Stihl KM 56 R Instruction Manual page 7

power tool securely. The attachment
must be clear of the ground and all other
obstructions because it may begin to run
when the engine starts.
To reduce the risk of injury, avoid
contact with the attachment
Do not drop-start the power tool – start
the engine as described in the User
Manual. Note that the attachment
continues to run for a short period after
you let go of the throttle trigger –
flywheel effect.
Check idle speed setting: The
attachment must be stationary when the
engine is idling with the throttle trigger
released.
Keep easily combustible materials
(e. g., wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel)
away from hot exhaust gases and hot
muffler surfaces – risk of fire!
See also notes on "Starting the Engine"
in the User Manual of the KombiTool you
are using.
Holding and guiding the machine
Always hold the unit firmly with both
hands on the handles.
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
KM 56 R, KM 56 RC
Left hand on loop handle, right hand on
control handle, even if you are left-
handed.
While working
In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately – move the stop switch in
the direction of 0.
The correct engine idle speed is
important to ensure that the attachment
stops moving when you let go of the
throttle trigger. If the working tool still
moves at idle speed, have your dealer
make proper adjustments or repairs.
Check and correct the idle speed setting
at regular intervals. STIHL recommends
you have this work done by a STIHL
servicing dealer.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired
or feeling fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Proceed with caution, do not put
others in danger.
Use your power tool only in the areas
specified in the KombiTool User Manual.
As soon as the engine is
running, the power
machine generates toxic
exhaust gas. These
gases may be odorless
and invisible and may
contain unburned hydro -
carbons and benzene.
Never run the engine
indoors or in poorly venti -
lated locations, even if
your model is equipped
with a catalytic converter.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from breathing toxic fumes,
ensure proper ventilation when working
in trenches, hollows or other confined
locations.
To reduce the risk of accidents, stop
work immediately in the event of
nausea, headache, visual disturbances
(e.g. reduced field of vision), problems
with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in
ability to concentrate. Apart from other
possibilities, these symptoms may be
caused by an excessively high
concentration of exhaust gases in the
work area.
Operate your power tool so that it
produces a minimum of noise and
emissions – do not run the engine
unnecessarily, accelerate the engine
only when working.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke
while operating or standing near your
power tool. Combustible fuel vapor may
escape from the fuel system.
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