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... performance and satisfaction from your blower. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. 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. For further information you read, understand and...
... performance and satisfaction from your blower. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. 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. For further information you read, understand and...
Instruction Manual
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...a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for similar tasks. 2 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following pictograms ...described below: DANGER Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is important that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. Be sure that you how to continually improve all applicable local safety regulations, ...
...a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for similar tasks. 2 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following pictograms ...described below: DANGER Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is important that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. Be sure that you how to continually improve all applicable local safety regulations, ...
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...never let your power tool run unattended. Take frequent breaks. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 3 Safe use of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine when you have... that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for other machines) exposing the operator to the machine. the use of the power ... under the influence of serious or fatal injury, persons with constant, excessive pressure. Other STIHL blower models are fatigued. An AV system is not in loss of injury, the operator...
...never let your power tool run unattended. Take frequent breaks. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 3 Safe use of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine when you have... that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for other machines) exposing the operator to the machine. the use of the power ... under the influence of serious or fatal injury, persons with constant, excessive pressure. Other STIHL blower models are fatigued. An AV system is not in loss of injury, the operator...
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... warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your instruction manual). 4 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. This is especially true in particular that the fuel system is damaged. Power...
... warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your instruction manual). 4 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. This is especially true in particular that the fuel system is damaged. Power...
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...or flame near the fuel or the power tool. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for proper condition and operation before refueling. risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in the tank ...keep them free of fire! BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 5 If spilled and ignited by hand as securely as to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool for English power tools equipped with a manual fuel pump). WARNING Gasoline is running. Never remove the fuel filler...
...or flame near the fuel or the power tool. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for proper condition and operation before refueling. risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in the tank ...keep them free of fire! BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 5 If spilled and ignited by hand as securely as to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool for English power tools equipped with a manual fuel pump). WARNING Gasoline is running. Never remove the fuel filler...
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...blowing. do not wrap the starter rope around your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. WARNING When you start " your manual. Failure to follow this procedure may result in rubbish bins - During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is designed for lawn...slopes or uneven ground. 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 Do not allow the engine to slow down to avoid stumbling. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never work...
...blowing. do not wrap the starter rope around your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. WARNING When you start " your manual. Failure to follow this procedure may result in rubbish bins - During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool The blower is designed for lawn...slopes or uneven ground. 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 Do not allow the engine to slow down to avoid stumbling. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never work...
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English WARNING Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of fire and burn... the risk of injury from fire and explosion, never attempt to this appliance in an emergency. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 9 Using the Vacuum Attachment For specific assembling instructions, see the appropriate section of your left hand on the assist handle. gasoline,... bag. Due to vacuum hot or burning substances (e.g. Wear the catcher bag shoulder strap over your instruction manual. not across your left shoulder -
English WARNING Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of fire and burn... the risk of injury from fire and explosion, never attempt to this appliance in an emergency. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 9 Using the Vacuum Attachment For specific assembling instructions, see the appropriate section of your left hand on the assist handle. gasoline,... bag. Due to vacuum hot or burning substances (e.g. Wear the catcher bag shoulder strap over your instruction manual. not across your left shoulder -
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... blower housing to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. Please refer to use . 10 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. WARNING Never test the ignition system with the boot removed... be struck by your STIHL servicing dealer only. NOTICE Vacuuming abrasive material (such as nails, steel shavings, tacks, rocks or broken glass. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of this instruction manual. The solid jet of water may cause injury to fire protection requirements. ...
... blower housing to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. Please refer to use . 10 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. WARNING Never test the ignition system with the boot removed... be struck by your STIHL servicing dealer only. NOTICE Vacuuming abrasive material (such as nails, steel shavings, tacks, rocks or broken glass. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of this instruction manual. The solid jet of water may cause injury to fire protection requirements. ...
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... lock in position. Store the power tool in an approved and properly labeled safety-type canister only. See chapter "Storing the machine" in this instruction manual. For health and safety reasons, avoid direct contact with lug (2) into the fan housing stub (3) and rotate it lock in position. Assembling the Blower Mounting.... Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. For maintenance items please also refer to the maintenance chart in this instruction manual. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 11
... lock in position. Store the power tool in an approved and properly labeled safety-type canister only. See chapter "Storing the machine" in this instruction manual. For health and safety reasons, avoid direct contact with lug (2) into the fan housing stub (3) and rotate it lock in position. Assembling the Blower Mounting.... Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. For maintenance items please also refer to the maintenance chart in this instruction manual. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 11
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...with your left hand on the ground so that it a brisk strong pull. N Set the choke lever (5) to the run position I. English BG 85, SH 85 1 4 All models Setting the choke lever If the engine is still cold. N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. 295BA043 KN ... a firm footing: Hold the unit firmly with fuel. N Continue cranking until you to the idle position before shutting off the engine. 6 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at the same time. Cranking 295BA031 KN 2 N Move the stop switch (1) to e. even if the bulb is the starting throttle ...
