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... 28 Main Parts 30 Specifications 31 Special Accessories 32 Maintenance and Repairs 33 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 33 English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 KG...
... 28 Main Parts 30 Specifications 31 Special Accessories 32 Maintenance and Repairs 33 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 33 English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 KG...
Product Instruction Manual
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...vibration ("AV") system designed to the machine. Keep your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of white finger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - during a work , check with a pacemaker should ... pressure. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the power tool. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 Different models may produce white finger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Safe ...
...vibration ("AV") system designed to the machine. Keep your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of white finger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - during a work , check with a pacemaker should ... pressure. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the power tool. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 Different models may produce white finger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Safe ...
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... For more information see the "Working conditions" section of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Parts and Controls." Never modify this power tool in particular that the fuel system ...tubes made with the conduction of static electricity in good condition before continuing work. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of these Safety Precautions. If your...dry and dusty conditions. If this machine if it was not designed (e.g. Warning! STIHL offers an optional kit for which may damage your hearing. Continual and regular users should...
... For more information see the "Working conditions" section of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Parts and Controls." Never modify this power tool in particular that the fuel system ...tubes made with the conduction of static electricity in good condition before continuing work. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of these Safety Precautions. If your...dry and dusty conditions. If this machine if it was not designed (e.g. Warning! STIHL offers an optional kit for which may damage your hearing. Continual and regular users should...
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... stop switch. Warning! Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 m) from parts thrown by hand as securely as it may be prematurely rotated (in order for additional information. ...is particularly important to keep them free of fuel. In an emergency, you to suit your STIHL dealer for installation, turn ) - Try slipping out of the harness a number of cap correctly...tighten properly, it will twist the base of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 a loose boot may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is damaged, improperly adjusted or...
... stop switch. Warning! Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 m) from parts thrown by hand as securely as it may be prematurely rotated (in order for additional information. ...is particularly important to keep them free of fuel. In an emergency, you to suit your STIHL dealer for installation, turn ) - Try slipping out of the harness a number of cap correctly...tighten properly, it will twist the base of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 a loose boot may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is damaged, improperly adjusted or...
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... operate your unit with a catalytic converter, which is still hot. Some state or federal laws or regulations may be performed by a STIHL servicing dealer. Remember that the risk of others in case help is running power tool, never work with a damaged or improperly mounted ...catalytic converter, always set your muffler maintained by any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 Never insert any combustible substances. Do not place the blower on the ground. The muffler and other parts of the muffler. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a ...
... operate your unit with a catalytic converter, which is still hot. Some state or federal laws or regulations may be performed by a STIHL servicing dealer. Remember that the risk of others in case help is running power tool, never work with a damaged or improperly mounted ...catalytic converter, always set your muffler maintained by any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 Never insert any combustible substances. Do not place the blower on the ground. The muffler and other parts of the muffler. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...direct contact with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that is equipped with a pressure washer. In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 or ... manual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Never test the ignition system with the boot removed from the spark plug or with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! 10 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Your muffler is maintained...
...direct contact with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that is equipped with a pressure washer. In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 or ... manual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Never test the ignition system with the boot removed from the spark plug or with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! 10 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Your muffler is maintained...
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... the grip. 452BA118 KN 452BA117 KN N The lug on the cap and the fuel tank opening . N If the cap does not tighten properly, the cap parts may be misaligned with each other, or the cap may be removed from the tank opening must lie completely flush with a misaligned, damaged or broken.... N Fold down firmly, twist it will go and tighten it as securely as it clockwise as far as possible by hand. 002BA448 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 17 STIHL recommends use your machine with the top of the Safety Precautions for how to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank...
... the grip. 452BA118 KN 452BA117 KN N The lug on the cap and the fuel tank opening . N If the cap does not tighten properly, the cap parts may be misaligned with each other, or the cap may be removed from the tank opening must lie completely flush with a misaligned, damaged or broken.... N Fold down firmly, twist it will go and tighten it as securely as it clockwise as far as possible by hand. 002BA448 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 17 STIHL recommends use your machine with the top of the Safety Precautions for how to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank...
