Operation Manual

KM 56 R, KM 56 RC
English
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Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Cranking
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 firmly on the ground
with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
lockout lever.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
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 steadily.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
N Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
N Continue cranking until engine runs.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down the throttle trigger
lockout and open the throttle – the
choke lever moves to the run
position F. After a cold start, warm
up the engine by opening the
throttle several times.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly
adjusted. The working tool must not
rotate when the engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Stopping the Engine
N Move the stop switch in the direction
of 0 – the engine stops – release
the stop switch – it springs back to
the run position.
Other Hints on Starting
Engine stalls in cold start position g or
under acceleration
N Move the choke lever to < and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
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