...with your left hand on the ground so that it a brisk strong pull. N Set the choke lever (5) to the run position I. English BG 85, SH 85 1 4 All models Setting the choke lever If the engine is still cold. N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. 295BA043 KN ... a firm footing: Hold the unit firmly with fuel. N Continue cranking until you to the idle position before shutting off the engine. 6 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at the same time. Cranking 295BA031 KN 2 N Move the stop switch (1) to e. even if the bulb is the starting throttle ...
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the engine settles down to clear the combustion chamber. N Crank the engine several times with fuel. see "Spark Plug". 6 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at least five times - N Move the stop switch to I ). see "If the engine is cold. If the engine does not start N Make ... engine is cold". N Set the choke lever to 0. If the engine still does not start the engine. N Start the engine. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 17 N Do not let the starter grip snap back. N Set the choke lever according to g N Squeeze the tabs (1) together. N Move the choke lever to...
the engine settles down to clear the combustion chamber. N Crank the engine several times with fuel. see "Spark Plug". 6 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at least five times - N Move the stop switch to I ). see "If the engine is cold. If the engine does not start N Make ... engine is cold". N Set the choke lever to 0. If the engine still does not start the engine. N Start the engine. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 17 N Do not let the starter grip snap back. N Set the choke lever according to g N Squeeze the tabs (1) together. N Move the choke lever to...
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..., SH 85 before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, wear, leaks) Clean x x x Control handle Check operation x x Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) 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...
..., SH 85 before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, wear, leaks) Clean x x x Control handle Check operation x x Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) 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...
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... 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 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 7 Choke Lever 8 Manual Fuel Pump 9 Filter Housing 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel Tank 12...
... 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 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 7 Choke Lever 8 Manual Fuel Pump 9 Filter Housing 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11 Fuel Tank 12...
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...5. Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 6. Filter Housing Covers and protects the air filter element. 10. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 25 4. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of direct contact with the suction tube as a vacuum and held by the left hand. 13. ... 15. Round Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. Fan Nozzle Alternative nozzle for a cold start. 9. Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for the blower tube to direct the airstream. 19. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 7.
...5. Choke Lever Eases engine starting the engine. 6. Filter Housing Covers and protects the air filter element. 10. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 25 4. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of direct contact with the suction tube as a vacuum and held by the left hand. 13. ... 15. Round Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. Fan Nozzle Alternative nozzle for a cold start. 9. Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for the blower tube to direct the airstream. 19. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 7.
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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 manual. STIHL products must not be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and...
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 manual. STIHL products must not be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and...
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...Warranty Period The warranty period will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of time, not to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for replacement as BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 29 If any emissionrelated part on your engine is... with applicable regulations for the first two years of sale, to the owner. If any emission-related part on your instruction manual. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. The warranty repairs will be completed in ...
...Warranty Period The warranty period will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of time, not to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not for replacement as BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 29 If any emissionrelated part on your engine is... with applicable regulations for the first two years of sale, to the owner. If any emission-related part on your instruction manual. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. The warranty repairs will be completed in ...
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...emission-related warranted parts: - Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings ...Converter (if applicable) - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be warranted for the period of the emission test. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. English required maintenance will be provided...
...emission-related warranted parts: - Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 30 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings ...Converter (if applicable) - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be warranted for the period of the emission test. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. English required maintenance will be provided...
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... emissions control system is designed, built and equipped, at no cost to the owner. www.stihlusa.com Coverage by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on or modified parts...presenting your failure to ensure the performance of two years. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 31 If any questions regarding your instruction manual. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your equipment is free from defects in a reasonable amount of sale, to...
... emissions control system is designed, built and equipped, at no cost to the owner. www.stihlusa.com Coverage by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on or modified parts...presenting your failure to ensure the performance of two years. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 31 If any questions regarding your instruction manual. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your equipment is free from defects in a reasonable amount of sale, to...