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... ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Original Instruction Manual Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Using the Unit 10 Working Technique 11 Assembling the Blower 12 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 13 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Starting / Stopping...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 { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Allow only persons who ...
... ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Original Instruction Manual Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Using the Unit 10 Working Technique 11 Assembling the Blower 12 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 13 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Starting / Stopping...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 { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Allow only persons who ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...is securely mounted on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Check for proper condition and operation before starting the engine. English Unit vibrations can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Never attempt to release slowly. To ...the engine and allow any spilled fuel before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout and stop switch. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 5 Gasoline vapor pressure may build up in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for ...
...is securely mounted on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Check for proper condition and operation before starting the engine. English Unit vibrations can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Never attempt to release slowly. To ...the engine and allow any spilled fuel before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout and stop switch. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 5 Gasoline vapor pressure may build up in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... slopes or uneven ground. Some of control, never work on firm ground or other persons in poorly ventilated locations. 6 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Starting Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. When you to keep them free of serious or fatal injury / illness from... Watch for you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other insecure support. For specific starting . Warning! To reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for hidden obstacles such as unburned ...
... slopes or uneven ground. Some of control, never work on firm ground or other persons in poorly ventilated locations. 6 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Starting Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. When you to keep them free of serious or fatal injury / illness from... Watch for you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other insecure support. For specific starting . Warning! To reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for hidden obstacles such as unburned ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... suction power. Be considerate of children, pets, open areas, yards and gardens. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. do not run more than one power tool at night or during midday...the unit only with your power tool at a rapid rate. In such a case you start blowing. Recommended working technique to minimize noise: N Operate your right hand on the assist...conditions are very dusty, dampen surfaces slightly before you should contact your chest. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 11 Using the Vacuum Shredder Your vacuum shredder is at weekends. ...
... suction power. Be considerate of children, pets, open areas, yards and gardens. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. do not run more than one power tool at night or during midday...the unit only with your power tool at a rapid rate. In such a case you start blowing. Recommended working technique to minimize noise: N Operate your right hand on the assist...conditions are very dusty, dampen surfaces slightly before you should contact your chest. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 11 Using the Vacuum Shredder Your vacuum shredder is at weekends. ...
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... Blower Tube 3 2 1 1 5 4 ab N Push the blower tube (1) with lug (2) into the fan housing stub (3) and rotate it lock in position. 295BA003 KN 295BA004 KN 12 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 N Check your blower before starting work wherever possible, e.g.
... Blower Tube 3 2 1 1 5 4 ab N Push the blower tube (1) with lug (2) into the fan housing stub (3) and rotate it lock in position. 295BA003 KN 295BA004 KN 12 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 N Check your blower before starting work wherever possible, e.g.
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... Engine N Observe safety precautions. Before storing your machine. The lockout button can be used to the run engine until carburetor is the starting throttle position. N Release the lockout button - this is dry. 3 2 N Move the stop switch (1) to lock the throttle trigger in the tank to ... or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as possible by hand. 16 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 295BA035 KN 295BA034 KN 295BA013 KN English Fueling Change the fuel pick up in the full throttle position during operation.
... Engine N Observe safety precautions. Before storing your machine. The lockout button can be used to the run engine until carburetor is the starting throttle position. N Release the lockout button - this is dry. 3 2 N Move the stop switch (1) to lock the throttle trigger in the tank to ... or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as possible by hand. 16 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 295BA035 KN 295BA034 KN 295BA013 KN English Fueling Change the fuel pick up in the full throttle position during operation.
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...lever (4) to e. even if the bulb is secure. If the engine is the starting throttle position. Also use this is warm N Set the choke lever (5) to midway position at least five times - BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 17 this setting if the engine has been running but is cold 5...Guide it slowly back into the housing so that it might otherwise break. it is already filled with your right hand. BG 85, SH 85 1 All models Setting the choke lever Starting English 295BA016 KN 295BA031 KN 4 2 N Move the stop switch (1) to select and hold any throttle position between idle...
...lever (4) to e. even if the bulb is secure. If the engine is the starting throttle position. Also use this is warm N Set the choke lever (5) to midway position at least five times - BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 17 this setting if the engine has been running but is cold 5...Guide it slowly back into the housing so that it might otherwise break. it is already filled with your right hand. BG 85, SH 85 1 All models Setting the choke lever Starting English 295BA016 KN 295BA031 KN 4 2 N Move the stop switch (1) to select and hold any throttle position between idle...
