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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Printed on chlorine-free paper Warranty Statement ......36 Printing inks contain vegetable oils, Quality Certification ......38 paper is recyclable STIHl © 2001 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 223 3021. M0,25. C1. PM. Printed in USA KW 85... -
Page 3: Guide To Using This Manual
Engineering improvements in different ways: Note or hint which is not essential STIHL’s philosophy is to continually Step or procedure without direct for using the power tool, but may improve all of its products. As a result, reference to an illustration. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions And Working Techniques
It is important that you a PowerSweep. read, fully understand and Most of these safety precautions and observe the following warnings apply to the use of all STIHL Warning! safety precautions and PowerSweeps. Different models may Prolonged use of a PowerSweep (or warnings. - Page 5 Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury,...
- Page 6 Although certain unauthorized throttle trigger interlock (if applicable), attachments may be useable for the stop switch, sweeper drums, rubber STIHL Power Sweep, their use may, in sleeve and harness. Fueling Instructions fact, be extremely dangerous. The throttle trigger must move freely and Fuel your PowerSweep in well- always spring back to the idle position.
- Page 7 "start position" the sweeper belts will attach the PowerSweep to the spring rotate when the engine starts - this may hook of your harness (see appropriate set the PowerSweep in motion back chapter of this manual). towards the operator. KW 85...
- Page 8 To reduce the risk of injury, do toxicity, etc. not use your PowerSweep for any other purpose. KW 85...
- Page 9 If you cannot set the correct idle speed, handles cradled between your thumb PowerSweep above ground level may have your STIHL dealer check your and fore-finger. Keep your hands in this increase the risk of injury, since the PowerSweep and make proper...
- Page 10 Use only identical STIHL replacement Warning! Warning! parts for maintenance and repair. Use of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or To reduce the risk of fire and burn Do not operate your PowerSweep if the fatal injury. injuries, check fuel filler cap for leaks at muffler is damaged, missing or modified.
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Page 11: Fitting Carrying Eye* (Clamp)
Slide the two clamps together so that their slots engage. Fit washer (5) and wingnut (6) and tighten down firmly. Insert M 6 x 14 screw (3). Line up the carrying eye. Tighten down the screw. see “Guide to Using this Manual” KW 85... -
Page 12: Installing The Gearbox
(arrow). Push gearbox on as far as stop. Push gearbox on as far as stop. KW 85... -
Page 13: Mounting Sweeper Drums
(4) faces down and the drive shafts (5) are horizontal. Tighten down the clamp screw. Push axle (2) onto the output shaft (3). Insert pin (4) through axle and output shaft. Secure pin with cotter pin (5). KW 85... -
Page 14: Fuel
TC oils) reason it is essential that you use only assemblies. name branded fuels! US gal. US fl.oz Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent branded two-stroke air- 2 1/2 cooled engine oils with the classification TC for mixing. 12.8 Dispose empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. -
Page 15: Fueling
After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as possible by hand. see “Guide to Using this Manual” KW 85... -
Page 16: Starting
START and hold it there. Now release the throttle trigger, $ - stop (6), slide control and throttle trigger to stop engine, move slide control in interlock in that order. This is the direction of c (7). starting throttle poistion. KW 85... - Page 17 (even if engine has been running "Start" position, the sweeper but is still cold) belts may rotate when the engine starts - this may set the Press fuel pump bulb (9) at least PowerSweep in motion. five times. KW 85...
- Page 18 Open the throttle slightly. Crank the engine - pull the starter Allow engine to warm up for a brief rope briskly - 10 to 20 pulls may be period. necessary. KW 85...
