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... Working Techniques" before using your blower. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Assembling the Blower 11 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 12 Fuel 14 Fueling 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 17 Engine Management 18 Adjusting the Carburetor 18 Catalytic Converter 20 Spark Plug 20 Engine Running Behavior 21 Rewind...
... Working Techniques" before using your blower. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Assembling the Blower 11 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 12 Fuel 14 Fueling 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 17 Engine Management 18 Adjusting the Carburetor 18 Catalytic Converter 20 Spark Plug 20 Engine Running Behavior 21 Rewind...
Instruction Manual
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... your power tool without the instruction manual. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is important that anyone using it understands the information contained in severe or fatal injury. N Lever (2) ... Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Fuel tank for similar tasks. 2 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 If the operating characteristics or the appearance of a step or procedure that refers directly to time. WARNING...
... your power tool without the instruction manual. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is important that anyone using it understands the information contained in severe or fatal injury. N Lever (2) ... Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Fuel tank for similar tasks. 2 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 If the operating characteristics or the appearance of a step or procedure that refers directly to time. WARNING...
Instruction Manual
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during a work , check with any of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with some pacemakers. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. the power tool 3. If you will tend to the operator's hands. Other STIHL blower models are not known, but do not guarantee that affect blood vessels and...
during a work , check with any of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with some pacemakers. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. the power tool 3. If you will tend to the operator's hands. Other STIHL blower models are not known, but do not guarantee that affect blood vessels and...
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... safety devices are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. dust) blown through the throttle cable to the engine and from loss of control, your power tool in good condition before continuing work. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your instruction manual). 4 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Do not continue operating this tool is in a vehicle, properly...
... safety devices are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. dust) blown through the throttle cable to the engine and from loss of control, your power tool in good condition before continuing work. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your instruction manual). 4 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Do not continue operating this tool is in a vehicle, properly...
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... operate your power tool if it to get fuel on your power tool carefully so as possible. If this happens, change your power tool for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout and stop switch. The throttle trigger must move at all times; WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Have the machine repaired...
... operate your power tool if it to get fuel on your power tool carefully so as possible. If this happens, change your power tool for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout and stop switch. The throttle trigger must move at all times; WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Have the machine repaired...
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..., scrub and cuttings. Place the power tool on the control handle. If conditions are very dusty, dampen surfaces slightly before you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your manual. It can be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in rubbish bins - Take special care in yards and gardens. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is...
..., scrub and cuttings. Place the power tool on the control handle. If conditions are very dusty, dampen surfaces slightly before you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your manual. It can be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in rubbish bins - Take special care in yards and gardens. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is...
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... by the power tool away from inhaling toxic fumes, never run more than one power tool at weekends. - Repeated and / or substantial inhalation of the gases (e.g. Check your employer or a local OSHA representative. Operate and start your power tool at the lowest engine speed necessary to have published lists of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a smaller particle size, may be...
... by the power tool away from inhaling toxic fumes, never run more than one power tool at weekends. - Repeated and / or substantial inhalation of the gases (e.g. Check your employer or a local OSHA representative. Operate and start your power tool at the lowest engine speed necessary to have published lists of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a smaller particle size, may be...
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..., do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are approached. WARNING The muffler and other authorities have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. If your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Have your gas/oil mix ratio is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will damage the fan wheel and may cause serious injury to the operator or bystanders as a result...
..., do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are approached. WARNING The muffler and other authorities have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. If your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Have your gas/oil mix ratio is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will damage the fan wheel and may cause serious injury to the operator or bystanders as a result...
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... your chest - Hold and operate the unit with rotating parts and damage to the engine, the intake screen must always be closed and the locking tab engaged when the suction tube is designed to vacuum hot or burning substances (e.g. not across your instruction manual. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 9 English WARNING Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic...
... your chest - Hold and operate the unit with rotating parts and damage to the engine, the intake screen must always be closed and the locking tab engaged when the suction tube is designed to vacuum hot or burning substances (e.g. not across your instruction manual. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 9 English WARNING Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic...
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... vacuum on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a sparkarresting screen to fire protection requirements. The owner/operator of the emission control devices and systems may create arcing that the fan is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on open ground, in...
