Product Instruction Manual
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...Spark Plug 23 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your blower. M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 Because a blower is 37 important that you can be observed as with any of personal injury. For further ...Maintenance by Dealer 27 Maintenance and Care 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. Original Instruction Manual...
...Spark Plug 23 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your blower. M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 Because a blower is 37 important that you can be observed as with any of personal injury. For further ...Maintenance by Dealer 27 Maintenance and Care 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. Original Instruction Manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... A bullet marks a step or procedure. Use your special attention. N Lever (2) ... Be sure that require your blower only for assistance. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Have your STIHL dealer for clearing leaves, grass, paper and dust in this manual. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings ...fatal injury. The use may contain item numbers that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following pictograms may be hazardous. In addition to an illustration may ...
... A bullet marks a step or procedure. Use your special attention. N Lever (2) ... Be sure that require your blower only for assistance. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Have your STIHL dealer for clearing leaves, grass, paper and dust in this manual. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings ...fatal injury. The use may contain item numbers that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following pictograms may be hazardous. In addition to an illustration may ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... condition of vibrations created by strenuous work break), shut it off and make sure that you get tired, take a break. Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 When it . The solid jet of water may result in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence ...tissue necrosis. Do not clean your hands warm. - Be alert - Keep the AV system well maintained. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be in loss of the machine. Warning! Tiredness...
... condition of vibrations created by strenuous work break), shut it off and make sure that you get tired, take a break. Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 When it . The solid jet of water may result in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence ...tissue necrosis. Do not clean your hands warm. - Be alert - Keep the AV system well maintained. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be in loss of the machine. Warning! Tiredness...
Product Instruction Manual
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... fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with nonslip soles. Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your blower has features designed to help conduct the charge back to hear warnings (shouts, alarms,...flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that it was not designed (e.g. Clothing must be interfering with the specific STIHL model are working properly. If this tool is in the end tube that helps reduce the buildup of dust cannot be extremely ...
... fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with nonslip soles. Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your blower has features designed to help conduct the charge back to hear warnings (shouts, alarms,...flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that it was not designed (e.g. Clothing must be interfering with the specific STIHL model are working properly. If this tool is in the end tube that helps reduce the buildup of dust cannot be extremely ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... springs back to idle. After the setting lever is a one shoulder. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is normally in injury to stop the engine, it may damage the starter mechanism. Wrap your fingers tightly around your hand or... loss of control, never carry the unit with no further adjustments. Keep your machine under good visibility and daylight conditions only. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7 Warning! To reduce the risk of your thumb and forefinger. Warning! For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section...
... springs back to idle. After the setting lever is a one shoulder. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is normally in injury to stop the engine, it may damage the starter mechanism. Wrap your fingers tightly around your hand or... loss of control, never carry the unit with no further adjustments. Keep your machine under good visibility and daylight conditions only. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7 Warning! To reduce the risk of your thumb and forefinger. Warning! For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section...
Product Instruction Manual
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...all debris such as a result of the heat from the emission of the muffler. If your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with the cooling process of hot particles. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of fire...off when putting it is still hot. Never insert any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 It will normally stay clean as pine needles, branches or leaves. Do not place the blower on the ground when operating at high speed. may also permanently damage the engine....
...all debris such as a result of the heat from the emission of the muffler. If your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with the cooling process of hot particles. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of fire...off when putting it is still hot. Never insert any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 It will normally stay clean as pine needles, branches or leaves. Do not place the blower on the ground when operating at high speed. may also permanently damage the engine....
Product Instruction Manual
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.... N Secure the hose clamp (1) with the screw (4). 452BA109 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 11 N Push the control handle (1) onto the blower tube (2). 12 3 N Line up the positioning marks on the blower tube (2). N Rotate the blower tube (1) in the direction of the clamp apart. N Push the pleated... (3). 1 3 2 4 N Push the hose clamp (1) onto the pleated hose (2). Assembling the Unit Mounting the Control Handle Mounting the Blower Tubes BR 500 1 English Mounting the Hose Clamps and Pleated Hose 31 2 452BA108 KN 452BA095 KN 21 N Pull the two halves of the arrow and engage...
.... N Secure the hose clamp (1) with the screw (4). 452BA109 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 11 N Push the control handle (1) onto the blower tube (2). 12 3 N Line up the positioning marks on the blower tube (2). N Rotate the blower tube (1) in the direction of the clamp apart. N Push the pleated... (3). 1 3 2 4 N Push the hose clamp (1) onto the pleated hose (2). Assembling the Unit Mounting the Control Handle Mounting the Blower Tubes BR 500 1 English Mounting the Hose Clamps and Pleated Hose 31 2 452BA108 KN 452BA095 KN 21 N Pull the two halves of the arrow and engage...
