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Original Instruction Manual Contents KombiSystem 2 Trademarks Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved KombiTools 11 Mounting the Loop Handle 12 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 13 4-MIX Engine 13 Fuel 13 Fueling 14 Starting / Stopping the Engine 16 Operating Instructions 18 Cleaning the Air Filter 18 Engine Management 19 Adjusting the Carburetor 19 Spark Arresting Screen in the two manuals. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for a high-speed power tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled...
Original Instruction Manual Contents KombiSystem 2 Trademarks Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved KombiTools 11 Mounting the Loop Handle 12 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 13 4-MIX Engine 13 Fuel 13 Fueling 14 Starting / Stopping the Engine 16 Operating Instructions 18 Cleaning the Air Filter 18 Engine Management 19 Adjusting the Carburetor 19 Spark Arresting Screen in the two manuals. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for a high-speed power tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled...
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... damage, including damage to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for the power tool. Therefore, the separate instruction manuals for the KombiEngine and KombiTool should be on the machine are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to the machine or its individual components. 2 KM 90 R Warning! A description of severe...
... damage, including damage to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for the power tool. Therefore, the separate instruction manuals for the KombiEngine and KombiTool should be on the machine are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to the machine or its individual components. 2 KM 90 R Warning! A description of severe...
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... continue operating this tool is running. When transporting your power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it checked by your STIHL servicing dealer. Fuel your instruction manual). Warning! If fuel leakage is found, do not start or run the engine until it to cool before refueling. If this machine if it was not designed (e.g. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." THE POWER TOOL For...
... continue operating this tool is running. When transporting your power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it checked by your STIHL servicing dealer. Fuel your instruction manual). Warning! If fuel leakage is found, do not start or run the engine until it to cool before refueling. If this machine if it was not designed (e.g. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." THE POWER TOOL For...
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... adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. 6 KM 90 R Warning! Fold the grip flush with the raised positioning marks on the grip of the cap and on the fuel tank opening lining up ) until it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). Left: Right: Base of the cap. In order to your Instruction Manual for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA227 KN Screw Cap Warning! Grip the cap and check for installation, turn...
... adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. 6 KM 90 R Warning! Fold the grip flush with the raised positioning marks on the grip of the cap and on the fuel tank opening lining up ) until it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). Left: Right: Base of the cap. In order to your Instruction Manual for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA227 KN Screw Cap Warning! Grip the cap and check for installation, turn...
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... grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to left-handers. For directions on Starting in order for the clutch to idle. Warning! Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Warning! Work carefully. 002BA057 KN KM 90 R 7 To reduce the risk of control, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. When you to "drop start your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. For specific starting .
... grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to left-handers. For directions on Starting in order for the clutch to idle. Warning! Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Warning! Work carefully. 002BA057 KN KM 90 R 7 To reduce the risk of control, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. When you to "drop start your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. For specific starting .
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... do not touch the muffler and other parts of serious or fatal injury/illness from the operator. Some of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the muffler clean. To reduce the risk of the gases (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 8 KM 90 R To reduce the risk of the engine (e.g. Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as pine needles...
... do not touch the muffler and other parts of serious or fatal injury/illness from the operator. Some of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the muffler clean. To reduce the risk of the gases (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 8 KM 90 R To reduce the risk of the engine (e.g. Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as pine needles...
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... sure it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and the ignition wire connector in the boot may cause a fire. Warning! Never test the ignition system with the ignition wire boot removed from the emission of the catalytic converter. Some STIHL power tools are always clean and in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or...
... sure it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and the ignition wire connector in the boot may cause a fire. Warning! Never test the ignition system with the ignition wire boot removed from the emission of the catalytic converter. Some STIHL power tools are always clean and in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or...
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... assembled. For this sets the throttle cable correctly. 002BA161 KN 002BA163 KN 4-MIX Engine The STIHL 4-MIX engine features mixture lubrication and must be necessary to readjust the carburetor if you use fuels with a lower octane rating may be run on the 4-stroke principle. This could cause running speed - Fuel with various ethanol contents. This, in the full throttle, starting throttle and idle positions. It operates otherwise on a fuel mixture of gasoline and engine oil. Your engine requires a mixture...
... assembled. For this sets the throttle cable correctly. 002BA161 KN 002BA163 KN 4-MIX Engine The STIHL 4-MIX engine features mixture lubrication and must be necessary to readjust the carburetor if you use fuels with a lower octane rating may be run on the 4-stroke principle. This could cause running speed - Fuel with various ethanol contents. This, in the full throttle, starting throttle and idle positions. It operates otherwise on a fuel mixture of gasoline and engine oil. Your engine requires a mixture...
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... mixing, pour oil into the tank. Toolless filler cap (with a much higher or lower ethanol content. This problem can be avoided by hand to another fuel with folding grip) 002BA418 KN 14 KM 90 R When filling at the pump, first remove the container from static discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50...
... mixing, pour oil into the tank. Toolless filler cap (with a much higher or lower ethanol content. This problem can be avoided by hand to another fuel with folding grip) 002BA418 KN 14 KM 90 R When filling at the pump, first remove the container from static discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50...
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... support: Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. Your machine is idling. The slide control moves to e. also use this posi- your right hand. it rests on the drive tube. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. The working tool is still cold. N Start the engine by pulling the starter rope briskly - 10 to idle speed. N Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least five times - N Warm up the engine for operation...