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... at sea level. A slight correction of the setting may result in trouble in Mountains or at idling speed, first check the spark plug. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 23 Erratic idling behavior, engine stops even though setting of the spark plug. no further than stop . These factors cause deposits to form... If engine is down on the insulator nose which may be necessary if engine power is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of LA screw has been corrected, poor acceleration Idle setting is too rich N Turn the low speed screw ...
... at sea level. A slight correction of the setting may result in trouble in Mountains or at idling speed, first check the spark plug. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 23 Erratic idling behavior, engine stops even though setting of the spark plug. no further than stop . These factors cause deposits to form... If engine is down on the insulator nose which may be necessary if engine power is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of LA screw has been corrected, poor acceleration Idle setting is too rich N Turn the low speed screw ...
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...fit 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 spark plug: - Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the ... and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down firmly). 24 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Dirty air filter. - 000BA039 KN 002BA363 KN ...
...fit 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 spark plug: - Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the ... and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down firmly). 24 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Dirty air filter. - 000BA039 KN 002BA363 KN ...
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...tension. wear face protection and work gloves. N Coat the rope rotor bearing bore with a few drops of non-resinous oil. 26 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 The starter grip must point counterclockwise as shown in the direction of the rope off the rotor. When the starter rope is overtensioned...on the pawls' peg - Replacing a broken rewind spring The bits of spring may still be possible to carefully remove the spring housing (1) and the parts of the rewind spring. turn of the arrow. N Pull out and straighten the twisted rope. N Use a screwdriver to rotate the rotor at ...
...tension. wear face protection and work gloves. N Coat the rope rotor bearing bore with a few drops of non-resinous oil. 26 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 The starter grip must point counterclockwise as shown in the direction of the rope off the rotor. When the starter rope is overtensioned...on the pawls' peg - Replacing a broken rewind spring The bits of spring may still be possible to carefully remove the spring housing (1) and the parts of the rewind spring. turn of the arrow. N Pull out and straighten the twisted rope. N Use a screwdriver to rotate the rotor at ...
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English Main Parts 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 9 10 8 11 12 13 # 14 17 16 18 15 19 20 1 Straight Nozzle 2 Blower Tube (BR 550 / 600) 3 Blower Tube (BR 500) 4 Blower Tube (BR 500 / 550 / 600) 5 Control Handle 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Setting Lever 8 Pleated Hose 9 Harness 10 Backplate 11 Intake Screen 12 Air Filter Cover 13 Fuel Filler Cap 14 Spark Plug Boot 15 Muffler (with Spark Arresting Screen) 16 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 17 Choke Knob 18 Fuel Pump 19 Starter Grip 20 Fuel Tank # Serial Number 452BA099 KN 30 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
English Main Parts 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 9 10 8 11 12 13 # 14 17 16 18 15 19 20 1 Straight Nozzle 2 Blower Tube (BR 550 / 600) 3 Blower Tube (BR 500) 4 Blower Tube (BR 500 / 550 / 600) 5 Control Handle 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Setting Lever 8 Pleated Hose 9 Harness 10 Backplate 11 Intake Screen 12 Air Filter Cover 13 Fuel Filler Cap 14 Spark Plug Boot 15 Muffler (with Spark Arresting Screen) 16 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 17 Choke Knob 18 Fuel Pump 19 Starter Grip 20 Fuel Tank # Serial Number 452BA099 KN 30 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
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... engines must be repaired or replaced by the STIHL parts symbol K. As the small off -road equipment engine at the time of sale to conform with U.S. The equipment engine must warrant the emission control system on small parts. Your emission control system includes parts such as a BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 33 Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the...
... engines must be repaired or replaced by the STIHL parts symbol K. As the small off -road equipment engine at the time of sale to conform with U.S. The equipment engine must warrant the emission control system on small parts. Your emission control system includes parts such as a BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 33 Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the...
