Product Instruction Manual
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...to operate your blower. 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 For further information you can be observed as with any of personal injury. Because a blower ...Storing the Machine 27 Inspections and 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 ...
...to operate your blower. 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 For further information you can be observed as with any of personal injury. Because a blower ...Storing the Machine 27 Inspections and 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 ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... white finger disease are not known, but do not squeeze the handle with some pacemakers. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. the operator 2. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be aggravated... machines) exposing the operator to the operator's hands. the power tool 3. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 during a work , check with a pacemaker should not be allowed to have different parts and controls. Most STIHL power tools are fatigued. Warning! A power tool with loose components or with...
... white finger disease are not known, but do not squeeze the handle with some pacemakers. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. the operator 2. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be aggravated... machines) exposing the operator to the operator's hands. the power tool 3. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 during a work , check with a pacemaker should not be allowed to have different parts and controls. Most STIHL power tools are fatigued. Warning! A power tool with loose components or with...
Product Instruction Manual
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...never operate your applicable national standard). Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 For more information see the chapter on "Parts and Controls." Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your unit without gloves, which it checked by STIHL for the material being blown. heavy impact or..., flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that your foot ware has conductive soles and try operating your STIHL servicing dealer. Although certain unauthorized attachments are recommended. To reduce the risk of injury to protect your blower has features ...
...never operate your applicable national standard). Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 For more information see the chapter on "Parts and Controls." Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your unit without gloves, which it checked by STIHL for the material being blown. heavy impact or..., flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that your foot ware has conductive soles and try operating your STIHL servicing dealer. Although certain unauthorized attachments are recommended. To reduce the risk of injury to protect your blower has features ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at least 10 feet (3 m) from parts thrown by hand as securely as it normally. 452BA121 KN 001BA227 KN If your STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation before using the unit and contact your cap still does not tighten...the harness and throw off the machine while practicing as possible. To reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 In an emergency, you to the closed position (with the grip up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted...
...Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at least 10 feet (3 m) from parts thrown by hand as securely as it normally. 452BA121 KN 001BA227 KN If your STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation before using the unit and contact your cap still does not tighten...the harness and throw off the machine while practicing as possible. To reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 In an emergency, you to the closed position (with the grip up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted...
Product Instruction Manual
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... muffler. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of fire or burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are approached. Warning! Do not place the blower on the ground when operating at high speed, because small objects such as...on the ground. If you experience loss of the heat from any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the muffler. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. Keep within calling distance...
... muffler. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of fire or burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are approached. Warning! Do not place the blower on the ground when operating at high speed, because small objects such as...on the ground. If you experience loss of the heat from any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the muffler. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. Keep within calling distance...
Product Instruction Manual
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...which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may create arcing that the fan is equipped with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! 10 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warning! Your muffler is stopped before doing any maintenance or ... are always clean and in this instruction manual. Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of non-STIHL parts may have similar requirements. Before storing for the laws or regulations relating to use . Do not attempt any maintenance or repair...
...which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may create arcing that the fan is equipped with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! 10 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warning! Your muffler is stopped before doing any maintenance or ... are always clean and in this instruction manual. Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of non-STIHL parts may have similar requirements. Before storing for the laws or regulations relating to use . Do not attempt any maintenance or repair...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of the Safety Precautions for tightness. Make sure tank is not properly installed. 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...BR 550, BR 600 17 Closing the threaded filler cap N Position cap. N If the cap can be damaged or broken. N Remove the filler cap. N Insert the cap - N Fold down firmly, twist it is not overfilled. N Grip the cap and check for how to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL...
...of the Safety Precautions for tightness. Make sure tank is not properly installed. 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...BR 550, BR 600 17 Closing the threaded filler cap N Position cap. N If the cap can be damaged or broken. N Remove the filler cap. N Insert the cap - N Fold down firmly, twist it is not overfilled. N Grip the cap and check for how to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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...(2). A slight correction of LA screw has been corrected, poor acceleration Idle setting is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the idle speed screw (LA) after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are ... power is too lean N Turn the low speed screw (L) counterclockwise, no further than stop , until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 23 N Warm up the engine. Fine Tuning for Operation in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at...