... support: Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. Your machine is idling. The slide control moves to e. also use this posi- your right hand. it rests on the drive tube. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. The working tool is still cold. N Start the engine by pulling the starter rope briskly - 10 to idle speed. N Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least five times - N Warm up the engine for operation...
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... on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". N Insert the screw and tighten it again. N Dry the spark plug. N Now start N Move the slide control to START. This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. After Finishing Work Storing for a short period: Wait for the first three tank fillings. Cleaning the Air Filter If there is a noticeable loss of engine power 4 1 2 N Turn the choke knob to cool down firmly. 18 KM 90 R The engine develops...
... on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". N Insert the screw and tighten it again. N Dry the spark plug. N Now start N Move the slide control to START. This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. After Finishing Work Storing for a short period: Wait for the first three tank fillings. Cleaning the Air Filter If there is a noticeable loss of engine power 4 1 2 N Turn the choke knob to cool down firmly. 18 KM 90 R The engine develops...
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... "Adjusting the throttle cable" N Check spark arresting screen clean or replace it if necessary N Check throttle cable adjustment, adjust if necessary - KM 90 R 19 Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor English Exhaust emissions are seated firmly: - The carburetor has been adjusted for optimum performance and fuel efficiency in mountain country, at sea level or after changing working tools. Low speed screw (L) is 3/4 of a turn both adjusting screws counterclockwise until they are controlled by the design of a turn open - carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing...
... "Adjusting the throttle cable" N Check spark arresting screen clean or replace it if necessary N Check throttle cable adjustment, adjust if necessary - KM 90 R 19 Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor English Exhaust emissions are seated firmly: - The carburetor has been adjusted for optimum performance and fuel efficiency in mountain country, at sea level or after changing working tools. Low speed screw (L) is 3/4 of a turn both adjusting screws counterclockwise until they are controlled by the design of a turn open - carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing...
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Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug English 000BA039 KN N Take out the screw (4). N Lift the spark arresting screen (5) and pull it down on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of spark plug: - Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in operation. Dirty air filter. - KM 90 R 21 Removing the spark plug N Move the slide control to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in fuel mix. - operating at part throttle etc.) affect...
Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug English 000BA039 KN N Take out the screw (4). N Lift the spark arresting screen (5) and pull it down on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of spark plug: - Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in operation. Dirty air filter. - KM 90 R 21 Removing the spark plug N Move the slide control to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in fuel mix. - operating at part throttle etc.) affect...
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Complete machine Control handle Air filter Fuel pick-up body in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Intake port for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.). The specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working tool must not turn X X Set idle speed Set electrode gap replace after every 100 hours of operation Visual inspection X clean Check and adjust if necessary, one time after 139 hours of operation, by a specialist dealer 1) clean Check idle adjustment, the working...
Complete machine Control handle Air filter Fuel pick-up body in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Intake port for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.). The specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working tool must not turn X X Set idle speed Set electrode gap replace after every 100 hours of operation Visual inspection X clean Check and adjust if necessary, one time after 139 hours of operation, by a specialist dealer 1) clean Check idle adjustment, the working...
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All accessible screws, nuts and bolts (not adjusting screws) retighten Antivibration elements check X have them replaced by a specialist dealer 1) Safety information sticker replace 1) STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers before starting work at the end of work and/or daily whenever tank is refilled weekly monthly yearly if faulty if damaged as required English X X X X X KM 90 R 27 The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. The specified intervals...
All accessible screws, nuts and bolts (not adjusting screws) retighten Antivibration elements check X have them replaced by a specialist dealer 1) Safety information sticker replace 1) STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers before starting work at the end of work and/or daily whenever tank is refilled weekly monthly yearly if faulty if damaged as required English X X X X X KM 90 R 27 The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. The specified intervals...
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... the air filter element. 17 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 18 Machine Support For resting machine on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for starting throttle, run and stop the engine. 12 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 13 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 14 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with mixture lubrication KM 90 R 29 Definitions 1 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For...
... the air filter element. 17 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 18 Machine Support For resting machine on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for starting throttle, run and stop the engine. 12 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 13 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 14 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with mixture lubrication KM 90 R 29 Definitions 1 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For...
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... diagnostic work is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your equipment type engine. If any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. Environmental Protection Agency...
... diagnostic work is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your equipment type engine. If any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. Environmental Protection Agency...
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... STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Fuel Pump - Emission test may be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Fuel Tank - Fuel Line Fittings - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. The following : N repair...
... STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Fuel Pump - Emission test may be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Fuel Tank - Fuel Line Fittings - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. The following : N repair...
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... instruction manual. KM 90 R 33 STIHL Incorporated must be liable to exceed 30 days. Your emissions control system may include parts such as the problem exists. Defects Warranty Period The warranty periods will be completed in your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all receipts covering maintenance on or modified parts will begin on or modified part. The warranty repairs should however be repaired or replaced by the use...
... instruction manual. KM 90 R 33 STIHL Incorporated must be liable to exceed 30 days. Your emissions control system may include parts such as the problem exists. Defects Warranty Period The warranty periods will be completed in your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all receipts covering maintenance on or modified parts will begin on or modified part. The warranty repairs should however be repaired or replaced by the use...
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... warranty coverage. 34 KM 90 R Any warranted part that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the part. Notwithstanding the provisions of a component that is defective. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL...
... warranty coverage. 34 KM 90 R Any warranted part that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the part. Notwithstanding the provisions of a component that is defective. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL...
