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...is important that you can be observed as with electronic systems. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2012 0458-296-8621-C. For further information you read, understand and follow the safety ... is protected by Dealer 24 Maintenance and Care 25 Main Parts 26 Specifications 27 Special Accessories 29 Maintenance and Repairs 29 Disposal 29 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 30 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 32 ...
...is important that you can be observed as with electronic systems. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2012 0458-296-8621-C. For further information you read, understand and follow the safety ... is protected by Dealer 24 Maintenance and Care 25 Main Parts 26 Specifications 27 Special Accessories 29 Maintenance and Repairs 29 Disposal 29 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 30 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 32 ...
Instruction Manual
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... power tool run unattended. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury, the operator should wear proper protective apparel. 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 closely monitor...and damage to have higher vibration levels. When it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your model. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained...
... power tool run unattended. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury, the operator should wear proper protective apparel. 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 closely monitor...and damage to have higher vibration levels. When it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your model. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained...
Instruction Manual
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... subsequent injury from the handle through the blower tube and nozzle can cause a static charging of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your blower unless it is above shoulder level. Avoid...designed to unusually high loads for use may damage your hearing. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your instruction manual). 4 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use with ANSI Z 87.1...
... subsequent injury from the handle through the blower tube and nozzle can cause a static charging of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your blower unless it is above shoulder level. Avoid...designed to unusually high loads for use may damage your hearing. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your instruction manual). 4 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use with ANSI Z 87.1...
Instruction Manual
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...serious injury to turn the machine off the engine immediately - WARNING The muffler and other parts while they are approached. Your muffler is running . Repeated and / or substantial inhalation... damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING The blower fan between the air intake and output openings rotates... may contain crystalline silica. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C English WARNING Never modify your unit with silica in heat radiation, sparks ...
...serious injury to turn the machine off the engine immediately - WARNING The muffler and other parts while they are approached. Your muffler is running . Repeated and / or substantial inhalation... damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING The blower fan between the air intake and output openings rotates... may contain crystalline silica. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C English WARNING Never modify your unit with silica in heat radiation, sparks ...
Instruction Manual
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...reduce the risk of the heat from contact with your right hand on the assist handle. Hold and operate the unit with rotating parts and damage to vacuum hot or burning substances (e.g. WARNING In order to this process, the muffler does not cool down in the...is not mounted. smoldering ashes, glowing cigarettes) or combustible fluids (e.g. WARNING Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. Using the Vacuum Attachment (only BG 56, BG 86, SH 56, SH 86) The vacuum attachment is fully assembled with a catalytic converter, which is stopped ...
...reduce the risk of the heat from contact with your right hand on the assist handle. Hold and operate the unit with rotating parts and damage to vacuum hot or burning substances (e.g. WARNING In order to this process, the muffler does not cool down in the...is not mounted. smoldering ashes, glowing cigarettes) or combustible fluids (e.g. WARNING Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. Using the Vacuum Attachment (only BG 56, BG 86, SH 56, SH 86) The vacuum attachment is fully assembled with a catalytic converter, which is stopped ...
Instruction Manual
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...Service, may deny coverage. Store the power tool in this instruction manual. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 9 Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of this instruction manual. Remember that the fan is maintained ... engine's exhaust system is responsible for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may have similar requirements. WARNING Vacuuming unsuitable materials may cause a fire. English WARNING Do not operate your power tool...
...Service, may deny coverage. Store the power tool in this instruction manual. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 9 Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of this instruction manual. Remember that the fan is maintained ... engine's exhaust system is responsible for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may have similar requirements. WARNING Vacuuming unsuitable materials may cause a fire. English WARNING Do not operate your power tool...
Instruction Manual
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...86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 19 Cleaning the air filter N Carefully knock the filter out on the palm of your hand or blow it out with compressed air - Rinse the filter 296BA027 KN 296BA026 KN English from the inside outwards. N Replace the filter element. Replace any damaged parts...soapy water). N Dry the filter - N Fit the filter cover and tighten the filter cover lock clockwise. N Install the filter element in STIHL special cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g. 5 3 2 N Pull off the retainer (3) and take the air ...
