STIHL MM 55 KB Owner's Manual
STIHL KB, KW
STIH)
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Warning!
For safe operation follow all safety
precautions in Instruction Manual - improper
use can cause serious injury.
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producto, siga siempre las precauciones de
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lesiones graves.
Contents
English / USA
Power Tool Attachments ................... 2
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques ......................... 3
Using the Sweeping Tool ................ 10
Approved Basic Power Tools .......... 13
Mounting the Attachment ................ 13
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Mounting the Loop Handle ............. 15
Fitting Carrying Eye (Clamp) .......... 16
Fitting the Harness ......................... 17
Balancing the Machine ................... 17
Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 18
Storing the Machine ........................ 19
Replacing the Sweeping
Attachments .................................... 19
Main Parts ...................................... 20
Specifications ................................. 22
Special Accessories ....................... 22
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 22
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Allow only persons who read and
understand this instruction manual to
operate your bristle brush or
PowerSweep attachment.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL sweeping
attachment, it is important that you read
and understand the maintenance and
safety precautions, starting on page 3,
before using your sweeping attachment.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
!Warning!
Because this power tool is equipped with
a high-speed sweeping attachment,
some special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear proper eye protection.
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your sweeping
attachment differs from those described
in this manual, please contact your
STIHL dealer for information and
assistance.
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2005
0458 509 8621 A. M2,5. L5. PM. Printed in USA
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Power Tool Attachments Guide to Using this Manual
This STIHL attachment may be mounted
to different STIHL power tools.
Power tools approved for use with the
attachment are listed in the chapter on
"Approved Basic Power Tools".
The assembled combination of basic
power tool and attachment is generally
referred to as the power tool in this
manual.
The instruction manuals for the basic
power tool and the attachment contain
the information necessary for operation
of the power tool combination.
Therefore, always read both instruction
manuals before using the power tool for
the first time. Keep the manuals in a safe
place for future reference.
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in
this manual.
The operating and handling instructions
are supported by illustrations.
Symbols in text
The individual steps or procedures
described in the manual may be marked
in different ways:
: A bullet marks a step or procedure
without direct reference to an
illustration.
A description of a step or procedure that
refers directly to an illustration may
contain item numbers that appear in the
illustration.
Example:
Loosen the screw (1)
Lever (2) ...
In addition to the operating instructions,
this manual may contain paragraphs
that require your special attention. Such
paragraphs are marked with the
symbols described below:
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or
serious damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its
individual components.
Note or hint which is not essential
for using the machine, but may
improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result
in better use of the machine.
Note or hint on correct procedure in
order to avoid damage to the
environment.
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Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
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Equipment and features
This instruction manual may refer to
several models with different
features. Components that are not
installed on all models and related
applications are marked with an
asterisk (*). Such components may
be available as special accessories
from your STIHL dealer.
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. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your machine differ from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
Therefore some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
Because a power tool
power head and shaft
equipped with a Bristle
Brush or STIHL
PowerSweep™
attachment is a powerful
tool, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the
risk of personal 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 power tool
and attachment periodically. Careless or
improper use may cause serious or fatal
injury.
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.
!Warning!
The use of this power tool may be
hazardous. When it comes in contact
with solid foreign objects such as rocks
or bits of metal, it may fling them directly
or by ricochet in the direction of
bystanders or the operator.
Use the Bristle Brush only for sweeping
areas and paths, including uneven,
jointed and natural stone surfaces.
Use the PowerSweep only for sweeping
areas and paths, move wet materials
such as leaves or dirt to a central point,
clear snow and remove standing water
from solid surfaces.
!Warning
Use of a sweeping attachment on dry
surfaces or synthetic material may have
an electrostatic effect and result in
shock. To reduce the risk of shock, spray
dry surfaces with water before
sweeping.
!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.
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!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
Bristle Brushes or PowerSweeps.
Different models may have different
parts and controls. See the appropriate
section of your power tool and
attachment instruction manuals for a
description of the controls and the
function of the parts of your model.
Safe use of a Bristle Brush or
PowerSweep involves
1. the operator
2. the power tool
3. the use of the power tool.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate
this machine when you are fatigued.
!Warning!