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Page 19: Operating Instructions
! The steeper the angle between the Sweepings are thrown forwards, ahead drive tube and the ground, the more of the operator. difficult it is to control the PowerSweep. ! The PowerSweep pushes back toward the operator. KW 85... -
Page 20: Disconnecting Machine From Harness
Sweepings are thrown back toward the operator. For this reason: Run the PowerSweep at a low throttle setting only. ! The PowerSweep pulls the operator forward. ! Debris thrown back toward the operator may affect footing. see chapter "Special Accessories" KW 85... -
Page 21: Cleaning The Air Filter
Install the foam element (3) in the Remove the foam and felt filter filter cover (2). elements. Place felt element (4) (lettering facing inward) in filter housing (5). Fit filter cover so that it snaps into position. KW 85... -
Page 22: Motor Management
(left-hand thread). Then open it two full turns clockwise (standard setting). The carburetor is set at the factory to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture under all operating conditions. see chapter "Key to Symbols" see chapter "Key to Symbols" KW 85... -
Page 23: Adjusting The Carburetor
(H) may be necessary if engine With this carburetor it is only possible to power is unsatisfactory when working at adjust the engine idle speed within fine high altitudes or at sea level. limits. see “Guide to Using this Manual” KW 85... - Page 24 Turn low speed screw (L) clockwise (about turn) until the engine runs Warm up engine. and accelerates smoothly. Engine stops while idling Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs smoothly – sweeper drum must not rotate. KW 85...
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Page 25: Checking The Spark Plug
(mostly authorized by STIHL. Always press or earlier if the electrodes are badly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of spark plug boot (2) snugly onto eroded. -
Page 26: Removing The Gearbox
Pull the worn sleeve off the gearbox. Pull the sweeper drum off the shaft. Examine gear housing for signs of oil. If leaks are found, have your STIHL dealer check the gearbox. Repeat the above procedure on the other side. Remove the worn sleeve from the drive tube. -
Page 27: Replacing Sweeper Drum
Examine gear housing for signs of oil. If leaks are found, have your STIHL dealer check the gearbox. Fit new cotter pin (7) in end of Take out the screws (1). axle (2) and bend over the ends (8) Remove the cable lug. - Page 28 (8) engages. thread the rope through the top of Insert screw and tighten down the grip and the rope bush (7). securely. Refit the cap in the grip. Go to "Tensioning the rewind spring". see “Special Accessories“ KW 85...
- Page 29 – spring loop and bend it to size if release the rotor – necessary. let go of rope slowly so that it winds Go to "Tensioning the rewind onto the rotor. spring". see “Special Accessories“ KW 85...
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Page 30: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler
Clean spark arresting screen if Insert and tighten down the housing necessary. screws. If screen is damaged or coked up, fit Secure cable lug in position. a new one. Refit the spark arresting screen. see “Guide to Using this Manual” KW 85... -
Page 31: Engine Running Behavior
Run engine until carburetor is dry - Have the muffler checked for this helps prevent carburetor contamination (coking) by a STIHL diaphragms sticking together. dealer. Remove and clean the sweeper drums, inspect belts for damage or wear. -
Page 32: Maintenance Chart
Colling air intakes Clean Inspect Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Rubber buffers Have replaced by STIHL dealer Check Sweeper drum assemblies Replace Check Drive shaft Lubricate Check Sleeve (drive tube protector) - Page 33 / USA KW 85...
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Page 34: Parts And Controls
12 Starter grip 13 Fuel pump (primer bulb) 14 Choke lever 15 Carburetor adjusting screw 16 Muffler (with spark arresting screen in some markets) 17 Shaft 18 Sleeve (shaft protector) 19 Sweeper drum assembly 20 Axle 21 Gearbox KW 85... - Page 35 Connects the spark plug to the ignition wire. 17. Shaft. Air filter cover. Device to connect the engine with the gearbox. Covers the air filter element. Machine support. For resting machine on the ground. KW 85...
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Page 36: Specifications
Spark plug thread: M 14 x 1.25; Fuel mix: see "Fuel" speed: approx. 200rpm 0.37in (9.5mm) long Weight without drum assemblies 19.6lbs (8.9kg) Sweeper Drum Quantity Width 22.4in (57cm) No. of rubber paddles see chapter "Key to Symbols" KW 85... -
Page 37: Special Accessories
/ USA Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs STIHL gear lubricant for hedge The user of this unit should carry out trimmers only the maintenance operations described in this manual. Other repair 2.8oz (80g) tube 0781 120 1109 work may be performed only by an... -
Page 38: Stihl Incorporated Federal And California Emission Control Warranty Statement
California. STIHL service center as soon as a designed, built and equipped to meet the In other states, 1997 and later model problem exists. - Page 39 (see also instruction "Fuel"). warranty card to STIHL. If any emission owner if it is determined that a warranted Deviations from this recommendation related part on your engine is defective, part is defective.
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Page 40: Quality Certification
All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.
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