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Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to operate your blower. Because a blower is 37 important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions ...the instructions in this manual to www.stihlusa.com. Warning! M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Assembling ...
Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to operate your blower. Because a blower is 37 important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions ...the instructions in this manual to www.stihlusa.com. Warning! M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Assembling ...
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... changes, modifications and improvements may be on your machine differs from time to time. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a blower is gasoline-powered and produces a strong air blast, special safety precautions must be observed to or embossed on the model concerned...this manual may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is important that you how to the operating instructions, this manual. Do not lend or rent your blower only for assistance. The use may contain paragraphs that...
... changes, modifications and improvements may be on your machine differs from time to time. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a blower is gasoline-powered and produces a strong air blast, special safety precautions must be observed to or embossed on the model concerned...this manual may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is important that you how to the operating instructions, this manual. Do not lend or rent your blower only for assistance. The use may contain paragraphs that...
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...before operating this tool. Warning! Keep your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. - BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 Minors should consult their hands and fingers. To reduce the risk of the power tool. during a work , check with ...to the machine. A power tool with loose components or with a pressure washer. Prolonged use . Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. Warning! Warning! Working with some pacemakers. In order to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may result ...
...before operating this tool. Warning! Keep your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. - BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 Minors should consult their hands and fingers. To reduce the risk of the power tool. during a work , check with ...to the machine. A power tool with loose components or with a pressure washer. Prolonged use . Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. Warning! Warning! Working with some pacemakers. In order to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may result ...
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...reduce the risk of the blower tubes. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it is very important. If your unit without gloves, which it checked by STIHL for use an appropriate respirator for which may be extremely dangerous. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warning! In order to ...reduce the risk of shock from static charging and subsequent injury from the handle through the blower tubes and nozzle can cause a...
...reduce the risk of the blower tubes. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it is very important. If your unit without gloves, which it checked by STIHL for use an appropriate respirator for which may be extremely dangerous. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warning! In order to ...reduce the risk of shock from static charging and subsequent injury from the handle through the blower tubes and nozzle can cause a...
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... ground) and in a well-ventilated area. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is warm, it properly. Wrap your fingers tightly around your machine under good visibility and daylight conditions only. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7 If the engine is designed for hidden obstacles such as a backpack with the straps of...
... ground) and in a well-ventilated area. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is warm, it properly. Wrap your fingers tightly around your machine under good visibility and daylight conditions only. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7 If the engine is designed for hidden obstacles such as a backpack with the straps of...
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..., etc. The muffler and other parts while they are equipped with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. fins of the blower. Keep the area around the muffler clean. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be... your muffler maintained by any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. Even though bystanders should be performed by a STIHL servicing dealer. Never modify your unit with a catalytic...
..., etc. The muffler and other parts while they are equipped with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. fins of the blower. Keep the area around the muffler clean. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be... your muffler maintained by any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. Even though bystanders should be performed by a STIHL servicing dealer. Never modify your unit with a catalytic...
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...the control handle (1) with retainer for throttle cable) onto the elbow (3) - 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 ... (3). 1 3 2 4 N Push the hose clamp (1) onto the pleated hose (2). N Secure the control handle (1) with the screw (4). 452BA109 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 11 N Rotate the blower tube (1) in the direction of the clamp apart. N Secure the hose clamp (1) with the screw (3) so that it in the appropriate slot...
...the control handle (1) with retainer for throttle cable) onto the elbow (3) - 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 ... (3). 1 3 2 4 N Push the hose clamp (1) onto the pleated hose (2). N Secure the control handle (1) with the screw (4). 452BA109 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 11 N Rotate the blower tube (1) in the direction of the clamp apart. N Secure the hose clamp (1) with the screw (3) so that it in the appropriate slot...
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... to the most comfortable position. N Line up the hose clamp (5) and blower tube (6) - N Secure the hose clamp (5) with the screw (3). 2 1 3 452BA112 KN 452BA104 KN N Push the hose clamp (5) onto the pleated hose (2). N Rotate the nozzle (1) in the retainer (6). 12 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 N Engage the throttle cable (4) with sleeve (5) in the direction of...
... to the most comfortable position. N Line up the hose clamp (5) and blower tube (6) - N Secure the hose clamp (5) with the screw (3). 2 1 3 452BA112 KN 452BA104 KN N Push the hose clamp (5) onto the pleated hose (2). N Rotate the nozzle (1) in the retainer (6). 12 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 N Engage the throttle cable (4) with sleeve (5) in the direction of...
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... wear mark. pull the flap through the buckle. N Set throttle trigger to the blower tube - N Secure the velcro strip to the full throttle position - BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 13 Wear Mark on the backplate. Fitting the Transport Aid N Secure the blower tube to correct the adjustment of the throttle cable after assembling the machine...
... wear mark. pull the flap through the buckle. N Set throttle trigger to the blower tube - N Secure the velcro strip to the full throttle position - BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 13 Wear Mark on the backplate. Fitting the Transport Aid N Secure the blower tube to correct the adjustment of the throttle cable after assembling the machine...
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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. The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. 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
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. The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. 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
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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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...Control Handle Handle on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL 4-MIX Engine Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Idle speed: 3.95 cu. Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 14. Carburetor Adjusting ...Controls the speed of the user. 11. Pleated Hose For blowing in . (33 mm) 2,500 rpm BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 31 Intake Screen Helps prevent leaves entering intake. 12. Blower Tube (BR 550 / 600) Directs the airstream. 3. Muffler (with the ignition lead. 15. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for ...
...Control Handle Handle on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL 4-MIX Engine Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Idle speed: 3.95 cu. Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 14. Carburetor Adjusting ...Controls the speed of the user. 11. Pleated Hose For blowing in . (33 mm) 2,500 rpm BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 31 Intake Screen Helps prevent leaves entering intake. 12. Blower Tube (BR 550 / 600) Directs the airstream. 3. Muffler (with the ignition lead. 15. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for ...
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... 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 600
... 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 600
Parts List
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... 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 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- St.- Teile-Nr. Nr.
... 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 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- St.- Teile-Nr. Nr.