Be alert – if you get tired, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of control.
Working with any power tool can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating
this machine.
Proper Clothing
!Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury, the operator
should wear proper protective apparel.
!Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury
to your eyes never
operate your power tool
unless wearing goggles or
properly fitted protective
glasses with adequate top
and side protection complying with ANSI
Z 87.1 (or your applicable national
standard).
! Warning!
Power tool noise may
damage your hearing.
Wear sound barriers (ear
plugs or ear mufflers) to
protect your hearing.
Continual and regular
users should have their hearing checked
regularly.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
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Always wear gloves when
handling the machine and
attachment. Heavy-duty,
nonslip gloves improve
your grip and help to
protect your hands.
Clothing must be sturdy
and snug-fitting, but allow
complete freedom of
movement. Wear long
pants made of heavy
material to help protect
your legs. Do not wear shorts, sandals
or go barefoot.
Avoid loose-fitting jackets,
scarfs, neckties, jewelry,
flared or cuffed pants,
unconfined long hair or
anything that could
become caught on
branches, brush or the moving parts of
the unit. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
Good footing is very
important. Wear sturdy
boots with nonslip soles.
Steel-toed safety boots
are recommended.
STIHL offers a wide range of protective
clothing and equipment.
THE POWER TOOL
For illustrations and definitions of the
attachment parts see the chapter on
“Main Parts.”
!Warning!
Never make any unauthorized
modifications to this power tool. Only
attachments supplied by STIHL or
expressly approved by STIHL for use
with the specific STIHL model are
authorized. Although certain
unauthorized attachments are useable
with STIHL power tools, their use may, in
fact, be extremely dangerous.
If this tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g.
heavy impact or a fall), always check
that it is in good condition before
continuing work. Check in particular that
the fuel system is tight (no leaks) and
that the controls and safety devices are
working properly. Do not continue
operating this machine if it is damaged.
In case of doubt, have it checked by your
STIHL servicing dealer.
THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL
Transporting the Power Tool
!Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from contact
with the attachment, never carry or
transport your power tool with the Bristle
Brush or PowerSweep moving.
It may be carried only in a horizontal
position. Grip the shaft in a manner that
the machine is balanced horizontally.
Keep the hot muffler away from your
body.
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!Warning!
Always switch off the engine before
transporting the power tool over long
distances. When transporting it in a
vehicle, properly secure it to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the
unit.
Before Starting
!Warning!
Always check your attachment for
proper condition and operation before
starting. Never attempt to modify the
controls or safety devices.
!Warning!
Never use a power tool that is damaged
or not properly maintained.
Keep the handles clean and dry at all
times; it is particularly important to keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease
or resin in order for you to maintain a firm
grip and properly control your power
tool.
!Warning!
The sweeping attachment must be
properly tightened and in safe operating
condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts,
screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent,
warped or damaged parts of the
sweeping attachment. Regularly check
the condition of the power tool and
attachment – with the engine stopped.
Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to
suit your size before starting work.
Starting
Start the engine at least 10 feet
(3 meters) from the fueling spot,
outdoors only.
For specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section of your power tool
and attachment manuals.
Place the power tool on firm ground or
other solid surface in an open area.
Maintain good balance and secure
footing.
!Warning
When the engine starts at starting
throttle – engine speed will be fast
enough for the clutch to engage and
cause the attachment to rotate – this
may set the Bristle Brush or
PowerSweep in motion back towards
the operator.
With the engine running only at idle,
attach the power tool to the spring hook
of your harness (see appropriate
chapter of this manual).
!Warning!
Your power tool is a one-person
machine. Do not allow other persons in
the general work area, even when
starting.
See also the Safety Precautions on
Starting in the instruction manual of the
power tool.
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Important Adjustments
!Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal injury from
loss of control or contact with the moving
sweeping attachment, do not use your
unit with incorrect idle adjustment. At
correct idle speed, the sweeping
attachment should not move. For
directions on how to adjust idle speed,
see the appropriate section of your
power tool instruction manual.
If you cannot set the correct idle speed,
have your STIHL dealer check your
power tool and make proper
adjustments and repairs.
During Operation
Holding and controlling the power
tool
Always hold the unit firmly with both
hands on the handles while you are
working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs
around the handles.