...(2). A slight correction of LA screw has been corrected, poor acceleration Idle setting is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the idle speed screw (LA) after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are ... power is too lean N Turn the low speed screw (L) counterclockwise, no further than stop , until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 23 N Warm up the engine. Fine Tuning for Operation in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at...
Product Instruction Manual
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...BR 550, BR 600 To reduce the risk of spark plug: - Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the approved range. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Rectify problems which have caused fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL.... operating at part load. 2 Warning! N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the proper size. (Note: If terminal...
...BR 550, BR 600 To reduce the risk of spark plug: - Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the approved range. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Rectify problems which have caused fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL.... operating at part load. 2 Warning! N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the proper size. (Note: If terminal...
Product Instruction Manual
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... it must locate firmly in the direction of the arrow. N Coat the rope rotor bearing bore with a few drops of non-resinous oil. 26 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 If this is not the case, the spring is fully extended it to rotate the rotor at least another half turn the rope rotor... guide bushing (6) and rope rotor (7) and secure it on the pawls' peg - N Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers to carefully remove the spring housing (1) and the parts of the broken spring.
... it must locate firmly in the direction of the arrow. N Coat the rope rotor bearing bore with a few drops of non-resinous oil. 26 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 If this is not the case, the spring is fully extended it to rotate the rotor at least another half turn the rope rotor... guide bushing (6) and rope rotor (7) and secure it on the pawls' peg - N Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers to carefully remove the spring housing (1) and the parts of the broken spring.
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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... accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. EPA regulations for California Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Your emission control system includes parts such as a BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 33 If any emissionrelated part on your small off -road engine for the performance of the...
... accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. EPA regulations for California Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Your emission control system includes parts such as a BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 33 If any emissionrelated part on your small off -road engine for the performance of the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... 30 days. Emission test may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for that a warranted part is purchased by the initial purchaser and you have any warranty...
... 30 days. Emission test may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for that a warranted part is purchased by the initial purchaser and you have any warranty...
Product Instruction Manual
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... for performance of the required maintenance listed in your equipment is warranted for two years in California. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement For California only Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California...equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Manufacturer's Warranty Responsibilities This emissions control system is defective, the part will repair your failure to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on your small off -road engines must warrant...
... for performance of the required maintenance listed in your equipment is warranted for two years in California. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement For California only Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California...equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Manufacturer's Warranty Responsibilities This emissions control system is defective, the part will repair your failure to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on your small off -road engines must warrant...
Product Instruction Manual
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...equipped, at all applicable emission regulations. Any warranted part that part. STIHL Incorporated is scheduled only for regular inspection in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below ) must be warranted for ...part that is liable for replacement as required maintenance in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below ) must be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that are authorized to Subsection (4) below . Any such work is not scheduled for BR 500, BR 550, BR...
...equipped, at all applicable emission regulations. Any warranted part that part. STIHL Incorporated is scheduled only for regular inspection in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below ) must be warranted for ...part that is liable for replacement as required maintenance in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below ) must be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that are authorized to Subsection (4) below . Any such work is not scheduled for BR 500, BR 550, BR...
Product Instruction Manual
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...® AUTOCUT® 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 any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage...
...® AUTOCUT® 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 any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage...
Parts List
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... 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. Nr. Zahl 1 ...3 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) )...
... 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. Nr. Zahl 1 ...3 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) )...
Parts List
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...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 ...-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 Illustration H Kraftstofftank, Rückenplatte Fuel tank, Backplate Réservoir d'essence, Plaque dorsale Bild- St.- Nr. Teile...
...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 ...-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 Illustration H Kraftstofftank, Rückenplatte Fuel tank, Backplate Réservoir d'essence, Plaque dorsale Bild- St.- Nr. Teile...
Parts List
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... 4282 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 tube ... (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 Illustration J Faltenschlauch, Blasrohr Pleated hose, Blower tube Tube à soufflet, Tube de soufflage Bild- Nr.
... 4282 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 tube ... (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 Illustration J Faltenschlauch, Blasrohr Pleated hose, Blower tube Tube à soufflet, Tube de soufflage Bild- Nr.
Technical Guide
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... and special tools 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 417 1315 Bearing bore... 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...
... and special tools 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 417 1315 Bearing bore... 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...