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Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

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STIHL BR 500, 550, 600
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  • Page 1 STIH) STIHL BR 500, 550, 600 Instruction Manual Notice d’emploi...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ignition System ......... 3 Safety Precautions ......3 To receive maximum performance and Assembling the Blower – satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is with non-adjustable important that you read and understand blowing attachment ......11 the maintenance and safety precautions, Assembling the Blower –...

  • Page 3: Guide To Using This Manual

    STIHL dealer for illustration. environment. assistance. Example: Therefore some changes, modifications Loosen the screw (1) and improvements may not be covered Lever (2) ... in this manual. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 4: Ignition System

    Safety Precautions Warning! Most of these safety precautions and Constant operational readiness warnings apply to the use of all STIHL The use of any blower blowers. Different models may have This unit’s ignition system is always may be dangerous. It is different parts and controls.
  • Page 5 English Your STIHL blower is equipped with an Proper Clothing Warning! antivibration system (AV). The AV Warning! system is designed to reduce the Use of this product can generate dust, transmission of engine vibrations to the To reduce the risk of injury, the operator mists, and fumes containing chemicals operator's body.

  • Page 6: Assembling The Blower

    STIHL blower, their use may be crystalline silica as a substance known ANSI Z 87.1 (or your applicable national extremely dangerous. to cause cancer. When encountering standard).
  • Page 7 For these units down. When transporting your unit in a Warning! STIHL offers an optional kit for use in vehicle, properly secure it to prevent Gasoline is an extremely especially dry and dusty conditions. The turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the flammable fuel.
  • Page 8 Using the grip, turn the cap firmly chipping). If any damage is found, stop clockwise as far as it will go (approx. a using the unit and contact your STIHL Warning! quarter turn). dealer for repair. Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation.
  • Page 9 You may also permanently damage the engine. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 10 Pay attention to the direction of the wind, other confined areas. i.e., do not work against the wind. Keep the space behind and beside the engine clear at all times to allow for the escape of hot and toxic exhaust fumes. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 11 The blower can be used for clearing leaves, grass, paper, dust and light snow in yards, gardens, sports stadiums, parks, driveways and parking lots. It is also suitable for drying cars and clearing forest paths. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 12: Assembling The Blower - With Non-Adjustable Blowing Attachment

    Use the specified spark plug Before storing for longer than a few and make sure it and the ignition lead days, always empty the fuel tank. are always in good condition. See “Guide to Using the Manual” BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 13 (7) (without retainer clamp (9) (with retainer for throttle for throttle cable) – screw recess cable) – screw recess and retainer facing you. facing you. Pass the discharge wire (1) through the pleated hose (7). BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 14 The hook on the discharge wire must be attached to the eye (arrow). Tighten down the screw (12) firmly. min. 1 cm min. 1/2" – The discharge wire must project at least 1 cm. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 15: Assembling The Blower

    Clip throttle cable (4) with sleeve (5) and then remove them. to retainer (6). Move the control handle (1) along the tube to the most comfortable position. Tighten down the screw (3) firmly. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 16: Assembling The Blower - With Length-Adjustable Blowing Attachment

    Push blower tube (1) onto blower opening in the backplate. conductive control handle. tube (2) and engage it in one of the slots (3). See “Guide to Using the Manual” BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 17 8 = Line up the hose clamp (8) (with recess facing you. the blower tube (2) and engage it on retainer for throttle cable) – screw the lug (12). recess and retainer facing you. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 18 Clip throttle cable (4) with sleeve (5) to retainer (6). Move the control handle (1) along Attach blower tube to handle the tube to the most comfortable opening in the backplate. position. Tighten down the screw (3) firmly. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Throttle Cable

    Move the throttle trigger to the full throttle position – as far as stop. Turn the screw in the throttle trigger slowly clockwise until you feel initial resistance. Lift the tabs of the two sliding adjusters. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 20: 4-Mix Engine

    Your engine requires a mixture of high- seizure. principle. quality premium gasoline and high- quality two-stroke air-cooled engine oil. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke air- Use premium branded unleaded cooled engine oils for mixing. gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 89 RON.