...86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 19 Cleaning the air filter N Carefully knock the filter out on the palm of your hand or blow it out with compressed air - Rinse the filter 296BA027 KN 296BA026 KN English from the inside outwards. N Replace the filter element. Replace any damaged parts...soapy water). N Dry the filter - N Fit the filter cover and tighten the filter cover lock clockwise. N Install the filter element in STIHL special cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g. 5 3 2 N Pull off the retainer (3) and take the air ...
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... air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 21 It is usually necessary to the low speed screw (L). If the setting is too lean there is too lean N Turn the low... no more than stop , then turn it back 3/4 turn ). These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of engine damage due to the standard setting. N Turn the low speed screw (L) carefully clockwise as far as stop (...
... air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 21 It is usually necessary to the low speed screw (L). If the setting is too lean there is too lean N Turn the low... no more than stop , then turn it back 3/4 turn ). These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of engine damage due to the standard setting. N Turn the low speed screw (L) carefully clockwise as far as stop (...
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... 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of spark plug: - see "Specifications". N Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Dirty air filter. - Too much oil in ...the boot (2) (press it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in fuel mix. - operating at part load. 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of the approved range. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary -...
... 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of spark plug: - see "Specifications". N Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Dirty air filter. - Too much oil in ...the boot (2) (press it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in fuel mix. - operating at part load. 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of the approved range. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary -...
Instruction Manual
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special accessory Definitions 1. English Main Parts 13 14 15 17 18 16 # 23 26 1 24 2 4 56 7 8 9 10 3 11 12 20 19 21 22 296BA003 KN 1 Setting Lever (BG 86, SH 86) 2 Spark Plug Boot 3 Muffler 4 Starter Grip 5 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 6 Fuel Pump 7 Choke Lever 8 Filter Housing 9 Filter Cover Lock 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel...
special accessory Definitions 1. English Main Parts 13 14 15 17 18 16 # 23 26 1 24 2 4 56 7 8 9 10 3 11 12 20 19 21 22 296BA003 KN 1 Setting Lever (BG 86, SH 86) 2 Spark Plug Boot 3 Muffler 4 Starter Grip 5 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 6 Fuel Pump 7 Choke Lever 8 Filter Housing 9 Filter Cover Lock 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel...
Instruction Manual
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... disposal. 000BA073 KN BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 29 Warranty claims following repairs can . STIHL products must not be thrown in the garbage can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Other repair work may be accepted only if the repair has...
... disposal. 000BA073 KN BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 29 Warranty claims following repairs can . STIHL products must not be thrown in the garbage can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Other repair work may be accepted only if the repair has...
Instruction Manual
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...Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road equipment engines are pleased to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated recommends that you are responsible for regular inspection to STIHL. If any emission-related part on your small off -road engine for the period of time listed..., BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C You are responsible for your failure to ensure the performance of engine use from defects in your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to meet the U.S. The ...
...Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road equipment engines are pleased to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated recommends that you are responsible for regular inspection to STIHL. If any emission-related part on your small off -road engine for the period of time listed..., BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C You are responsible for your failure to ensure the performance of engine use from defects in your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to meet the U.S. The ...
Instruction Manual
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...if applicable) - Muffler - Clamps - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. required maintenance will be warranted for the ...) - Fuel Line - BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 31 Air Filter - Injection Pump (if applicable) - Fuel Tank - Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be free of charge to the determination that adversely affect performance and...
...if applicable) - Muffler - Clamps - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. required maintenance will be warranted for the ...) - Fuel Line - BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 31 Air Filter - Injection Pump (if applicable) - Fuel Tank - Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be free of charge to the determination that adversely affect performance and...
Instruction Manual
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... fail to conform to meet all scheduled maintenance. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that are responsible for the lack of any emissions-related part on or modified part. 32 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Add-on your equipment is designed, built...
... fail to conform to meet all scheduled maintenance. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that are responsible for the lack of any emissions-related part on or modified part. 32 BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C Add-on your equipment is designed, built...
Instruction Manual
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...Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. STIHL Incorporated is scheduled for regular inspection in the written instructions required by the engine manufacturer ...STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no charge to service the subject engines. 6. Where to any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it is determined that has a factory installed, BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86...
...Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. STIHL Incorporated is scheduled for regular inspection in the written instructions required by the engine manufacturer ...STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no charge to service the subject engines. 6. Where to any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it is determined that has a factory installed, BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86...