use of any power tool can be in the area where a power tool is the engine for a description of the controls and function of the parts of a power tool involves 1. the power tool 3. Do not operate ..., power tool, special safety precautions must be strenuous. Different models may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you are fatigued. the operator 2. Be alert - Because this tool. 4 KM 85, KM 85 R The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of personal injury.
... without the owner's manuals. Careless or improper use of any power tool can be in the area where a power tool is the engine for a description of the controls and function of the parts of a power tool involves 1. the power tool 3. Do not operate ..., power tool, special safety precautions must be strenuous. Different models may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you are fatigued. the operator 2. Be alert - Because this tool. 4 KM 85, KM 85 R The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of personal injury.
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...risk of the power tool Always check your power tool in the owner's manual of the CombiTool. Always turn off the engine and make sure the working tool has stopped before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock (if applicable), stop ...trigger must be properly tightened and in safe operating condition. english / USA Proper Clothing !Warning! KM 85, KM 85 R 5 For further instructions on proper clothing see the chapter on the STIHL CombiEngine, their hearing checked regularly. Preparation for proper condition and operation before putting a power tool ...
...risk of the power tool Always check your power tool in the owner's manual of the CombiTool. Always turn off the engine and make sure the working tool has stopped before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock (if applicable), stop ...trigger must be properly tightened and in safe operating condition. english / USA Proper Clothing !Warning! KM 85, KM 85 R 5 For further instructions on proper clothing see the chapter on the STIHL CombiEngine, their hearing checked regularly. Preparation for proper condition and operation before putting a power tool ...
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... manual). !Warning! Using the grip, turn ). Fueling Instructions !Warning! Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 KM 85, KM 85 R Take care not to reduce the risk of burns and other personal injury from the fueling spot before ...is running. !Warning! Insert the cap in the tank to allow it is upright at a 90° angle. english / USA Fueling Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your clothing. Gasoline is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. Do...
... manual). !Warning! Using the grip, turn ). Fueling Instructions !Warning! Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 6 KM 85, KM 85 R Take care not to reduce the risk of burns and other personal injury from the fueling spot before ...is running. !Warning! Insert the cap in the tank to allow it is upright at a 90° angle. english / USA Fueling Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your clothing. Gasoline is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. Do...
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...Starting in the owner's manual of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine. Muffler !Warning! The muffler and other parts while they are approached. To reduce the risk of injury from operating the power tool always...cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to reduce the risk of your working tool. !Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burn injury. KM 85, KM 85 R 7 Unit vibrations can cause serious or fatal personal injury. Operating instructions ! Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, keep the area ...
...Starting in the owner's manual of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine. Muffler !Warning! The muffler and other parts while they are approached. To reduce the risk of injury from operating the power tool always...cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to reduce the risk of your working tool. !Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burn injury. KM 85, KM 85 R 7 Unit vibrations can cause serious or fatal personal injury. Operating instructions ! Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, keep the area ...
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... wood away from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the power tool indoors or in the muffler. To reduce the risk of the engine by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. Due to the heat from the emission of this process, the muffler does not cool down as rapidly as conventional ... agencies such as the engine is shut off. Your power tool produces toxic exhaust fumes as soon as OSHA and NIOSH and other reproductive harm. Due to this product can generate dust and fumes containing chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. 8 KM 85, KM 85 R An improperly mounted or...
... wood away from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the power tool indoors or in the muffler. To reduce the risk of the engine by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. Due to the heat from the emission of this process, the muffler does not cool down as rapidly as conventional ... agencies such as the engine is shut off. Your power tool produces toxic exhaust fumes as soon as OSHA and NIOSH and other reproductive harm. Due to this product can generate dust and fumes containing chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. 8 KM 85, KM 85 R An improperly mounted or...
