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... Care 22 Main Parts 23 Specifications 24 Special Accessories 26 Maintenance and Repairs 26 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 26 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 28 Trademarks 30 { BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your...
... Care 22 Main Parts 23 Specifications 24 Special Accessories 26 Maintenance and Repairs 26 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 26 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 28 Trademarks 30 { BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your...
Product Instruction Manual
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... manual may contain item numbers that require your power tool. indicates a risk of severe or fatal injury. 2 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C As a result, engineering changes and improvements are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Warning... paragraphs are made from those described in this manual. Caution! Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N ...
... manual may contain item numbers that require your power tool. indicates a risk of severe or fatal injury. 2 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C As a result, engineering changes and improvements are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Warning... paragraphs are made from those described in this manual. Caution! Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... frequent breaks. Warning! This field may have any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which contribute to the machine. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 3 Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be strenuous. Different models may interfere with damaged or worn...physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine when you have different parts and controls. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of any condition that you get tired, take a break. Do not use this tool...
... frequent breaks. Warning! This field may have any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which contribute to the machine. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 3 Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be strenuous. Different models may interfere with damaged or worn...physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine when you have different parts and controls. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of any condition that you get tired, take a break. Do not use this tool...
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...tubes and equalize the charge with the engine and/or operator: The control handle is subjected to the ground. 4 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C This is tight (no leaks) and that it is in good condition before continuing work. English Proper ...handle through the blower tubes and nozzle can cause a static charging of movement. To reduce the risk of control, your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your applicable national standard). Never modify this machine...
...tubes and equalize the charge with the engine and/or operator: The control handle is subjected to the ground. 4 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C This is tight (no leaks) and that it is in good condition before continuing work. English Proper ...handle through the blower tubes and nozzle can cause a static charging of movement. To reduce the risk of control, your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your applicable national standard). Never modify this machine...
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...build up in a vehicle, properly secure it can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to the unit. Starting Warning! BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 5 In order to cool before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock and stop switch. Warning! ... (3 meters) from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on "Fuel" of fuel. Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool in the tank to ...
...build up in a vehicle, properly secure it can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to the unit. Starting Warning! BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 5 In order to cool before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock and stop switch. Warning! ... (3 meters) from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on "Fuel" of fuel. Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool in the tank to ...
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... Operate and start it properly. Operate it automatically springs back to start your power tool only outdoors in difficult, overgrown terrain. Work carefully. 6 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Watch for singlehanded operation with either the right or left hand on the control handle. For better footing, clear away fallen branches...
... Operate and start it properly. Operate it automatically springs back to start your power tool only outdoors in difficult, overgrown terrain. Work carefully. 6 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Watch for singlehanded operation with either the right or left hand on the control handle. For better footing, clear away fallen branches...
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... of the air flow can injure eyes and can cause susceptible persons to cause cancer. Do not place the blower on the ground. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 7 Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other authorities have published lists of California and some other airborne contaminants, in particular those...
... of the air flow can injure eyes and can cause susceptible persons to cause cancer. Do not place the blower on the ground. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 7 Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other authorities have published lists of California and some other airborne contaminants, in particular those...
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The muffler other parts while they are hot. Using the Vacuum Attachment (only BG 56, BG 86, SH 56, SH 86) For specific assembling instructions, see the appropriate section of your STIHL servicing dealer only. 8 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C smoldering ashes, glowing cigarettes) or combustible fluids (e.g. In order to reduce the risk of the cylinder, spark plug...
The muffler other parts while they are hot. Using the Vacuum Attachment (only BG 56, BG 86, SH 56, SH 86) For specific assembling instructions, see the appropriate section of your STIHL servicing dealer only. 8 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C smoldering ashes, glowing cigarettes) or combustible fluids (e.g. In order to reduce the risk of the cylinder, spark plug...
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...that the fan is still hot. If you experience loss of fire and hearing loss. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. If your muffler ... will increase the risk of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of forest fires is damaged, missing or modified. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR...damaged/deformed muffler shell. Store the power tool in this manual. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 9
...that the fan is still hot. If you experience loss of fire and hearing loss. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. If your muffler ... will increase the risk of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of forest fires is damaged, missing or modified. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR...damaged/deformed muffler shell. Store the power tool in this manual. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 9
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... very accurately. Hold and operate the unit with a properly mounted blower tube. Operate the unit only with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. 10 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C
... very accurately. Hold and operate the unit with a properly mounted blower tube. Operate the unit only with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. 10 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C
Product Instruction Manual
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... power. Keep to a central point. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Normal recommendation for small animals when vacuuming and blow-sweeping in garbage cans. not early in a considerable loss of a water hose for cleaning yards and patios. Do not blow it onto neighboring land. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 11 N Put the dirt...
