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  • Page 1 STIHL BR 380 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Contents Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Techniques Assembling the Unit This machine has been built using Fuel modern production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance.

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Only use parts and accessories that are injury. explicity approved for this power tool by Observe all applicable local safety STIHL or are technically identical. If you Caution where there is a risk of regulations, standards and ordinances. have any questions in this respect, damaging the machine or its individual consult a servicing dealer.
  • Page 5 Check for leakage. To Applications reduce the risk of serious of fatal burn injuries, do STIHL offers a comprehensive range of not start or run the engine The blower is designed for blow- personal protective clothing and until leak is fixed.
  • Page 6 If the Always shut off the engine before taking impeller housing is damaged, consult the power tool off your back. your dealer – STIHL recommends you contact a STIHL servicing dealer. During Operation To reduce the risk of accidents and...
  • Page 7 Operate your power tool so that it combustible fluids. produces a minimum of noise and emissions – do not run the engine Watch out for small animals when unnecessarily, accelerate the engine vacuuming in open areas, yards and only when working. gardens. BR 380...
  • Page 8 Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular intervals. Maintenance and Repairs Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is Service the machine regularly. Do not in good condition – see "Specifications". attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the instruction manual.

  • Page 9: Assembling The Unit

    – the stops on the elbow and stub must line up. Fit the nut (3) in the hexagon recess in the stub. Insert the screw in the nut from the other side and tighten moderately – the elbow must still turn. BR 380...
  • Page 10 Push the nozzle (9) onto the blower tube (8) and rotate it clockwise until the bayonet coupling locks. Rotate the pleated hose (7) counterclockwise as far as stop and leave it in that position. BR 380...

  • Page 11: Fuel

    STIHL MotoMix is specially engineered for STIHL engines and guarantees long engine life. Put the unit on your back. MotoMix is not available in all markets.
  • Page 12 Engine oil Storing fuel mixture Use only high-quality two-stroke engine oil – preferably STIHL two-stroke engine oil, as this is specially engineered for Store in approved safety fuel canisters STIHL engines and guarantees long only in a dry, cool and secure place engine life.

  • Page 13: Fueling

    Position the machine so that the filler cap is facing up. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Filling up with fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank.

  • Page 14: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    Set the lever to the idle position before strong pull. switching off the engine. Do not pull out the starter rope all the way – it might otherwise break. BR 380...
  • Page 15 – even if the Move setting lever to lower stop – engine is cold. the engine settles down to idle Now start the engine. speed. Open throttle slightly – warm up the engine for a short period. BR 380...

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    For longer out-of- service periods – see "Storing the Machine". Turn the choke knob to g. Take out the screw (1) and remove the filter cover (2). BR 380...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Carburetor

    (4) in the filter cover. open. every correction to the low speed Fit the cover on the filter base (5) The low speed screw (L) is 1/4 turn screw (L). and tighten it down firmly. open. Start and warm up the engine. BR 380...

  • Page 18: Catalytic Converter

    (depending on model) must be run on a Check the standard setting. 50 : 1 mixture of unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil or Warm up the engine. equivalent two-stroke engine oil – see Turn high speed screw (H) chapter on "Fuel".

  • Page 19: Engine Running Behavior

    100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs If engine running behavior is of the type approved by STIHL – see unsatisfactory even though the air filter "Specifications". is clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may be the muffler.

  • Page 20: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    (1) together and then lift the clip away. Pull the spark arresting screen (2) out of the muffler. Clean the spark arresting screen if necessary. If the spark arresting screen is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new one. BR 380...
  • Page 21 Go to "Tensioning the rewind spring". Replacing a broken rewind spring Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of non-resinous oil. Remove the rope rotor as described in "Replacing the starter rope". Remove the spring housing and pieces of spring. BR 380...
  • Page 22 When the starter rope is fully extended it must still be possible to rotate the rotor another half turn. If this is not the case, the spring is overtensioned and could break. Take one turn of the rope off the rotor. BR 380...

  • Page 23: Storing The Machine

    Thoroughly clean the machine – pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. Store the machine in a dry, high or locked location, – out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. BR 380...

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Care

    Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection Cooling inlets Clean Check Spark arresting screen in muffler Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust - Retighten ing screws) Check Antivibration elements Have replaced by dealer BR 380...
  • Page 25 (very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Check Blower air intake screen Clean Throttle cable Adjust Safety labels Replace not in all versions, market-specific STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. BR 380...

  • Page 26: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid Parts Subject to Wear and regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage Tear training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual Parts Subject to Wear and Tear...

  • Page 27: Main Parts

    10 Back padding 11 Air filter 12 Antivibration elements 13 Spark plug boot 14 Muffler (some versions with spark arresting screen) 15 Carburetor adjusting screws 16 Choke knob 17 Starter grip 18 Fuel filler cap 19 Fuel tank Serial number BR 380...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Idle speed: 3,100 rpm www.stihl.com/vib/ Ignition System Sound pressure level L to DIN 11201 Electronic (breakerless) magneto ignition BR 380: 98 dB(A) Spark plug (resistor Bosch WSR 6 F, Sound power level L to DIN 3744 type): NGK BPMR 7 A Electrode gap: 0.5 mm...

  • Page 29: Special Accessories

    When repairing the machine, only use Directives 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC replacement parts which have been and 2000/14/EC and has been approved by STIHL for this power tool or developed and manufactured in are technically identical. Only use high- compliance with the following standards:...

  • Page 30: Quality Certification

    All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.
  • Page 32 0458-453-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04584530121A* 0458-453-0121-A...

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