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...of control or contact with the running working tool should not move. Always stop the engine and make proper adjustments and repairs. If you claim warranty coverage for maintenance and repair. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if ... emission control devices and systems may cause parts of the cutting tool to the maintenance chart on the last pages of non-STIHL parts may deny warranty coverage. !Warning! Use of this regard use a power tool with incorrect idle adjustment. KM 85, KM 85 R 9
...of control or contact with the running working tool should not move. Always stop the engine and make proper adjustments and repairs. If you claim warranty coverage for maintenance and repair. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if ... emission control devices and systems may cause parts of the cutting tool to the maintenance chart on the last pages of non-STIHL parts may deny warranty coverage. !Warning! Use of this regard use a power tool with incorrect idle adjustment. KM 85, KM 85 R 9
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... the handle support - Approved CombiTools FS FS HL-0/90° HL-0° FH HT BC FCB FCS english / USA Mounting the Bike Handle The following STIHL CombiTools may be mounted on the CombiEngine: CombiTool FS 1) FS 1) 2) FH 2) 3) HL - 0° 3) HL - 0/90° 2) 3) HT 3) BC 2) 3) ...6 6 5 1 4 3 A 2 : Mount the bike handle (1) on the drive tube (2) about 16" (40 cm) (A) forward of the engine. : Place the clamp (3) and the handle support (4) on the drive tube. : Position the bike handle (1) on the left (viewed from the engine) 932BA001 KN 002BA128 KN KW KM 85, KM 85 R 11
... the handle support - Approved CombiTools FS FS HL-0/90° HL-0° FH HT BC FCB FCS english / USA Mounting the Bike Handle The following STIHL CombiTools may be mounted on the CombiEngine: CombiTool FS 1) FS 1) 2) FH 2) 3) HL - 0° 3) HL - 0/90° 2) 3) HT 3) BC 2) 3) ...6 6 5 1 4 3 A 2 : Mount the bike handle (1) on the drive tube (2) about 16" (40 cm) (A) forward of the engine. : Place the clamp (3) and the handle support (4) on the drive tube. : Position the bike handle (1) on the left (viewed from the engine) 932BA001 KN 002BA128 KN KW KM 85, KM 85 R 11
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...converter. Use only STIHL 50:1 heavy-duty engine oil or equivalent quality two stroke engine oils for mixing. Take care when handling gasoline. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use premium unleaded fuel. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. KM 85, KM 85 R 15 Use...etc.), but magnesium castings as well. The canister should be kept tightly closed in STlHL engines. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is accompanied by an increase in approved safety fuel-canisters only. Avoid ...
...converter. Use only STIHL 50:1 heavy-duty engine oil or equivalent quality two stroke engine oils for mixing. Take care when handling gasoline. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use premium unleaded fuel. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. KM 85, KM 85 R 15 Use...etc.), but magnesium castings as well. The canister should be kept tightly closed in STlHL engines. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is accompanied by an increase in approved safety fuel-canisters only. Avoid ...
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... the tank. Change the fuel pick up in the canister before fueling your machine for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 16 KM 85, KM 85 R
... the tank. Change the fuel pick up in the canister before fueling your machine for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 16 KM 85, KM 85 R
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... Now release the throttle trigger, slide control and trigger interlock in direction of c(7). Starting / Stopping the Engine 65 4 3 7 STOP 2 1 3 1 2 65 4 7 STOP 3 english / USA Controls KM 85 Throttle trigger interlock (1), throttle trigger (2) and slide control (3) with the positions: START (4) The normal...squeeze the throttle trigger. : Keep both levers in that position. : Move the slide control to stop engine, move slide control in that order. KM 85 R Throttle trigger interlock (1), throttle trigger (2) and slide control (3) with the positions: START (4) The normal...
... Now release the throttle trigger, slide control and trigger interlock in direction of c(7). Starting / Stopping the Engine 65 4 3 7 STOP 2 1 3 1 2 65 4 7 STOP 3 english / USA Controls KM 85 Throttle trigger interlock (1), throttle trigger (2) and slide control (3) with the positions: START (4) The normal...squeeze the throttle trigger. : Keep both levers in that position. : Move the slide control to stop engine, move slide control in that order. KM 85 R Throttle trigger interlock (1), throttle trigger (2) and slide control (3) with the positions: START (4) The normal...
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... the CombiTool's instruction manual. : Make sure you feel it runs. 18 KM 85, KM 85 R it a brisk strong pull. Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. : Crank the engine until you have a firm footing. : Press the unit firmly against the ground with your right hand until it engage - Your ...left hand on the drive tube! : Pull the starter grip slowly with fuel. : Place the unit on the ground: It must rest securely on the engine support. english / USA 8 8 002BA038 KN 393BA017 KN 357BA033 KN 002BA040 KN 393BA018 KN 9 : Set the choke lever (8): For cold start to g...
