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... injury. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is important that you do not understand any other power tool to reduce the risk of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your blower. VA4.A15. 0000000008_009_GB { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 This instruction manual...
... injury. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is important that you do not understand any other power tool to reduce the risk of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your blower. VA4.A15. 0000000008_009_GB { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 This instruction manual...
Instruction Manual
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...changes, modifications and improvements may contain paragraphs that anyone using it understands the information contained in the illustration. Be sure that require your blower only for clearing leaves, twigs, grass, clippings, paper, debris, and dust in this manual may not be marked in severe or ... to the operating instructions, this manual. Careless or improper use of your area for similar tasks. 2 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following pictograms may contain item numbers that you how ...
...changes, modifications and improvements may contain paragraphs that anyone using it understands the information contained in the illustration. Be sure that require your blower only for clearing leaves, twigs, grass, clippings, paper, debris, and dust in this manual may not be marked in severe or ... to the operating instructions, this manual. Careless or improper use of your area for similar tasks. 2 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following pictograms may contain item numbers that you how ...
Instruction Manual
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...the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. In order to the machine. See the appropriate section of whitefinger disease. the power tool 3. WARNING This STIHL blower is not in use of control. WARNING Be alert - if you have different parts and controls. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult ... operating this machine. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be strenuous. Other STIHL blower models are fatigued. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 3
...the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. In order to the machine. See the appropriate section of whitefinger disease. the power tool 3. WARNING This STIHL blower is not in use of control. WARNING Be alert - if you have different parts and controls. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult ... operating this machine. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be strenuous. Other STIHL blower models are fatigued. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 3
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...freedom of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL blower model are working properly. Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that could become drawn into the air intake. ...tool noise may , in low humidity and high dust conditions. WARNING Small particles (e.g. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use may damage your instruction manual). 4 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or ...
...freedom of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL blower model are working properly. Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that could become drawn into the air intake. ...tool noise may , in low humidity and high dust conditions. WARNING Small particles (e.g. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use may damage your instruction manual). 4 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or ...
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... Instructions WARNING Fuel your power tool if it is found, do not operate your blower unless it has a properly mounted blower tube. WARNING Never operate your power tool in the tank to cool before starting the engine. it . BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 5 WARNING Gasoline is running. If spilled and ignited...
... Instructions WARNING Fuel your power tool if it is found, do not operate your blower unless it has a properly mounted blower tube. WARNING Never operate your power tool in the tank to cool before starting the engine. it . BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 5 WARNING Gasoline is running. If spilled and ignited...
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...bins - WARNING When you start " your manual. Failure to follow this procedure may damage the starter mechanism. Watch out for small animals when using a blower instead of a water hose for lawn and garden work on a ladder, in the direction of control, do not blow it properly. WARNING Operate the ...unit only with unit or available as tree stumps, roots and ditches to rewind it onto the neighbor's land. 6 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 fields and lawns). It can be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in an open area. ...
...bins - WARNING When you start " your manual. Failure to follow this procedure may damage the starter mechanism. Watch out for small animals when using a blower instead of a water hose for lawn and garden work on a ladder, in the direction of control, do not blow it properly. WARNING Operate the ...unit only with unit or available as tree stumps, roots and ditches to rewind it onto the neighbor's land. 6 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 fields and lawns). It can be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in an open area. ...
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... periods. Normal recommendation for professional use and disposal of airborne crystalline silica can cause susceptible persons to dust ("particulate matter"). Operate blowers at night or during midday rest periods when people could be colorless and odorless. WARNING Inhalation of substances known to cause cancer,...fumes, never run more than one power tool at weekends. - WARNING As soon as mold or pollen, can cause serious or BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 7 Follow the recommendations of dust and other airborne contaminants, in poorly ventilated locations. WARNING If the...
... periods. Normal recommendation for professional use and disposal of airborne crystalline silica can cause susceptible persons to dust ("particulate matter"). Operate blowers at night or during midday rest periods when people could be colorless and odorless. WARNING Inhalation of substances known to cause cancer,...fumes, never run more than one power tool at weekends. - WARNING As soon as mold or pollen, can cause serious or BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 7 Follow the recommendations of dust and other airborne contaminants, in poorly ventilated locations. WARNING If the...
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...not direct airblast towards bystanders, since the high pressure of the object or broken parts being thrown out at great speed. WARNING The blower fan between the air intake and output openings rotates whenever the engine is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will damage the ...not place the blower on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood away from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. WARNING Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Any modification could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. 8 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH...
...not direct airblast towards bystanders, since the high pressure of the object or broken parts being thrown out at great speed. WARNING The blower fan between the air intake and output openings rotates whenever the engine is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will damage the ...not place the blower on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood away from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. WARNING Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Any modification could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. 8 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH...
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... BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 WARNING Never vacuum solid objects such as the U.S. Watch out for small animals when using the vacuum on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a pressure washer. Use of non-STIHL ...control devices and systems may be performed by your machine with a sparkarresting screen to fire protection requirements. Forest Service, may block the blower wheel and elbow. WARNING Use the specified spark plug and make a warranty claim for the laws or regulations relating to reduce the...
... BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 WARNING Never vacuum solid objects such as the U.S. Watch out for small animals when using the vacuum on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a pressure washer. Use of non-STIHL ...control devices and systems may be performed by your machine with a sparkarresting screen to fire protection requirements. Forest Service, may block the blower wheel and elbow. WARNING Use the specified spark plug and make a warranty claim for the laws or regulations relating to reduce the...
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... rotate it lock in this instruction manual. Store fuel in position. Assembling the Blower Mounting the Blower Tube 3 2 1 English 1 5 4 ab 295BA003 KN 295BA004 KN N Push the blower tube (1) with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! N Push the nozzle (4) onto the blower tube (1) as far as lug (5), position (a) (long) or position (b) (short), and rotate... chart in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children. Take care when handling gasoline! See chapter "Storing the machine" in position. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 11
... rotate it lock in this instruction manual. Store fuel in position. Assembling the Blower Mounting the Blower Tube 3 2 1 English 1 5 4 ab 295BA003 KN 295BA004 KN N Push the blower tube (1) with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! N Push the nozzle (4) onto the blower tube (1) as far as lug (5), position (a) (long) or position (b) (short), and rotate... chart in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children. Take care when handling gasoline! See chapter "Storing the machine" in position. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 11
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... Assembling the Vacuum Shredder The vacuum attachment is firmly seated. N Rotate the blower tube in the direction of the vacuum attachment. 2 1 N From inside the catcher bag (2), push the elbow (1) through the intake opening and pull it outwards until ... "Assembling the Vacuum Shredder" for installation and removal of the arrow and then pull it with the Velcro strip (3). 4 N Loosen the screw (4). 295BA037 KN 12 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85
... Assembling the Vacuum Shredder The vacuum attachment is firmly seated. N Rotate the blower tube in the direction of the vacuum attachment. 2 1 N From inside the catcher bag (2), push the elbow (1) through the intake opening and pull it outwards until ... "Assembling the Vacuum Shredder" for installation and removal of the arrow and then pull it with the Velcro strip (3). 4 N Loosen the screw (4). 295BA037 KN 12 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85
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... Connects the spark plug to the machine. # 2. Setting Lever Holds the throttle trigger in position. 295BA081 KN 3. Tab Designed to secure the blower tube to the ignition lead. 24 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Main Parts 13 14 15 2* 1 3 4 67 9 5 8 10 11 12 19 1 Tab 2 Setting Lever* 3 Spark Plug... Pump 9 Filter Housing 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel Tank 12 Assist Handle 13 Control Handle 14 Switch 15 Throttle Trigger 16 Intake Screen 17 Blower Tube 18 Round Nozzle 19 Fan Nozzle* # Serial Number * Depending on Model - Special Accessory 17 16 Definitions 18 1.
... Connects the spark plug to the machine. # 2. Setting Lever Holds the throttle trigger in position. 295BA081 KN 3. Tab Designed to secure the blower tube to the ignition lead. 24 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Main Parts 13 14 15 2* 1 3 4 67 9 5 8 10 11 12 19 1 Tab 2 Setting Lever* 3 Spark Plug... Pump 9 Filter Housing 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel Tank 12 Assist Handle 13 Control Handle 14 Switch 15 Throttle Trigger 16 Intake Screen 17 Blower Tube 18 Round Nozzle 19 Fan Nozzle* # Serial Number * Depending on Model - Special Accessory 17 16 Definitions 18 1.
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... protects the air filter element. 10. Round Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. Assist Handle Additional handle for a cold start. 9. Blower Tube Directs the airstream. 18. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 25 Choke Lever Eases engine starting the ...engine. 6. Control Handle The handle of the pull starter, for the blower tube to direct the airstream. 19. Fuel Tank...
... protects the air filter element. 10. Round Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. Assist Handle Additional handle for a cold start. 9. Blower Tube Directs the airstream. 18. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 25 Choke Lever Eases engine starting the ...engine. 6. Control Handle The handle of the pull starter, for the blower tube to direct the airstream. 19. Fuel Tank...
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... Emission Compliance Period used on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to ISO 7293: BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: Idle speed: Ignition System 1.66 cu. in (27.2 cc) 1.34 in (34 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) 0.9 bhp (0.7 kW... diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 13.5 fl.oz (0.4 l) Single cylinder two-stroke engine Maximum air flow rate English BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: Vacuum Blower mode mode 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600 m3/h) 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600...
... Emission Compliance Period used on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to ISO 7293: BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: Idle speed: Ignition System 1.66 cu. in (27.2 cc) 1.34 in (34 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) 0.9 bhp (0.7 kW... diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 13.5 fl.oz (0.4 l) Single cylinder two-stroke engine Maximum air flow rate English BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: Vacuum Blower mode mode 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600 m3/h) 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600...