Product Instruction Manual
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... control handle (1) with sleeve (5) in the direction of the arrow until the lugs (3) are covered. N Rotate the nozzle (1) in the retainer (6). 12 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 N Pull the nozzle (1) off the blower tube (2). 452BA110 KN English 2 5 6 N Push the hose clamp (5) (without retainer for throttle cable) onto the elbow (6) - N Secure the hose clamp (5) with...
... control handle (1) with sleeve (5) in the direction of the arrow until the lugs (3) are covered. N Rotate the nozzle (1) in the retainer (6). 12 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 N Pull the nozzle (1) off the blower tube (2). 452BA110 KN English 2 5 6 N Push the hose clamp (5) (without retainer for throttle cable) onto the elbow (6) - N Secure the hose clamp (5) with...
Product Instruction Manual
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... full throttle position - Fitting the Transport Aid N Secure the blower tube to correct the adjustment of the throttle cable after assembling the machine or after a prolonged period of the nozzle is completely and properly assembled. as far as the wear mark. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 13 N Carefully screw home the screw in the...
... full throttle position - Fitting the Transport Aid N Secure the blower tube to correct the adjustment of the throttle cable after assembling the machine or after a prolonged period of the nozzle is completely and properly assembled. as far as the wear mark. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 13 N Carefully screw home the screw in the...
Product Instruction Manual
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The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Blower air intake screen Check Clean Throttle cable Adjust Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in all versions, market-specific X X before starting work after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 29
The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Blower air intake screen Check Clean Throttle cable Adjust Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in all versions, market-specific X X before starting work after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 29
Product Instruction Manual
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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
Product Instruction Manual
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...a cold start. 19. Pleated Hose For blowing in . (33 mm) 2,500 rpm BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 31 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. Definitions 1. Blower Tube (BR 500) Directs the airstream. 4. Choke Knob Eases engine starting the engine. 20. Starter... Grip The grip of the engine. 7. Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours CARB The Emission Compliance Period used on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL...
...a cold start. 19. Pleated Hose For blowing in . (33 mm) 2,500 rpm BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 31 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. Definitions 1. Blower Tube (BR 500) Directs the airstream. 4. Choke Knob Eases engine starting the engine. 20. Starter... Grip The grip of the engine. 7. Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours CARB The Emission Compliance Period used on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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... System dry BR 500: BR 550: BR 600: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 47.3 fl.oz (1.4 L) Blower Data Maximum air flow rate BR 500: 812 cf/min (1380 m3/h) BR 550: 877 cf/min (1490 m3/h) BR 600: 1012...BR 600: 712 cf/min (1012 m3/h) Air velocity with nozzle BR 500: BR 550: BR 600: 181 mph (81 m/s) 199 mph (89 m/s) 201 mph (90 m/s) Special Accessories 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) 21,8 lbs (9,9 kg) 21,6 lbs (9,8 kg) Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for your product. 32 BR 500, BR 550, BR...
... System dry BR 500: BR 550: BR 600: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 47.3 fl.oz (1.4 L) Blower Data Maximum air flow rate BR 500: 812 cf/min (1380 m3/h) BR 550: 877 cf/min (1490 m3/h) BR 600: 1012...BR 600: 712 cf/min (1012 m3/h) Air velocity with nozzle BR 500: BR 550: BR 600: 181 mph (81 m/s) 199 mph (89 m/s) 201 mph (90 m/s) Special Accessories 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) 21,8 lbs (9,9 kg) 21,6 lbs (9,8 kg) Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for your product. 32 BR 500, BR 550, BR...
Parts List
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...Name Désignation Elbow ) 2 O-ring 86x4 Hose clip Pan head self-tapping screw IS-P6x21.5 Pleated hose Hose clip Slip ring Blower tube Blower tube (2,3) Ring (1) Ring (2,3) Nozzle (3) Nozzle (3) Blower tube silencer (1) Soundproofing liner (1) Nozzle (1,2) Nozzle (1,2) Cling strip Coude ) 2 Joint torique 86x4 Collier de serrage Vis cylindrique IS... (2,3) Anneau (1) Anneau (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. Teile-Nr. St.-
...Name Désignation Elbow ) 2 O-ring 86x4 Hose clip Pan head self-tapping screw IS-P6x21.5 Pleated hose Hose clip Slip ring Blower tube Blower tube (2,3) Ring (1) Ring (2,3) Nozzle (3) Nozzle (3) Blower tube silencer (1) Soundproofing liner (1) Nozzle (1,2) Nozzle (1,2) Cling strip Coude ) 2 Joint torique 86x4 Collier de serrage Vis cylindrique IS... (2,3) Anneau (1) Anneau (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. Teile-Nr. St.-
Technical Guide
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Accessories 4. Service accessories and special tools 5. Series 4282 Contents 1. STIH) Technical Information 08.2005 New STIHL BR 500, BR 550 and BR 600 backpack blowers - Service notes TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm englisch / English Technical description 2. Specifications 3.
Accessories 4. Service accessories and special tools 5. Series 4282 Contents 1. STIH) Technical Information 08.2005 New STIHL BR 500, BR 550 and BR 600 backpack blowers - Service notes TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm englisch / English Technical description 2. Specifications 3.
Technical Guide
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.... Never operate the machine without an arrester. The arrester in the blower tube creates a conductive link to the engine block to prevent the build up an electrostatic charge. Page 2 Technical Information 08.2005 The new STIHL BR 500, BR 550 and BR 600 backpack blowers are equipped with an adjustable carrying system with the newly designed control...
.... Never operate the machine without an arrester. The arrester in the blower tube creates a conductive link to the engine block to prevent the build up an electrostatic charge. Page 2 Technical Information 08.2005 The new STIHL BR 500, BR 550 and BR 600 backpack blowers are equipped with an adjustable carrying system with the newly designed control...
Technical Guide
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... set on a central control area. Since the setting lever does not lock at "Engine Stop" (0), the ignition system is continuously ready to operate, and the blower can be locked at the latest, set the setting lever to starting are on the control handle. The choke knob automatically springs back into operating... position n . The throttle trigger can be smoothly actuated. Throttle trigger (2) Engine stop pulse to # TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Set the choke knob manually to shut off the blower. .
... set on a central control area. Since the setting lever does not lock at "Engine Stop" (0), the ignition system is continuously ready to operate, and the blower can be locked at the latest, set the setting lever to starting are on the control handle. The choke knob automatically springs back into operating... position n . The throttle trigger can be smoothly actuated. Throttle trigger (2) Engine stop pulse to # TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Set the choke knob manually to shut off the blower. .
Technical Guide
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...to service . Pleasanter sound - This design yields the following advantages: . attractive design . easy to -weight ratio . Affix the blower tube to the blower tube, pull the tab through the cinch. 1.5 STIHL 4-MIX engine The 4-MIX engine works with a mixture of petrol and engine oil. Same fuel . lower noise level . The ...force . Affix the Velcro tape to the handle opening of oil in all positions . TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Fewer emissions . Page 4 Technical Information 08.2005 1.4 Blower holder For storage and transport: . Lower fuel consumption . Good acceleration .
...to service . Pleasanter sound - This design yields the following advantages: . attractive design . easy to -weight ratio . Affix the blower tube to the blower tube, pull the tab through the cinch. 1.5 STIHL 4-MIX engine The 4-MIX engine works with a mixture of petrol and engine oil. Same fuel . lower noise level . The ...force . Affix the Velcro tape to the handle opening of oil in all positions . TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Fewer emissions . Page 4 Technical Information 08.2005 1.4 Blower holder For storage and transport: . Lower fuel consumption . Good acceleration .
Technical Guide
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...hose clip without the retention groove for the throttle cable) - With its wide lip facing left, shove the sliding ring (5) onto the blower tube end section (2). . Tighten the hose clip (6) with the screw (8). TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Run the arrester (1) through the sliding ring (5).... . Run the arrester (1) through the pleated hose (7). . Run the arrester (1) through the blower tube (2). . Shove the blower tube (2) into the holder (arrow). . Clip the sleeve on the arrester into the pleated hose (7). . screw head facing forward. ....
...hose clip without the retention groove for the throttle cable) - With its wide lip facing left, shove the sliding ring (5) onto the blower tube end section (2). . Tighten the hose clip (6) with the screw (8). TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Run the arrester (1) through the sliding ring (5).... . Run the arrester (1) through the pleated hose (7). . Run the arrester (1) through the blower tube (2). . Shove the blower tube (2) into the holder (arrow). . Clip the sleeve on the arrester into the pleated hose (7). . screw head facing forward. ....
Technical Guide
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... the shown position over the manifold (11). . Hook the discharge wire hook (1) in the holder (arrow) TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm The hook on the market region) onto blower tube (2), and lock the buttons (14). Technical Information 08.2005 Page 19 . Shove nozzle (13) (depending on the arrester is correctly mounted. Tighten down the...
... the shown position over the manifold (11). . Hook the discharge wire hook (1) in the holder (arrow) TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm The hook on the market region) onto blower tube (2), and lock the buttons (14). Technical Information 08.2005 Page 19 . Shove nozzle (13) (depending on the arrester is correctly mounted. Tighten down the...