  • Page 21: Fueling

    (ml) 0.02 (20) 0.10 (100) Rotate the cap about 1/4 turn 0.20 (200) counterclockwise and remove. 0.30 (300) 0.40 (400) 0.50 (500) Dispose of empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 22: Information Before You Start

    If the clip does not lie completely flat on the cap and the lug does not engage the recess (see arrow), the cap is not properly closed. You must repeat the above steps. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 23 Turn the choke knob to n left hand on the housing and put one Also use this position if the engine foot against the base to prevent it has been running but is still cold. slipping. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 24 Engage the throttle trigger (2) in the At very low outside temperatures full throttle position. Continue cranking until the engine Open the throttle slightly – warm up runs. the engine for a short period. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 25: Replacing The Air Filter

    Dirty air filters reduce engine power, increase fuel consumption and make starting more difficult. If there is a noticeable loss of engine power: Turn the choke knob to l Take out the screws (1). Remove the filter cover (2). BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 26: Motor Management

    Remove the filter element (3) – if it is dirty or damaged, fit a new element. Fit the new filter element in the filter housing. Fit the filter cover. Insert and tighten down the screws firmly. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 27 It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to the low speed screw (L). see "Guide to Using this Manual" BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 28: Checking The Spark Plug

    SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 29: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    (3) off the starter post. The rewind spring may pop out and uncoil – take care to avoid injury. Carefully remove the rope rotor with washer (4) and pawls (5). see "Guide to Using this Manual" BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
  • Page 30 (7) and secure it with a simple overhand knot. Lubricate the rope rotor bore with non-resinous oil. Push the rope rotor onto the starter post (8) and turn it back and forth to engage the rewind spring’s anchor loop. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 31: Storing The Machine

    If this is not the screw it in position. case, the spring is overtensioned and could break. Take one turn of rope off the rotor. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 32: Maintenance Chart

    Check Blower air intake screen Clean Throttle cable Adjust Check Discharge wire (machines with non- adjustable blowing attachment) Replace Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends that this work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 33: Parts And Controls - With Non-Adjustable Blowing Attachment

    1 Nozzle, straight* 2 Nozzle, curved* 3 Blower tube BR 550 / 600* 4 Blower tube BR 500* 5 Blower tube BR 500 / 550 / 600 6 Control handle 7 Throttle trigger 8 Setting lever 9 Pleated hose...
  • Page 34 For run and stop. Sets the trottle to For tuning carburetor. various positions or stops the 18. Choke Knob engine. Eases engine starting by enriching Pleated Hose mixture. For blowing in the desired direction. 10. Harness For carrying the unit. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 35: Parts And Controls - With Length-Adjustable Blowing Attachment

    1 Nozzle, straight* 2 Nozzle, curved* 3 Blower tube BR 550 / 600* 4 Blower tube BR 500* 5 Blower tube BR 500 / 550 / 600 6 Control handle 7 Throttle trigger 8 Setting lever 9 Pleated hose...
  • Page 36 For run and stop. Sets the trottle to Eases engine starting by enriching various positions or stops the mixture. engine. Pleated Hose For blowing in the desired direction. 10. Harness For carrying the unit. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    1,4 l (1400 cm STIHL 4-MIX Motor Fuel mix: see “Fuel” Displacement: 64,8 cm Bore: 50 mm Rewind starter Stroke: 33 mm Idle speed: 2 500 rpm Starter rope: dia. 3,5 mm x 960 mm BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...

  • Page 38: Special Accessories

    Curved nozzle* performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. Warranty claims following repairs can be Contact your STIHL dealer for the latest accepted only if the repair has been information on these and other special performed by an authorized STIHL accessories.

  • Page 39: Stihl Limited Emission Control Warranty Statement

    English STIHL Limited Emission Control Warranty Statement This statement is given voluntarily, based on the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) as agreed in April 1999 between Environmental Canada and STIHL Limited Your Warranty Rights Manufacturer's Warranty You are responsible for presenting your...
  • Page 40 English you have signed and sent back the war- Warranty Work Maintenance Requirements ranty card to STIHL Ltd. If any emission STIHL Limited shall remedy warranty The maintenance instructions in this related part on your engine is defective, defects at any authorized STIHL...

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