Instruction Manual
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... the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual to operate your blower. VA4.A15. 0000000008_009_GB { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 This instruction manual is a high-speed tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any other...
... the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual to operate your blower. VA4.A15. 0000000008_009_GB { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 This instruction manual is a high-speed tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any other...
Instruction Manual
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.... Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the use may cause serious or fatal injury. Observe all of its individual components. WARNING Use your blower only for clearing leaves, twigs, grass, clippings, paper, debris, and dust in yards, gardens, sport stadiums, parks, paths, streets,... your power tool. Be sure that appear in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine. Fuel tank for similar tasks. 2 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Example: N Loosen the screw (1). If the operating characteristics or the appearance of...
.... Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the use may cause serious or fatal injury. Observe all of its individual components. WARNING Use your blower only for clearing leaves, twigs, grass, clippings, paper, debris, and dust in yards, gardens, sport stadiums, parks, paths, streets,... your power tool. Be sure that appear in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine. Fuel tank for similar tasks. 2 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Example: N Loosen the screw (1). If the operating characteristics or the appearance of...
Instruction Manual
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...break. See the appropriate section of your model. Other STIHL blower models are available with your hands warm. - Therefore...Proper Clothing WARNING To reduce the risk of a blower involves 1. Do not use it . Safe use... protective apparel. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. WARNING Minors should not be allowed to have...3. if you will tend to use . WARNING This STIHL blower is recommended for other machines) exposing the operator to vibrations...with some pacemakers. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of a power tool...
...break. See the appropriate section of your model. Other STIHL blower models are available with your hands warm. - Therefore...Proper Clothing WARNING To reduce the risk of a blower involves 1. Do not use it . Safe use... protective apparel. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. WARNING Minors should not be allowed to have...3. if you will tend to use . WARNING This STIHL blower is recommended for other machines) exposing the operator to vibrations...with some pacemakers. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of a power tool...
Instruction Manual
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... it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction manual). 4 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 WARNING Small particles (e.g. In order 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 the blower tube. Good footing is subjected to unusually high ...
... it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction manual). 4 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 WARNING Small particles (e.g. In order 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 the blower tube. Good footing is subjected to unusually high ...
Instruction Manual
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...used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. If fuel leakage is found, do not operate your power tool if it has a properly mounted blower tube. In order to allow it . Before Starting WARNING Always check your machine. The throttle trigger must move at least 10 feet (3 m) from ...refueling. a loose boot may cause arcing that combustible fuel vapor may build up in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 5 Wipe off any pressure build-up inside the fuel tank depending on the spark plug - Take care not to get fuel on your power ...
...used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. If fuel leakage is found, do not operate your power tool if it has a properly mounted blower tube. In order to allow it . Before Starting WARNING Always check your machine. The throttle trigger must move at least 10 feet (3 m) from ...refueling. a loose boot may cause arcing that combustible fuel vapor may build up in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 5 Wipe off any pressure build-up inside the fuel tank depending on the spark plug - Take care not to get fuel on your power ...
Instruction Manual
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... out for singlehanded operation with either included with a properly mounted blower tube. fields and lawns). Be extremely cautious when working technique to rewind it onto the neighbor's land. 6 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Take special care in rubbish bins - Maintain good balance and... secure footing. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is particularly suitable for use a rake and broom to "drop start...
... out for singlehanded operation with either included with a properly mounted blower tube. fields and lawns). Be extremely cautious when working technique to rewind it onto the neighbor's land. 6 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Take special care in rubbish bins - Maintain good balance and... secure footing. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is particularly suitable for use a rake and broom to "drop start...
Instruction Manual
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...defects, or other minerals and rocks, including masonry and concrete products. Be considerate of neighbors at the source where possible. Operate blowers at the lowest engine speed necessary to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. To reduce the risk of asbestos-containing products have ... approved by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. Silica is dangerous and can cause serious or BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 7 Control dust at weekends. - If you might be blowing or otherwise disturbing asbestos, immediately contact your employer or a local...
...defects, or other minerals and rocks, including masonry and concrete products. Be considerate of neighbors at the source where possible. Operate blowers at the lowest engine speed necessary to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. To reduce the risk of asbestos-containing products have ... approved by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. Silica is dangerous and can cause serious or BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 7 Control dust at weekends. - If you might be blowing or otherwise disturbing asbestos, immediately contact your employer or a local...
Instruction Manual
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...touch the muffler and other parts of California and some other authorities have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of personal or even fatal ...could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. 8 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 fins of an emergency, switch off when putting it on concrete, metal, bare ground or ...from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. WARNING To reduce the risk of the blower. may be pulled into the nozzle of personal injury, do not continue work with a missing...
...touch the muffler and other parts of California and some other authorities have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of personal or even fatal ...could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. 8 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 fins of an emergency, switch off when putting it on concrete, metal, bare ground or ...from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. WARNING To reduce the risk of the blower. may be pulled into the nozzle of personal injury, do not continue work with a missing...
Instruction Manual
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...is damaged, missing or modified. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as nails, steel shavings, tacks, rocks or broken glass. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter... such as the U.S. NOTICE Vacuuming abrasive material (such as grit, stone chips, etc.) causes the blower wheel and blower housing to use . 10 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 WARNING Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for small animals when using the vacuum on...
