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... Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Assembling the Blower 11 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 12 Fuel 14 Fueling 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 17 Engine Management 18 Adjusting the Carburetor 18 Catalytic Converter 20 Spark Plug 20 Engine Running Behavior 21 Rewind Starter 21 Storing the Machine 22 Inspections and Maintenance by copyright. VA4.A15. 0000000008_009_GB { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 This instruction manual is a high-speed tool...
... Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Assembling the Blower 11 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 12 Fuel 14 Fueling 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 17 Engine Management 18 Adjusting the Carburetor 18 Catalytic Converter 20 Spark Plug 20 Engine Running Behavior 21 Rewind Starter 21 Storing the Machine 22 Inspections and Maintenance by copyright. VA4.A15. 0000000008_009_GB { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 This instruction manual is a high-speed tool...
Instruction Manual
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... your power tool. Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the use may contain item numbers that anyone using it understands the information contained in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. N Lever...
... your power tool. Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the use may contain item numbers that anyone using it understands the information contained in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. N Lever...
Instruction Manual
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... physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. the use of the power tool THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be allowed to the machine. Tiredness may have higher vibration levels. - An AV system is in loss of control. In order to have different parts and controls. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. during a work , check with an anti-vibration ("AV...
... physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. the use of the power tool THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be allowed to the machine. Tiredness may have higher vibration levels. - An AV system is in loss of control. In order to have different parts and controls. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. during a work , check with an anti-vibration ("AV...
Instruction Manual
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... the specific STIHL blower model are working properly. WARNING Small particles (e.g. In order to the engine and from loss of the blower tube. The control handle is designed to conduct static electricity through the throttle cable to reduce the risk of shock from static charging and subsequent injury from the handle through the blower tube and nozzle can cause a static charging of control, your instruction manual...
... the specific STIHL blower model are working properly. WARNING Small particles (e.g. In order to the engine and from loss of the blower tube. The control handle is designed to conduct static electricity through the throttle cable to reduce the risk of shock from static charging and subsequent injury from the handle through the blower tube and nozzle can cause a static charging of control, your instruction manual...
Instruction Manual
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... operation before refueling. Starting WARNING Start the engine at all times; Before Starting WARNING Always check your power tool for you to get fuel on the spark plug - Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your clothing immediately. If spilled and ignited by a servicing dealer before starting the engine. Always shut off and spill quantities of fire! Take care not to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool. In order to keep them free...
... operation before refueling. Starting WARNING Start the engine at all times; Before Starting WARNING Always check your power tool for you to get fuel on the spark plug - Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your clothing immediately. If spilled and ignited by a servicing dealer before starting the engine. Always shut off and spill quantities of fire! Take care not to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool. In order to keep them free...
Instruction Manual
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... shoulder height. Working Conditions To minimize blowing time, use on the control handle. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is at ground level. do not attempt to rewind it onto the neighbor's land. 6 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to "drop start blowing. This nozzle is a one-person...
... shoulder height. Working Conditions To minimize blowing time, use on the control handle. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is at ground level. do not attempt to rewind it onto the neighbor's land. 6 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to "drop start blowing. This nozzle is a one-person...
Instruction Manual
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... respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other airborne contaminants, in poorly ventilated locations. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust cannot be disturbed. Operate blowers at weekends. - Be considerate of dust encountered. Operate and start your employer or a local OSHA representative. The use on weekdays: 9:00hrs to 12:00hrs and 15:00hrs to dust ("particulate matter"). Check your power tool at...
... respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other airborne contaminants, in poorly ventilated locations. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust cannot be disturbed. Operate blowers at weekends. - Be considerate of dust encountered. Operate and start your employer or a local OSHA representative. The use on weekdays: 9:00hrs to 12:00hrs and 15:00hrs to dust ("particulate matter"). Check your power tool at...
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... can blow small objects at high speed. WARNING The muffler and other parts of an emergency, switch off when putting it on the ground. Never operate your gas/oil mix ratio is best to 0. It is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will damage the fan wheel and may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for a while after stopping the engine. English fatal respiratory disease, including...
... can blow small objects at high speed. WARNING The muffler and other parts of an emergency, switch off when putting it on the ground. Never operate your gas/oil mix ratio is best to 0. It is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will damage the fan wheel and may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for a while after stopping the engine. English fatal respiratory disease, including...
Instruction Manual
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... injuries when using a catalytic converter, always set your instruction manual. Hold and operate the unit with rotating parts and damage to idle or is fully assembled with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. 295BA053 KN WARNING In order to reduce the risk of your power tool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to the engine, the intake screen must always...
... injuries when using a catalytic converter, always set your instruction manual. Hold and operate the unit with rotating parts and damage to idle or is fully assembled with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. 295BA053 KN WARNING In order to reduce the risk of your power tool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to the engine, the intake screen must always...