... the CombiTool's instruction manual. : Make sure you feel it runs. 18 KM 85, KM 85 R it a brisk strong pull. Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. : Crank the engine until you have a firm footing. : Press the unit firmly against the ground with your right hand until it engage - Your ...left hand on the drive tube! : Pull the starter grip slowly with fuel. : Place the unit on the ground: It must rest securely on the engine support. english / USA 8 8 002BA038 KN 393BA017 KN 357BA033 KN 002BA040 KN 393BA018 KN 9 : Set the choke lever (8): For cold start to g...
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Fuel tank run position # and the engine settles down the engine: : Move the slide control in direction of arrow (c) to STOP-O. KM 85, KM 85 R 19 english / USA When engine begins to fire : Set the choke lever to e, even if the engine is cold. : Now start the engine. As soon as engine runs: : Blip the throttle trigger to disengage the starting...
Fuel tank run position # and the engine settles down the engine: : Move the slide control in direction of arrow (c) to STOP-O. KM 85, KM 85 R 19 english / USA When engine begins to fire : Set the choke lever to e, even if the engine is cold. : Now start the engine. As soon as engine runs: : Blip the throttle trigger to disengage the starting...
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... cover so that the heat in the engine can knock it out on the palm of your hand or blow it snaps into position. 355BA031 KN 20 KM 85, KM 85 R Do not wash. If there is a noticeable loss of full-throttle operation, allow engine to run at regular intervals and retighten ...as necessary. 2 1 Dirty air filters reduce engine power increase fuel consumption and make starting more difficult. ...
... cover so that the heat in the engine can knock it out on the palm of your hand or blow it snaps into position. 355BA031 KN 20 KM 85, KM 85 R Do not wash. If there is a noticeable loss of full-throttle operation, allow engine to run at regular intervals and retighten ...as necessary. 2 1 Dirty air filters reduce engine power increase fuel consumption and make starting more difficult. ...
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HL 3/4 1 If the engine is low on power, check the spark arresting screen in Muffler Motor Management english / USA Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design ... port timing) without the addition of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. With this carburetor it out sideways. : Clean spark arresting screen if necessary. : If screen is only possible to adjust the high speed screw within fine limits. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" KM 85, KM 85 R 21 This setting provides an optimum fuel...
HL 3/4 1 If the engine is low on power, check the spark arresting screen in Muffler Motor Management english / USA Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design ... port timing) without the addition of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. With this carburetor it out sideways. : Clean spark arresting screen if necessary. : If screen is only possible to adjust the high speed screw within fine limits. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" KM 85, KM 85 R 21 This setting provides an optimum fuel...
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... is correct, poor acceleration Idle setting too lean: : Turn low speed screw (L) counterclockwise (about 3 minutes. Engine stops while idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. 22 KM 85, KM 85 R the tool must not move . wise (leaner) no further than stop. Fine Tuning for about 3 minutes. Adjusting Idle...
... is correct, poor acceleration Idle setting too lean: : Turn low speed screw (L) counterclockwise (about 3 minutes. Engine stops while idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. 22 KM 85, KM 85 R the tool must not move . wise (leaner) no further than stop. Fine Tuning for about 3 minutes. Adjusting Idle...
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...plugs of the approved range. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN If engine is down on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of the spark plug. KM 85, KM 85 R 23 Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable... running conditions, e.g. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of spark plug: : Too much engine oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter....
...plugs of the approved range. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN If engine is down on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of the spark plug. KM 85, KM 85 R 23 Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable... running conditions, e.g. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of spark plug: : Too much engine oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter....
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...cover onto the tank. : Insert and tighten down the housing screws. Secure cable lug in a dry, high or locked location - english / USA KM 85, KM 85 R 27 line up the tank and push lower part of children and other unauthorized persons. : Fit the starter cover. 386BA005 KN Storing the Machine... For periods of about 3 months or longer: : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - To do this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the...
...cover onto the tank. : Insert and tighten down the housing screws. Secure cable lug in a dry, high or locked location - english / USA KM 85, KM 85 R 27 line up the tank and push lower part of children and other unauthorized persons. : Fit the starter cover. 386BA005 KN Storing the Machine... For periods of about 3 months or longer: : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - To do this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the...