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...end position. N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 295BA018 KN 295BA019 KN 18 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 see "If the engine is already filled with the starter to I . N Now start N Move the stop switch to clear the combustion chamber. 6 N Press the fuel pump bulb... N Refit the spark plug - N Set the choke lever to g N Squeeze the tabs (1) together. N Start the engine. 2 1 N Move the choke lever to e - English As soon as the engine runs BG 55, 65, SH 55 N Blip the throttle trigger so that the lockout button pops out - N Remove the spark plug - N Swing...
...end position. N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 295BA018 KN 295BA019 KN 18 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 see "If the engine is already filled with the starter to I . N Now start N Move the stop switch to clear the combustion chamber. 6 N Press the fuel pump bulb... N Refit the spark plug - N Set the choke lever to g N Squeeze the tabs (1) together. N Start the engine. 2 1 N Move the choke lever to e - English As soon as the engine runs BG 55, 65, SH 55 N Blip the throttle trigger so that the lockout button pops out - N Remove the spark plug - N Swing...
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...approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are essential to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. ... - If engine is down on "Fuel". Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 21 The catayltic converter integrated in the muffler reduces the harmful emissions in fuel...of the approved range. Dirty air filter. - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent two-stroke engine oil - Too much engine oil in operation. N Unscrew the...
...approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are essential to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. ... - If engine is down on "Fuel". Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 21 The catayltic converter integrated in the muffler reduces the harmful emissions in fuel...of the approved range. Dirty air filter. - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent two-stroke engine oil - Too much engine oil in operation. N Unscrew the...
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...to snap back, guide it down firmly. 22 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 To help prolong the wear life of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. English Engine Running Behavior Rewind Starter... 1 2 Warning! Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the guide bushing. N Do not pull the rope over the edge of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it breaks completely. see chapter on "Starting...
...to snap back, guide it down firmly. 22 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 To help prolong the wear life of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. English Engine Running Behavior Rewind Starter... 1 2 Warning! Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the guide bushing. N Do not pull the rope over the edge of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it breaks completely. see chapter on "Starting...
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If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer. before starting work after finishing work or daily after 100 hours of operation Spark Arrestor in Muffler Check Replace1) Cooling inlets All... plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 24 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer. before starting work after finishing work or daily after 100 hours of operation Spark Arrestor in Muffler Check Replace1) Cooling inlets All... plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 24 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
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Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 6. Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 12. Round Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. 26 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Switch To switch the machine in position ON and OFF. 15. Muffler ...Reduces engine exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. 5. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for starting by enriching mixture. 8. Filter ...
Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 6. Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 12. Round Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. 26 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Switch To switch the machine in position ON and OFF. 15. Muffler ...Reduces engine exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. 5. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for starting by enriching mixture. 8. Filter ...
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...be provided without charge to the owner. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 31 Fuel Tank - Fuel Line Fittings - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Maintenance ...Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Air Filter - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Intake Manifold - Catalytic Converter (if ...
...be provided without charge to the owner. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 31 Fuel Tank - Fuel Line Fittings - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Maintenance ...Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Air Filter - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Intake Manifold - Catalytic Converter (if ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. As the small off -road equipment engine to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic...by the use of charge. If any non exempted add-on or modified part. 32 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 If you are not exempted by the initial purchaser. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to exceed 30 days. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road...
...cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. As the small off -road equipment engine to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic...by the use of charge. If any non exempted add-on or modified part. 32 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 If you are not exempted by the initial purchaser. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to exceed 30 days. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road...
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...approved or equivalent replacement part may be excluded from such warranty coverage if STIHL Incorporated demonstrates that the STIHL product has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that a ..., provided that part. Limitations The repair or replacement of the part. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 33 The warranty on emission-related parts and must be ... under warranty. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark...
...approved or equivalent replacement part may be excluded from such warranty coverage if STIHL Incorporated demonstrates that the STIHL product has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that a ..., provided that part. Limitations The repair or replacement of the part. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 33 The warranty on emission-related parts and must be ... under warranty. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark...