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...or the appearance of its products. M8. BA_SE_171_005_01_02.fm Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions 3 Assembling the Blower 12 Fuel 13 Fueling 14 Information Before You Start .......... 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 15 Cleaning the Air Filter...27 Specifications 29 Special Accessories 30 Maintenance and Repairs 30 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 31 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 34 Trademarks 36 STIHl BR 380 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this ...
...or the appearance of its products. M8. BA_SE_171_005_01_02.fm Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions 3 Assembling the Blower 12 Fuel 13 Fueling 14 Information Before You Start .......... 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 15 Cleaning the Air Filter...27 Specifications 29 Special Accessories 30 Maintenance and Repairs 30 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 31 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 34 Trademarks 36 STIHl BR 380 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this ...
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...fully understand and observe the following safety precautions. !Warning! Observe all STIHL blowers. Most of the machine may have any blower may interfere with your blower. Different models may cause serious injury. the blower 3. To reduce the risk of all applicable local safety regulations, ...!Warning! THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be in loss of your machine, take a break. BR 380 3 This field may be strenuous. The use blowers on a regular or sustained basis. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be aggravated by ...
...fully understand and observe the following safety precautions. !Warning! Observe all STIHL blowers. Most of the machine may have any blower may interfere with your blower. Different models may cause serious injury. the blower 3. To reduce the risk of all applicable local safety regulations, ...!Warning! THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be in loss of your machine, take a break. BR 380 3 This field may be strenuous. The use blowers on a regular or sustained basis. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be aggravated by ...
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...you might be drawn into the air intake. Control dust, mist and fumes at issue, consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. 4 BR 380 Repeated and / or sub-stantial inhalation of California and some other minerals and rocks, including masonry and concrete products. In addi-tion, the ...-fitting jackets, flared or cuffed pants, scarfs, unconfined long hair or anything that you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the blower is a commercial substance, review the material safety data sheet for the material being blown or vacuumed is recommended. Use of this regard...
...you might be drawn into the air intake. Control dust, mist and fumes at issue, consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. 4 BR 380 Repeated and / or sub-stantial inhalation of California and some other minerals and rocks, including masonry and concrete products. In addi-tion, the ...-fitting jackets, flared or cuffed pants, scarfs, unconfined long hair or anything that you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the blower is a commercial substance, review the material safety data sheet for the material being blown or vacuumed is recommended. Use of this regard...
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... of the blower parts see the chapter on "Parts and Controls"! !Warning! Fuel This STIHL unit uses ... workers must . Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your back and ...STIHL for the STIHL blower, their hearing checked regulary. English / USA !Warning! Blower noise may damage your unit in any way. Never modify a blower... which comply with the specific STIHL blower models are authorized. Never operate a blower unless wearing goggles or properly ... 87.1 (or your hearing. THE USE OF THE BLOWER Transport Always turn off the engine before starting work ...
... of the blower parts see the chapter on "Parts and Controls"! !Warning! Fuel This STIHL unit uses ... workers must . Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your back and ...STIHL for the STIHL blower, their hearing checked regulary. English / USA !Warning! Blower noise may damage your unit in any way. Never modify a blower... which comply with the specific STIHL blower models are authorized. Never operate a blower unless wearing goggles or properly ... 87.1 (or your hearing. THE USE OF THE BLOWER Transport Always turn off the engine before starting work ...
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... leak is running. To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as possible. 6 BR 380 Fueling instructions Fuel your blower and check for leakage. !Warning! If spilled or ignited by loosening fuel cap slowly. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix...
... leak is running. To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as possible. 6 BR 380 Fueling instructions Fuel your blower and check for leakage. !Warning! If spilled or ignited by loosening fuel cap slowly. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix...
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Never operate your machine if it . Your blower is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. The assistance of eye or other solid surface in placing the unit on your STIHL dealer for damage (cracks, nicks, chipping). if boot is found, stop using the unit and contact... the area of injury to the assistant from thrown objects or from contact with fumes, the engine should be started and operated without assistance. BR 380 7 You should not stand in injury to rewind properly. Otherwise, the unit should be kept at least 50 feet (15m) away during ...
Never operate your machine if it . Your blower is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. The assistance of eye or other solid surface in placing the unit on your STIHL dealer for damage (cracks, nicks, chipping). if boot is found, stop using the unit and contact... the area of injury to the assistant from thrown objects or from contact with fumes, the engine should be started and operated without assistance. BR 380 7 You should not stand in injury to rewind properly. Otherwise, the unit should be kept at least 50 feet (15m) away during ...
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To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury. Some STIHL blower models are hot. !Warning! Due to this screen on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Your muffler is furnished with a catalytic converter, ...less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your backpack blower down before refueling your STIHL servicing dealer only. !Warning! To reduce the risk of the catalytic converter. The muffler could be observed. !Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. 8 BR 380 the trunk of fire and burn injuries, the following...
To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury. Some STIHL blower models are hot. !Warning! Due to this screen on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Your muffler is furnished with a catalytic converter, ...less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your backpack blower down before refueling your STIHL servicing dealer only. !Warning! To reduce the risk of the catalytic converter. The muffler could be observed. !Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. 8 BR 380 the trunk of fire and burn injuries, the following...
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...the carrying harness. It will damage the fan wheel and may slip out of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. Do not place the blower on your thumb and forefinger. Do not throw off the machine quickly. Pay attention to the direction of the object or broken parts ...output openings rotates whenever the engine is running . Operate the blower under control at all times. Always shut off the engine before using the machine in trenches or other confined areas. carbon monoxide) may be colorless and odorless. BR 380 9 When working in order to allow for vacuum attachment) ...
...the carrying harness. It will damage the fan wheel and may slip out of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. Do not place the blower on your thumb and forefinger. Do not throw off the machine quickly. Pay attention to the direction of the object or broken parts ...output openings rotates whenever the engine is running . Operate the blower under control at all times. Always shut off the engine before using the machine in trenches or other confined areas. carbon monoxide) may be colorless and odorless. BR 380 9 When working in order to allow for vacuum attachment) ...
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...time, when possible. : Operate power blowers at reasonable hours - Do not blow debris onto ... a blower can be properly used for professionals. Blow debris safely away. : After using power blowers instead... engines mean less noise; Conserve water by using blowers, CLEAN UP. The blower can be used , such as a backpack and...or freshly-washed cars. English / USA Using the Blower The blower is designed for clearing forest paths. Other applications are...dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces. : Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can be disturbed....
...time, when possible. : Operate power blowers at reasonable hours - Do not blow debris onto ... a blower can be properly used for professionals. Blow debris safely away. : After using power blowers instead... engines mean less noise; Conserve water by using blowers, CLEAN UP. The blower can be used , such as a backpack and...or freshly-washed cars. English / USA Using the Blower The blower is designed for clearing forest paths. Other applications are...dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces. : Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can be disturbed....
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... before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the blower. The blower must not be operated if the muffler is a fire hazard and may cause serious or fatal injury. Never touch a hot muffler or burn will result. !Warning! BR 380 11 However if you claim warranty for leaks at your... or repair work performed at regular intervals. Fit a new spark plug if the electrodes are always in your owner's manual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. In ...
... before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the blower. The blower must not be operated if the muffler is a fire hazard and may cause serious or fatal injury. Never touch a hot muffler or burn will result. !Warning! BR 380 11 However if you claim warranty for leaks at your... or repair work performed at regular intervals. Fit a new spark plug if the electrodes are always in your owner's manual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. In ...
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... stub. : Insert the screw in position with both blower tubes properly mounted. : Push the blower tube (6) into the stub (2) as far as the control handle. : Tighten down the clamp screw (11). 12 BR 380 Mounting the Blower Tubes Operate the machine only with the retainer (5). English... / USA Assembling the Blower 5 4 10 2 3 1 7 11 6 8 9 353BA002 KN 373BA001 KN Mounting the Elbow A combination ...
... stub. : Insert the screw in position with both blower tubes properly mounted. : Push the blower tube (6) into the stub (2) as far as the control handle. : Tighten down the clamp screw (11). 12 BR 380 Mounting the Blower Tubes Operate the machine only with the retainer (5). English... / USA Assembling the Blower 5 4 10 2 3 1 7 11 6 8 9 353BA002 KN 373BA001 KN Mounting the Elbow A combination ...
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... tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cooling air intakes Spark arresting screen in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Anti-vibration elements Blower air intake screen Safety label Visual inspection (conditon, leaks) x x Clean x Check operation x x Clean x Replace x Check x Replace x x Clean x Check idle setting x x Readjust idle x .... before starting work after finishing work or daily after about 100 operating hours Clean x Check x Clean or replace x Tighten x Check x Have replaced by a STIHL servicing dealer 26 BR 380
... tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cooling air intakes Spark arresting screen in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Anti-vibration elements Blower air intake screen Safety label Visual inspection (conditon, leaks) x x Clean x Check operation x x Clean x Replace x Check x Replace x x Clean x Check idle setting x x Readjust idle x .... before starting work after finishing work or daily after about 100 operating hours Clean x Check x Clean or replace x Tighten x Check x Have replaced by a STIHL servicing dealer 26 BR 380
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Parts and Controls 5 1 6 4 8 3 2 9 11 7 10 13 12 16 15 # 14 17 18 12 19 373BA027 KN English / USA 1 Nozzle 2 Blower tube 3 Control Handle 4 Throttle trigger 5 Setting lever 6 Stop switch 7 Pleated hose 8 Harness 9 Back plate 10 Back padding 11 Air filter housing 12 Antivibration elements 13 Spark plug boot 14 Muffler (with spark arresting screen)* 15 Carburetor adjusting screws 16 Choke knob 17 Starter grip 18 Fuel filler cap 19 Fuel tank # Serial number 373BA028 KN 373BA029 KN BR 380 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 27
Parts and Controls 5 1 6 4 8 3 2 9 11 7 10 13 12 16 15 # 14 17 18 12 19 373BA027 KN English / USA 1 Nozzle 2 Blower tube 3 Control Handle 4 Throttle trigger 5 Setting lever 6 Stop switch 7 Pleated hose 8 Harness 9 Back plate 10 Back padding 11 Air filter housing 12 Antivibration elements 13 Spark plug boot 14 Muffler (with spark arresting screen)* 15 Carburetor adjusting screws 16 Choke knob 17 Starter grip 18 Fuel filler cap 19 Fuel tank # Serial number 373BA028 KN 373BA029 KN BR 380 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 27
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... start the engine. 18. Choke Knob. Control Handle. Helps protect the back of the engine. 5. Starter Grip. Blower Tube. Pleated Hose. Backplate. Increases carrying comfort. 11. Antivibration Elements. For fuel and oil mixture. 28 BR 380 Setting Lever. The spark arresting screen is the device to reduce the transmission of fire. 15. Eases...
... start the engine. 18. Choke Knob. Control Handle. Helps protect the back of the engine. 5. Starter Grip. Blower Tube. Pleated Hose. Backplate. Increases carrying comfort. 11. Antivibration Elements. For fuel and oil mixture. 28 BR 380 Setting Lever. The spark arresting screen is the device to reduce the transmission of fire. 15. Eases...