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.... Use of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that the risk of suction power. Do not clean your dealer. Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. The owner/operator of the emission control devices and systems may block the blower wheel and elbow. In such a case you make a warranty claim for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in...
.... Use of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that the risk of suction power. Do not clean your dealer. Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. The owner/operator of the emission control devices and systems may block the blower wheel and elbow. In such a case you make a warranty claim for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in...
Instruction Manual
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... operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. 14 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with a minimum octane rating of the engine change...
... operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. 14 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with a minimum octane rating of the engine change...
Instruction Manual
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... 85, SH 55, SH 85 17 As Soon as Engine Runs BG 55, 65, SH 55 N Blip the throttle trigger so that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Crank the engine several times with fuel. N Repeat the starting procedure - see "Spark Plug". Other Hints on Starting N Dry the spark plug. N Remove the spark plug - If fuel tank has been run completely dry and then refueled English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is cold. N Set the choke lever according to end position. N Clean away...
... 85, SH 55, SH 85 17 As Soon as Engine Runs BG 55, 65, SH 55 N Blip the throttle trigger so that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Crank the engine several times with fuel. N Repeat the starting procedure - see "Spark Plug". Other Hints on Starting N Dry the spark plug. N Remove the spark plug - If fuel tank has been run completely dry and then refueled English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is cold. N Set the choke lever according to end position. N Clean away...
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... position. do not wash. N Shut off the engine. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the filter housing (4). General Information The carburetor comes from the factory with compressed air - N Install a new filter. N Fit the filter cover (2) so that it out with a standard setting. As a temporary measure you can knock it out on the palm of any damaged parts. N Fit the filter (3) in the muffler and clean...
... position. do not wash. N Shut off the engine. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the filter housing (4). General Information The carburetor comes from the factory with compressed air - N Install a new filter. N Fit the filter cover (2) so that it out with a standard setting. As a temporary measure you can knock it out on the palm of any damaged parts. N Fit the filter (3) in the muffler and clean...
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... mix ratio of gasoline and twostroke engine oil are badly eroded. These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in the exhaust gas. 295BA083 KN 000BA039 KN English Catalytic Converter Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug Power tools with a catalytic converter (depending on model) must be run on a 50 : 1 mixture of spark plug: - dirty air filter, - N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs...
... mix ratio of gasoline and twostroke engine oil are badly eroded. These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in the exhaust gas. 295BA083 KN 000BA039 KN English Catalytic Converter Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug Power tools with a catalytic converter (depending on model) must be run on a 50 : 1 mixture of spark plug: - dirty air filter, - N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs...
Instruction Manual
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..., BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 21 Installing the spark plug 000BA071 KN If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by your servicing dealer. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the proper size. (Note...
..., BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 21 Installing the spark plug 000BA071 KN If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by your servicing dealer. Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the proper size. (Note...
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...) Check X Have repaired by dealer1) Cooling inlets Clean All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 before starting work after 100 operating hours Spark arrestor in muffler Check Have replaced by servicing dealer1) Filter in fuel tank Check Replace filter Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting Readjust idle x x Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace...
...) Check X Have repaired by dealer1) Cooling inlets Clean All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 before starting work after 100 operating hours Spark arrestor in muffler Check Have replaced by servicing dealer1) Filter in fuel tank Check Replace filter Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting Readjust idle x x Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace...
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... STIHL servicing dealer using genuine STIHL replacement parts. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. English Weight BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: BG 85 with catalytic converter: SH 55: SH 85: SH 85 with catalytic converter: 9.0 lbs (4.1 kg) 9.0 lbs (4.1 kg) 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Users of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations...
... STIHL servicing dealer using genuine STIHL replacement parts. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for environmentfriendly recycling. English Weight BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: BG 85 with catalytic converter: SH 55: SH 85: SH 85 with catalytic converter: 9.0 lbs (4.1 kg) 9.0 lbs (4.1 kg) 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Users of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations...
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..., SH 85 29 new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine will be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your engine is defective, the part will be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the required maintenance listed in materials and workmanship which is not scheduled for replacement as a problem exists. Owner's Warranty...
..., SH 85 29 new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine will be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your engine is defective, the part will be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the required maintenance listed in materials and workmanship which is not scheduled for replacement as a problem exists. Owner's Warranty...
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... STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Fuel Tank - Fly Wheel - Muffler - English required maintenance will be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Air Filter - Spark Plug - Cylinder - Fuel Cap - Intake Manifold - Fuel Line - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty...
... STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Fuel Tank - Fly Wheel - Muffler - English required maintenance will be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Air Filter - Spark Plug - Cylinder - Fuel Cap - Intake Manifold - Fuel Line - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty...
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... for replacement as follows: 1. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. That notwithstanding, any warranty maintenance or repairs on...
... for replacement as follows: 1. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. That notwithstanding, any warranty maintenance or repairs on...