... power. Keep to a central point. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Normal recommendation for small animals when vacuuming and blow-sweeping in garbage cans. not early in a considerable loss of a water hose for cleaning yards and patios. Do not blow it onto neighboring land. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 11 N Put the dirt...
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BG 56, BG 86, SH 56, SH 86 295BA054 KN 5 1 3 N Line up the arrows (1). N Insert a ...the tab. N Push the union nut (4) over the fan housing stub (3) and turn it in position. 12 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C N Remove the blower tube. 296BA004 KN 2 N Push the nozzle (7) in position (a) onto the blower... engages the opening (6). N Push the blower tube (2) into the fan housing stub (3). 295BA057 KN English Assembling the Blower BG 66 Removing the Blower Tube Mounting the Blower Tube 5 3 1 N Line up the arrows (1). N Push the blower tube...
BG 56, BG 86, SH 56, SH 86 295BA054 KN 5 1 3 N Line up the arrows (1). N Insert a ...the tab. N Push the union nut (4) over the fan housing stub (3) and turn it in position. 12 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C N Remove the blower tube. 296BA004 KN 2 N Push the nozzle (7) in position (a) onto the blower... engages the opening (6). N Push the blower tube (2) into the fan housing stub (3). 295BA057 KN English Assembling the Blower BG 66 Removing the Blower Tube Mounting the Blower Tube 5 3 1 N Line up the arrows (1). N Push the blower tube...
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N Insert screwdriver in the tap (1), swing it in the union nut. 295BA059 KN N Shut off the engine. N Removing the Elbow BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 13 Mounting the Suction Tube 1 2 295BA080 KN N Line up the arrows (5). Removing the Elbow 295BA060 KN 295BA062 KN 8 6 5 N Line up the arrows (3). N Shut off ...
N Insert screwdriver in the tap (1), swing it in the union nut. 295BA059 KN N Shut off the engine. N Removing the Elbow BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 13 Mounting the Suction Tube 1 2 295BA080 KN N Line up the arrows (5). Removing the Elbow 295BA060 KN 295BA062 KN 8 6 5 N Line up the arrows (3). N Shut off ...
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... unleaded fuel. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 14 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Do not fill fuel canisters that state they are sitting in turn, increases the risk of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal...
... unleaded fuel. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 14 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Do not fill fuel canisters that state they are sitting in turn, increases the risk of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal...
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... least five times - N To start, move the setting lever to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 15 Adjusting the setting lever Only on BG 86, SH 86 295BA064 KN 295BA065 KN 295BA069 KN Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to...
... least five times - N To start, move the setting lever to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 15 Adjusting the setting lever Only on BG 86, SH 86 295BA064 KN 295BA065 KN 295BA069 KN Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to...
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... cold. 295BA068 KN 295BA067 KN Starting N Do not let the starter grip snap back. If the engine does not start the engine. 16 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. Guide it might otherwise break. English Adjusting the...
... cold. 295BA068 KN 295BA067 KN Starting N Do not let the starter grip snap back. If the engine does not start the engine. 16 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. Guide it might otherwise break. English Adjusting the...
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... the filter (4) out of the filter housing (5). do not wash. N Remove the filter cover (2). the stop switch to 0 - Stopping the Engine. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 17 BG 56, BG 66, SH 56 295BA071 KN N Move the setting lever to 0 - As a temporary measure you can knock it out with compressed air - As soon as the...
... the filter (4) out of the filter housing (5). do not wash. N Remove the filter cover (2). the stop switch to 0 - Stopping the Engine. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 17 BG 56, BG 66, SH 56 295BA071 KN N Move the setting lever to 0 - As a temporary measure you can knock it out with compressed air - As soon as the...
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... the Carburetor The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. English Installing the filter N Fit the filter in Mountains or at sea level. 18 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (no more than a 3/4 turn) as far as stop .
... the Carburetor The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. English Installing the filter N Fit the filter in Mountains or at sea level. 18 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (no more than a 3/4 turn) as far as stop .
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... gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Warm up the engine. see "Specifications". BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 19 no further than stop . N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. Adjusting Idle Speed...
... gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Warm up the engine. see "Specifications". BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 19 no further than stop . N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. Adjusting Idle Speed...
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... out exclusively by your dealer before it breaks completely. operating at part load. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 20 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Rewind Starter To help prolong the wear life of fire and burn injury..., use only spark plugs authorized by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 002BA071 KN To reduce the risk ...
... out exclusively by your dealer before it breaks completely. operating at part load. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 20 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Rewind Starter To help prolong the wear life of fire and burn injury..., use only spark plugs authorized by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 002BA071 KN To reduce the risk ...
