STIHL KW 85 Power Sweep Owners Manual

STIHL KW85 Instruction Manual Owner’s Manual Assembling Safety Precautions Operating Instructions Maintenance english / USA Contents Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your PowerSweep. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL PowerSweep, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your PowerSweep. 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 a PowerSweep is a power tool, 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 PowerSweep differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper is recyclable 2001 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 223 3021. M0,25. C1. PM. Printed in USA Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques . 3 Fitting Carrying Eye* (Clamp) 10 Mounting the Loop Handle . 10 Installing the Gearbox . 11 Mounting Sweeper Drums 12 Fuel 13 Fueling . 14 Attaching Machine to Harness* 14 Starting . 15 Operating Instructions 18 Using the PowerSweep 18 Disconnecting Machine from Harness 19 Cleaning the Air Filter . 20 Motor Management 21 Adjusting the Carburetor 21 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Checking the Spark Plug 24 Removing the Gearbox 25 Replacing the Rubber Sleeve . 25 Replacing Sweeper Drum 26 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 26 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 29 Engine Running Behavior 30 Storing the Machine . 30 Maintenance Chart . 31 Parts and Controls . 32 Specifications . 34 Special Accessories . 35 Maintenance and Repairs 35 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 36 Quality Certification 38 STIHl 1 KW 85 english / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in the this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. 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. Warning where there is a risk of damaging the power tool or individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the power tool, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the power tool. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to several models with different features. Components that are not installed in all models and related applications are marked thus *. Such components are available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: : Step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. 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. Description of step or procedure that refers directly to the illustration and contains item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2). 2 KW 85 english / USA Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Warning! Because a PowerSweep is a power 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 owner’s manual and the safety instructions periodically. Careless or improper use of any PowerSweep may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your PowerSweep. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! Do not lend or rent your PowerSweep without the owner’s manual.