KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
English
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N Set the choke lever (8) to
N Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least 
five times – even if the bulb is 
already filled with fuel.
Starting
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 with your left hand and 
press it down firmly – your thumb 
should be under the fan housing.
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 slowly until you 
feel it engage and then pull it out 
slowly and steadily.
g if the engine is cold
e for warm start – also use this posi-
tion if the engine has been running 
but is still cold.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive 
tube.
Do not pull out the starter rope all 
the way – it might otherwise 
break.
Do not pull out the starter rope all 
the way – it might otherwise 
break.