KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
English
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Before fueling, clean the filler cap and 
the area around it to ensure that no dirt 
falls into the tank.
Always thoroughly shake the mixture in 
the canister before fueling your 
machine.
Controls
1 Stop switch
2 Throttle trigger lockout
3 Throttle lever
4 Tongue of throttle trigger
5 Catch
Positions of stop switch
6I – normal run position – the engine 
is running or can start
70 – engine off – the ignition is 
switched off
Starting
N Move the stop switch to I.
N Press down the throttle trigger 
lockout and hold it there.
N Squeeze the throttle trigger until the 
catch on the tongue (4) can be 
engaged on the housing.
N Now release the throttle trigger, 
tongue and trigger lockout in that 
order. This is the starting throttle 
position.
Fueling
In order to reduce the risk of burns 
or other personal injury from 
escaping gas vapor and fumes, 
remove the fuel filler cap carefully 
so as to allow any pressure build-
up in the tank to release slowly.
After fueling, tighten fuel cap as 
securely as possible by hand.
Starting / Stopping the 
Engine