Your right hand should grip the rear
handle. This also applies to left-handers.
!Warning!
Never attempt to operate your power
tool with one hand. Loss of control of the
power tool resulting in serious or fatal
injury may result. Never touch a moving
working tool with your hand or any other
part of your body.
KB Bristle Brush
KW PowerSweep
002BA057 KN
!Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control, hold and guide the machine at a
shallow angle. If the machine is held at
too steep an angle, it tends to push back
toward the operator.
!Warning!
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Special care
must be taken in slippery conditions (wet
ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown
terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such
as tree stumps, roots and ditches to
avoid stumbling. Be extremely cautious
when working on slopes or uneven
ground.
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Operate the power tool only at a normal
walking pace.
!Warning!
Use the sweeping attachments at
ground level only. The risk of injury is
increased if you use sweeping
attachments above ground level
because they are more exposed and the
power tool is more difficult to control.
Working conditions
Operate and start your power tool only
outdoors in a well ventilated area.
Operate it under good visibility and
daylight conditions only. Work carefully.
!Warning!
Inhalation of certain
dusts, especially organic
dusts such as mold or
pollen, can cause
susceptible persons to
have an allergic or
asthmatic reaction. Substantial or
repeated inhalation of dust and other
airborne contaminants, in particular
those with a smaller particle size, may
cause respiratory or other illnesses.
Control dust at the source where
possible. Use good work practices, such
as operating the unit so that the wind or
operating process directs any dust
raised by the power tool away from the
operator. To reduce the risk of airbone
dust, spray very dusty surfaces with
water before sweeping. Follow the
recommendations of EPA/OSHA/
NIOSH and occupational and trade
associations with respect to dust
(“particulate matter”). When the
inhalation of dust cannot be substantially
controlled, i.e., kept at or near the
ambient (background) level, the
operator and any bystanders should
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
Operating instructions
!Warning!
Do not operate your power tool using the
starting throttle lock, as you do not have
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the engine immediately – move the slide
control / stop switch to 0 or STOP.
See section of your power tool
instruction manual on the proper use of
the slide control.
!Warning
The sweeping attachment continues to
move for a short period after the throttle
trigger is released (flywheel effect).
Accelerating the engine while the
sweeping attachment is blocked
increases the load and will cause the
clutch to slip continuously. This may
result in overheating and damage to
important components (e.g. clutch,
polymer housing components) – which
can then increase the risk of injury from
the sweeping attachment moving while
the engine is idling.
In order to reduce the risk of serious or
even fatal injury to bystanders from
thrown objects or inadvertent contact
with the moving sweeping attachment
always keep bystanders at least 50 feet
(15 m) away when the power tool is
running.
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Before starting work,
inspect and clear the area
of stones, glass, pieces of
metal, rubbish or other
solid objects. Such
objects could be thrown
by the sweeping tool and directly or
indirectly strike the operator or
bystanders. Such objects may also
damage the sweeping tools.
Always operate the power tool in such a
way that the sweeping attachments
cannot become jammed or blocked.
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands
and feet away from the moving
sweeping attachment.
If the sweeping attachment or deflector
becomes clogged or stuck, always turn
off the engine and make sure the
sweeping attachment has stopped
before cleaning. Dirt, grass, weeds, etc.
should be cleaned off the sweeping
attachment as necessary.
!Warning!
During work, check the tightness and the
condition of the sweeping attachment at
regular intervals. If the behavior of the
sweeping attachment changes, stop the
engine immediately, and check the
attachment for cracks and damage.
Replace cracked or damaged sweeping
attachments immediately.
Do not mount any sweeping attachment
to a machine without proper installation
of all required parts. Never use
unauthorized parts to secure the
sweeping attachments. Failure to use
the proper parts may cause the
attachment or its component parts to
become detached and injure the
operator or bystanders.
!Warning
The gearbox becomes hot during
operation. To reduce the risk of burn
injury, do not touch the gear housing
when it is hot.
After Finishing Work
Always clean dust and dirt off the
machine – do not use any grease
solvents for this purpose.
