KM 56 R, KM 56 RC
English
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Engineering Improvements
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually 
improve all of its products. As a result, 
engineering changes and improvements 
are made from time to time. Therefore, 
some changes, modifications and 
improvements may not be covered in 
this manual. If the operating 
characteristics or the appearance of 
your machine differs from those 
described in this manual, please contact 
your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 
distributor for your area for assistance.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how 
to operate your power tool. Observe all 
applicable local safety regulations, 
standards and ordinances.
WARNING
Do not lend or rent your power tool 
without the instruction manuals. Be sure 
that anyone using it understands the 
information contained in these manuals.
Use your power tool only for the 
applications described in the instruction 
manual of the KombiTool you are using.
WARNING
Do not use it for other purposes, since 
misuse may result in personal injury or 
property damage, including damage to 
the machine.
WARNING
Minors should never be allowed to use 
this power tool. Bystanders, especially 
children, and animals should not be 
allowed in the area where it is in use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders 
and damage to property, never let your 
power tool run unattended. When it is 
not in use (e.g. during a work break), 
shut it off and make sure that 
unauthorized persons do not use it.
Most of these safety precautions and 
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL 
power tools. Different models may have 
different parts and controls. See the 
appropriate section of your 
KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction 
manuals for a description of the controls 
and the function of the parts of your 
model.
Do not clean your machine with a 
pressure washer. The solid jet of water 
may damage parts of the machine.
Safe use of KombiEngine involves
1. the operator
2. the power tool
3. the use of the power tool.
Safety Precautions and 
Working Techniques
Because this KombiEn-
gine is the engine for a 
high-speed, power tool, 
special safety precau-
tions must be observed to 
reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury.
It is important that you 
read, fully understand 
and observe the following 
safety precautions and 
warnings. Read the 
instruction manuals and 
the safety precautions of 
your KombiEngine and 
KombiTool periodically. 
Careless or improper use 
may cause serious or 
fatal injury.