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... shall not be performed at the time of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at 1-800-4678445 or you have signed and sent back the warranty ...card to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that a warranted part is free from this manual are based on the date the utility equipment engine is defective, the part...
... shall not be performed at the time of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at 1-800-4678445 or you have signed and sent back the warranty ...card to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that a warranted part is free from this manual are based on the date the utility equipment engine is defective, the part...
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... neglect or improper maintenance of your 2007 and later small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to STIHL Incorporated specifications that STIHL Incorporated may include parts such as the problem exists. In California, new equipment that you warranty coverage if your failure...first scheduled replacement point. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 Your emissions control system may deny you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of parts and other services and adjustments...
... neglect or improper maintenance of your 2007 and later small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to STIHL Incorporated specifications that STIHL Incorporated may include parts such as the problem exists. In California, new equipment that you warranty coverage if your failure...first scheduled replacement point. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 Your emissions control system may deny you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of parts and other services and adjustments...
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... engine is not scheduled for replacement as necessary" will be warranted for BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be grounds for the warranty period defined in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see above . Any warranted part that part. A statement in such written instructions to Subsection (4) below ) must be warranted...
... engine is not scheduled for replacement as necessary" will be warranted for BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be grounds for the warranty period defined in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see above . Any warranted part that part. A statement in such written instructions to Subsection (4) below ) must be warranted...
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...® EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® WOOD BOSS® YARD BOSS® BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Some of the electronic product registration. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment...
...® EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® WOOD BOSS® YARD BOSS® BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Some of the electronic product registration. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment...
Parts List
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... 20 4282 791 5902 2 21 ✻ 4282 791 5900 2 22 4282 706 3230 1 23 9074 477 4132 4 24 0463 901 0148 1 Benennung Part Name Désignation Gebläsegehäuse innen (1,2) Fan housing, inside (1,2) ) 3, 4 ) 3, 4 Gebläsegehäuse innen (3) ...êt Dämmeinlage (1) Schraube IS-P5x18 Hinweisschild STIHL-4-MIX Soundproofing liner (1) Pan head self-tapping screw IS-P5x18 Instruction label STIHL-4-MIX Elément insonorisant (1) Vis cylindrique IS-P5x18 Plaque indicatrice STIHL-4-MIX (1) BR 500, (2) BR 550, (3) BR 600 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 17 Teile-Nr.
... 20 4282 791 5902 2 21 ✻ 4282 791 5900 2 22 4282 706 3230 1 23 9074 477 4132 4 24 0463 901 0148 1 Benennung Part Name Désignation Gebläsegehäuse innen (1,2) Fan housing, inside (1,2) ) 3, 4 ) 3, 4 Gebläsegehäuse innen (3) ...êt Dämmeinlage (1) Schraube IS-P5x18 Hinweisschild STIHL-4-MIX Soundproofing liner (1) Pan head self-tapping screw IS-P5x18 Instruction label STIHL-4-MIX Elément insonorisant (1) Vis cylindrique IS-P5x18 Plaque indicatrice STIHL-4-MIX (1) BR 500, (2) BR 550, (3) BR 600 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 17 Teile-Nr.
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... 1 19 0000 951 1105 6 20 0000 967 3500 1 21 4282 967 3500 1 22 4282 967 3501 1 23 4282 967 3502 1 24 4282 710 9100 1 Benennung Part Name Kraftstofftank ) 2 - 10 Verbindungsstück ) 3 RDR A 20x2-FPM70 Schlauch 3,1x5,7x87 mm (D) Schlauch 3,1x5,7 mm x 1 m (B) Schlauch 3,1x5,7 mm x 10 m (B) Saugkopf Tanklüftung ) 7...dorsal ) 19 Harnais droit ) 19 Harnais gauche ) 19 Vis cylindrique IS-P5x14 Plaque indicatrice USA Plaque indicatrice USA (1) Plaque indicatrice USA (2) Plaque indicatrice USA (3) Ceinture (B) (1) BR 500, (2) BR 550, (3) BR 600 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 19 Nr. Teile-Nr.
