Stihl KM 55 Instruction Manual page 18

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All Versions
: Set the choke lever (8):
g
For cold start to
For warm start to e
– also use this setting if the engine
has been running but is still cold
: Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least
five times, even if the bulb is still
filled with fuel.
KM 55
: Place the unit on the ground:
Check that the tool is not touching
the ground or any other obstacles –
see also chapter "Starting/Stopping
the Engine" in the CombiTool's
instruction manual.
: Make sure you have a firm footing.
: Press the unit firmly against the
ground with your left hand on the fan
housing. Your thumb should be
under the fan housing.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube!
English / USA
Standard versions:
: Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out starter rope to full
length – it might break.
Versions with ErgoStart:
: Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel the first stop
- and then pull it out slowly and
steadily.
Do not pull out the starter rope to its
full length - it might otherwise break.
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