KM 56 R, KM 56 RC
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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 steadily.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the 
way – it might otherwise break.
N Do not let the starter grip snap back. 
Guide it slowly back into the housing 
so that the starter rope can rewind 
properly.
N Continue cranking until engine runs.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down the throttle trigger 
lockout and open the throttle – the 
choke lever moves to the run 
position F. After a cold start, warm 
up the engine by opening the 
throttle several times.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly 
adjusted. The working tool must not 
rotate when the engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for 
operation.
Stopping the Engine
N Move the stop switch in the direction 
of 0  – the engine stops – release 
the stop switch – it springs back to 
the run position.
Other Hints on Starting
Engine stalls in cold start position g or 
under acceleration
N Move the choke lever to < and 
continue cranking until the engine 
runs.
Engine does not start in warm start 
position <
N Move the choke lever to g and 
continue cranking until the engine 
runs.
If the engine does not start
N Check that all settings are correct.
N Check that there is fuel in the tank 
and refuel if necessary.
N Check that the spark plug boot is 
properly connected.
N Repeat the starting procedure.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
N After refueling, press the manual 
fuel pump bulb at least five times – 
even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
N Set the choke lever to suit the 
engine temperature.
N Now start the engine.