... 1 19 0000 951 1105 6 20 0000 967 3500 1 21 4282 967 3500 1 22 4282 967 3501 1 23 4282 967 3502 1 24 4282 710 9100 1 Benennung Part Name Kraftstofftank ) 2 - 10 Verbindungsstück ) 3 RDR A 20x2-FPM70 Schlauch 3,1x5,7x87 mm (D) Schlauch 3,1x5,7 mm x 1 m (B) Schlauch 3,1x5,7 mm x 10 m (B) Saugkopf Tanklüftung ) 7...dorsal ) 19 Harnais droit ) 19 Harnais gauche ) 19 Vis cylindrique IS-P5x14 Plaque indicatrice USA Plaque indicatrice USA (1) Plaque indicatrice USA (2) Plaque indicatrice USA (3) Ceinture (B) (1) BR 500, (2) BR 550, (3) BR 600 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 19 Nr. Teile-Nr.
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... 708 6300 16 4282 708 6320 17 4282 701 9300 1 Dämmeinlage (1) 1 Düse (1,2) 1 Düse (1,2) 1 Klettband Part Name Désignation Elbow ) 2 O-ring 86x4 Hose clip Pan head self-tapping screw IS-P6x21.5 Pleated hose Hose clip Slip ring Blower...(2,3) Buse (3) Buse (3) Silencieux de tube de soufflage (1) Elément insonorisant (1) Buse (1,2) Buse (1,2) Bande auto-agrippante (1) BR 500, (2) BR 550, (3) BR 600 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 21 Nr. St.- Teile-Nr. Illustration J Faltenschlauch, Blasrohr Pleated hose, Blower tube Tube à soufflet, Tube de soufflage Bild-
... 708 6300 16 4282 708 6320 17 4282 701 9300 1 Dämmeinlage (1) 1 Düse (1,2) 1 Düse (1,2) 1 Klettband Part Name Désignation Elbow ) 2 O-ring 86x4 Hose clip Pan head self-tapping screw IS-P6x21.5 Pleated hose Hose clip Slip ring Blower...(2,3) Buse (3) Buse (3) Silencieux de tube de soufflage (1) Elément insonorisant (1) Buse (1,2) Buse (1,2) Bande auto-agrippante (1) BR 500, (2) BR 550, (3) BR 600 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 21 Nr. St.- Teile-Nr. Illustration J Faltenschlauch, Blasrohr Pleated hose, Blower tube Tube à soufflet, Tube de soufflage Bild-
Technical Guide
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... 4.1 Service accessories Part name Grease (225 g tube) Part number 0781 120 1111 Use Oil seals, oil pump drive, sprocket bearings, chain tensioner Bearing and sliding surfaces for throttle trigger, brake lever and trigger interlock STIHL special lubricant 0781 ...Part name Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Hip belt Part number 4282 708 6300 4282 708 6310 4282 708 6320 4282 708 6330 4282 710 9100 Use Straight nozzle for BR 500, BR 550 Straight nozzle for BR 600 Bent nozzle for BR 500, BR 550 Bent nozzle for adjusting valve clearance 4282 007 1001 Set of parts for BR 600 BR 500, BR 550, BR...
... 4.1 Service accessories Part name Grease (225 g tube) Part number 0781 120 1111 Use Oil seals, oil pump drive, sprocket bearings, chain tensioner Bearing and sliding surfaces for throttle trigger, brake lever and trigger interlock STIHL special lubricant 0781 ...Part name Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Hip belt Part number 4282 708 6300 4282 708 6310 4282 708 6320 4282 708 6330 4282 710 9100 Use Straight nozzle for BR 500, BR 550 Straight nozzle for BR 600 Bent nozzle for BR 500, BR 550 Bent nozzle for adjusting valve clearance 4282 007 1001 Set of parts for BR 600 BR 500, BR 550, BR...