...is damaged, missing or modified. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as nails, steel shavings, tacks, rocks or broken glass. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter... such as the U.S. NOTICE Vacuuming abrasive material (such as grit, stone chips, etc.) causes the blower wheel and blower housing to use . 10 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 WARNING Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for small animals when using the vacuum on...
Instruction Manual
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See chapter "Storing the machine" in this instruction manual. Assembling the Blower Mounting the Blower Tube 3 2 1 English 1 5 4 ab 295BA003 KN 295BA004 KN N Push the blower tube (1) with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! N Push the nozzle (4) onto the blower tube (1) as far as lug (5), position (a) (long) or ...position (b) (short), and rotate the nozzle in the direction of the arrow to lock in position. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 11 For maintenance items please also refer ...
See chapter "Storing the machine" in this instruction manual. Assembling the Blower Mounting the Blower Tube 3 2 1 English 1 5 4 ab 295BA003 KN 295BA004 KN N Push the blower tube (1) with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! N Push the nozzle (4) onto the blower tube (1) as far as lug (5), position (a) (long) or ...position (b) (short), and rotate the nozzle in the direction of the arrow to lock in position. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 11 For maintenance items please also refer ...
Instruction Manual
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N Rotate the blower tube in the direction of the vacuum attachment. 2 1 N From inside the catcher bag (2), push the elbow (1) through the intake opening and pull it outwards until ... of the arrow and then pull it with the Velcro strip (3). 4 N Loosen the screw (4). 295BA037 KN 12 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 295BA007 KN English Removing the Blower Tube Assembling the Vacuum Shredder The vacuum attachment is firmly seated. N Attach the carrying strap. 295BA006 KN N Push the elbow (1) into the...
N Rotate the blower tube in the direction of the vacuum attachment. 2 1 N From inside the catcher bag (2), push the elbow (1) through the intake opening and pull it outwards until ... of the arrow and then pull it with the Velcro strip (3). 4 N Loosen the screw (4). 295BA037 KN 12 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 295BA007 KN English Removing the Blower Tube Assembling the Vacuum Shredder The vacuum attachment is firmly seated. N Attach the carrying strap. 295BA006 KN N Push the elbow (1) into the...
Instruction Manual
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Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug to the machine. # 2. Tab Designed to secure the blower tube to the ignition lead. 24 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Main Parts 13 14 15 2* 1 3 4 67 9 5 8 10 11 12 19 1 Tab 2 Setting Lever* 3 Spark Plug Boot 4 Muffler 5 Starter Grip 6 ...Pump 9 Filter Housing 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel Tank 12 Assist Handle 13 Control Handle 14 Switch 15 Throttle Trigger 16 Intake Screen 17 Blower Tube 18 Round Nozzle 19 Fan Nozzle* # Serial Number * Depending on Model - Special Accessory 17 16 Definitions 18 1. Setting Lever Holds...
Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug to the machine. # 2. Tab Designed to secure the blower tube to the ignition lead. 24 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Main Parts 13 14 15 2* 1 3 4 67 9 5 8 10 11 12 19 1 Tab 2 Setting Lever* 3 Spark Plug Boot 4 Muffler 5 Starter Grip 6 ...Pump 9 Filter Housing 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel Tank 12 Assist Handle 13 Control Handle 14 Switch 15 Throttle Trigger 16 Intake Screen 17 Blower Tube 18 Round Nozzle 19 Fan Nozzle* # Serial Number * Depending on Model - Special Accessory 17 16 Definitions 18 1. Setting Lever Holds...
Instruction Manual
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...For fuel and oil mixture. 12. Intake Screen Fits over intake opening and reduces the risk of the blower held by the left hand. 13. Round Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. Muffler Reduces engine exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. 5....the fan wheel, which is located under the screen. 17. 4. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 25 Starter Grip The grip of the engine. 16. Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for the blower tube to direct the airstream. 19. Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 6.
...For fuel and oil mixture. 12. Intake Screen Fits over intake opening and reduces the risk of the blower held by the left hand. 13. Round Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. Muffler Reduces engine exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. 5....the fan wheel, which is located under the screen. 17. 4. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 25 Starter Grip The grip of the engine. 16. Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for the blower tube to direct the airstream. 19. Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 6.
Instruction Manual
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... integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 13.5 fl.oz (0.4 l) Single cylinder two-stroke engine Maximum air flow rate English BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: Vacuum Blower mode mode 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600 m3/h) 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600 m3/h) 459 cf.../min (780 m3/h) (625 m3/h) Air velocity with nozzle BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: 140 mph (63 m/s) 174 mph (78 m/s) 183 mph (82 m/s) 140 mph (63 m/s) 183 mph (82 m/s) BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 27 Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours CARB The Emission Compliance Period used...
... integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 13.5 fl.oz (0.4 l) Single cylinder two-stroke engine Maximum air flow rate English BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: Vacuum Blower mode mode 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600 m3/h) 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600 m3/h) 459 cf.../min (780 m3/h) (625 m3/h) Air velocity with nozzle BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: 140 mph (63 m/s) 174 mph (78 m/s) 183 mph (82 m/s) 140 mph (63 m/s) 183 mph (82 m/s) BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 27 Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours CARB The Emission Compliance Period used...