... vacuum on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a sparkarresting screen to fire protection requirements. The owner/operator of the emission control devices and systems may create arcing that the fan is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on open ground, in...
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... the engine change if you switch from loss of 50:1. Your engine requires a mixture of storage. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. Avoid direct contact with various ethanol contents. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use only in STIHL engines. Store in gasoline affects engine running cutting tool, do not fill fuel containers that are designed for use only high-quality...
... the engine change if you switch from loss of 50:1. Your engine requires a mixture of storage. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. Avoid direct contact with various ethanol contents. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use only in STIHL engines. Store in gasoline affects engine running cutting tool, do not fill fuel containers that are designed for use only high-quality...
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... 85, SH 55, SH 85 17 Guide it away. see "Spark Plug". 6 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at least five times - see "If the engine is cold. N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. N Now start N Move the stop switch to I ). N Start the engine. N Swing the filter cover (2) open and take it slowly back into the housing so that the lockout button pops out - N Move the choke lever to end position. N Do...
... 85, SH 55, SH 85 17 Guide it away. see "Spark Plug". 6 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at least five times - see "If the engine is cold. N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. N Now start N Move the stop switch to I ). N Start the engine. N Swing the filter cover (2) open and take it slowly back into the housing so that the lockout button pops out - N Move the choke lever to end position. N Do...
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... measure you can knock it snaps into position. N Fit the filter (3) in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. 18 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. N Install a new filter. English Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of the filter housing (4). General Information The carburetor comes from the factory with compressed...
... measure you can knock it snaps into position. N Fit the filter (3) in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. 18 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. N Install a new filter. English Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of the filter housing (4). General Information The carburetor comes from the factory with compressed...
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... service life. Removing the Spark Plug 1 A N Clean dirty spark plug. unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of gasoline and twostroke engine oil are badly eroded. N Unscrew the spark plug. 20 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Pull off the spark plug boot (1). Rectify problems that have caused fouling of the approved range. too much engine oil in the exhaust gas. dirty air filter...
... service life. Removing the Spark Plug 1 A N Clean dirty spark plug. unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of gasoline and twostroke engine oil are badly eroded. N Unscrew the spark plug. 20 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Pull off the spark plug boot (1). Rectify problems that have caused fouling of the approved range. too much engine oil in the exhaust gas. dirty air filter...
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..., use only spark plugs authorized by your dealer before it back into the housing slowly - BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 21 Installing the spark plug 000BA071 KN If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer...
..., use only spark plugs authorized by your dealer before it back into the housing slowly - BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 21 Installing the spark plug 000BA071 KN If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer...
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... screws) Retighten Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after 100 operating hours Spark arrestor in fuel tank Check Replace filter Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting Readjust idle x x Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required English x x x x X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 23 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 before starting...
... screws) Retighten Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after 100 operating hours Spark arrestor in fuel tank Check Replace filter Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting Readjust idle x x Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required English x x x x X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 23 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 before starting...
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...) Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Users of this manual. The symbol may appear alone on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN 28 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. STIHL products must not be performed only by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. Warranty claims following repairs can . STIHL recommends that other repair...
...) Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Users of this manual. The symbol may appear alone on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN 28 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. STIHL products must not be performed only by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. Warranty claims following repairs can . STIHL recommends that other repair...
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... replacement as a problem exists. If any emissionrelated part on your instruction manual. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for small non road engines. In the U.S. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be used in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL Incorporated may deny you retain all scheduled maintenance. STIHL...
... replacement as a problem exists. If any emissionrelated part on your instruction manual. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for small non road engines. In the U.S. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be used in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL Incorporated may deny you retain all scheduled maintenance. STIHL...
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... Pump (if applicable) - Fuel Line - Emission test may be performed at any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may require shorter maintenance intervals. Control Linkages - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Spark Plug - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to any of the following list specifically defines...
... Pump (if applicable) - Fuel Line - Emission test may be performed at any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may require shorter maintenance intervals. Control Linkages - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Spark Plug - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to any of the following list specifically defines...
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... the remaining warranty period. 2. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. That notwithstanding, any warranty maintenance or repairs on...
... the remaining warranty period. 2. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. That notwithstanding, any warranty maintenance or repairs on...
