1KM 55
English / USA
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2009 
0458 461 8621 A. M8.8 .B9. CP. Printed in USA 
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Contents
KombiSystem ................................... 2
Guide to Using this Manual  .............. 2
Safety Precautions and 
Working Techniques  ......................... 3
Approved KombiTools  .................... 10
Mounting the Bike Handle  ..............  11
Mounting the Loop Handle  ............. 12
Fitting the Carrying Eye .................. 14
Fuel ................................................ 14
Fueling ............................................ 15
Starting / Stopping the Engine  ........ 15
Operating Instructions  .................... 19
Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 19
Motor Management  ........................ 20
Adjusting the Carburetor  ................ 20
Catalytic Converter ......................... 22
Checking the Spark Plug  ................ 22
Rewind Starter ................................ 23
Storing the Machine ........................ 24
Inspections and Maintenance by 
STIHL Service  ................................ 24
Maintenance Chart  ......................... 25
Main Parts and Controls ................. 26
Specifications ................................. 28
Special Accessories  .......................  29
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 29
STIHL Incorporated 
Federal Emission Control 
Warranty Statement ........................ 30
STIHL Incorporated California 
Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions 
Control Warranty Statement  ........... 32
Trademarks .................................... 34
Allow only persons who understand the 
manuals of the KombiEngine and the 
KombiTool to operate your power tool.
To receive maximum performance and 
satisfaction from your STIHL power tool, 
it is important that you read and 
understand the maintenance and safety 
precautions, starting on page 4, before 
using your power tool.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 
distributor for your area if you do not 
understand any of the instructions in the 
two manuals.