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Using the Sweeping Tool
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
STORING
Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment
or individual. However, if you make a
warranty claim for a component
which has not been serviced or
maintained properly or if
nonapproved replacement parts were
used, STIHL may deny coverage.
!Warning!
Use only identical STIHL replacement
parts for maintenance and repair. Use of
non STIHL parts may cause serious or
fatal injury.
Strictly follow the maintenance and
repair instructions in the appropriate
section of your power tool and
attachment instruction manuals. Please
refer to the maintenance chart(s) and
maintenance notes in these manuals.
!Warning!
Always stop the engine and make sure
that the attachment is stopped before
doing any maintenance or repair work or
cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not
described in your power tool and
attachment instruction manuals. Have
such work performed by your STIHL
servicing dealer only.
Wear gloves when handling or
performing maintenance on
attachments.
!Warning!
Never repair damaged attachments by
welding, straightening or modifying the
shape. This may cause parts of the
attachment to come off and result in
serious or fatal injuries.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws,
except the carburetor adjustment
screws, after each use.
Store the power tool in a dry and high or
locked location out of reach of children.
Sweeping Tools
There are two attachments designed for
sweeping and cleaning operations:
KB bristle brush
KW PowerSweep
Preparations
If the surface to be cleaned is dry, spray
it with water to reduce the amount of
dust created.
: To reduce the risk of accidents and
injury, remove all obstacles and
objects from the work area.
The sweeping tool is operated in the
forward direction only.
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Bristle Brush
Use the KB bristle brush attachment for
cleaning areas and paths, including
uneven or jointed surfaces as well as
natural stone paving.
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: Always hold and guide the tool at a
shallow angle.
The steeper the angle shown
above, the more difficult it is to
control the tool.
To reduce the risk of injury, never
use the bristle brush without the
properly mounted deflector and
two extensions
These devices divert material away from
the machine and operator.
: Push the bristle brush at a steady
walking pace.
: Guide the bristle brush at right
angles to the direction of travel (1).
Sweepings are thrown forwards,
ahead of the operator.
The bristle brush pushes back
towards the operator.
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PowerSweep
Use the KW PowerSweep attachment
for sweeping areas and paths, moving
wet materials, such a leaves or dirt to a
central point, clearing snow and
removing standing water from solid
surfaces.
: Push the PowerSweep at a steady
walking pace.
: Always hold and guide the tool at a
shallow angle.
The steeper the angle shown
above, the more difficult it is to
control the tool.
: Guide the PowerSweep at right
angles to the direction of travel (1).
Sweepings are thrown forwards,
ahead of the operator.
The PowerSweep pushes back
towards the operator.
Cleaning the Sweeping Tool
Clean away any dirt and debris that has
accumulated between the sweeping
attachments, around the gearbox or
between the sweeping attachments and
the deflector:
– Shut off the engine.
– Pull the hitch pin out of the axle.
– Remove the sweeping attachments
from the axle and clean them.
– Clean away dirt and debris from the
machine.
Refit the sweeping attachments – see
“Replacing the Sweeping Attachments”.
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Approved Basic Power Tools
Operation of STIHL KW PowerSweep
and KB bristle brush attachments is
permitted only with the following basic
power tools:
STIHL FC 83, STIHL FC 85,
STIHL FC 110, STIHL FH 75,
STIHL FS 65-4
STIHL FS 851), STIHL FS 1101),
STIHLHL731), STIHLHL751),
STIHLHL1001) and STIHL KW 85
1)
The attachments must not be
mounted to bike-handled machines
or models FS 85 X, FS 110 X,
HL 73 K, HL 73-0°, HL 75 K,
HL 75-0° and HL 100 K, HL 100-0°.
Other combinations of the
attachments and non-approved
basic power tools are not permitted
since they may result in accidents or
serious personal injury.
These attachments may be
operated only with a basic power
tool equipped with a loop handle –
see “Retrofitting the Loop Handle”.
The loop handle does not need to
be equipped with a barrier bar.
1)
, STIHL FS 831),
Mounting the Attachment
Retrofitting the Loop Handle
The following machines must be
retrofitted with a loop handle:
0° versions of the HL 73, HL 75 and
HL 100.
: To retrofit the loop handle see
“Mounting the Loop Handle”.
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