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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Precautions ......3 Assembling the Blower ....10 To receive maximum performance and Fitting Backpack ......13 satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is Fuel ..........14 important that you read and understand Fueling ..........15 the maintenance and safety precautions,... -
Page 3: Guide To Using This Manual
Engineering improvements in different ways: components. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually Step or procedure without direct Note or hint which is not essential improve all of its products. As a result, reference to an illustration. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
It is Most of these safety precautions and machines) exposing the operator to important that you read, warnings apply to the use of all STIHL vibrations may produce whitefinger fully understand and blowers. Different models may have... - Page 5 STIHL blower models flared or cuffed pants, operations. are authorized. Although certain scarfs, unconfined long unauthorized attachment are useable for hair or anything that could the STIHL blower, their use may be be drawn into the air extremely dangerous. intake. BR 45...
- Page 6 If the buffers are torn different fuel caps. or damaged, they should be replaced by Use extreme caution when handling your STIHL dealer. Failure of one or gasoline or fuel mix. Cap with Grip more buffers may cause the engine or...
- Page 7 If any damage is found, stop guide the starter rope slowly back to corresponding recess in the filler neck, using the unit and contact your STIHL permit the rope to rewind properly. the cap is not properly seated and dealer for repair.
- Page 8 STIHL Servicing Dealer. proper ventilation when working in your muffler serviced and repaired by trenches or other confined areas. your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. Working instructions Keep the space behind and beside the engine clear at all times to allow for the Work carefully.
- Page 9 Before using the blower for the first time, your employer or a local OSHA NIOSH / MSHA for the substance at practice opening the quick-release representative. issue. fastener several times so that you know how it works. BR 45...
- Page 10 To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss your owner's manual. Have such work of control, do not walk backward while performed at your STIHL service shop operating the machine. only. Check fuel filler cap for leaks at regular MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND intervals.
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Page 11: Assembling The Blower
Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Loosen the screws (1). Push the elbow (2) with lug (3) into the fan housing stub (5) as far as the stops (4). BR 45... - Page 12 Tighten the screw (6) firmly. push it home in the direction of the Move the control handle (8) along arrow. the tube to the most comfortable position. Tighten the screws (1) firmly. Tighten the clamp screw (6) firmly. BR 45...
- Page 13 (11) on the fan housing stub (5). Loosen the screws (1). (long) or position b (short), and Rotate the elbow in the direction of rotate it in the direction of the arrow the arrow (counterclockwise) and to lock in position. pull it out. BR 45...
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Page 14: Fitting Backpack
Close and lock quick-action fastener (C) by pushing it together. Use straps (3) to fix position of harness – (adjust to size). Squeeze the hooks to open the quick-action fastener (D). Back padding must fit firmly and securely against your back. BR 45... -
Page 15: Fuel
/ USA Fuel This engine is certified to operate on Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or Gaso- Oil (STIHL 50:1 or unleaded gasoline and with the mix equivalent branded two-stroke air- line equivalent branded TC oils) ratio 50:1. -
Page 16: Fueling
– this is the starting throttle position. The setting lever enables you select and hold any throttle position between idle (lower stop) and full throttle (upper stop). BR 45... - Page 17 Make sure you have a firm footing: Move choke lever (3) to e Hold the machine firmly with your Continue cranking until the engine left hand on the handle and put one runs. foot against the base to prevent it slipping. BR 45...
- Page 18 If the engine stops during warm-up or (choke, throttle trigger in starting under acceleration: throttle position, stop switch on I). Repeat starting procedure as Repeat starting procedure. described under "If engine is cold". Your machine is now ready for operation. BR 45...
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Page 19: Operating Instructions
Store the machine in a dry Set choke lever to e Now start the engine. place. Check tightness of nuts and – even if the engine is cold. screws (not adjusting screws) at regular Now start the engine. intervals and retighten as necessary. BR 45... -
Page 20: Using The Blower
Do not blow debris lowest possible throttle speed to do onto neighbouring properties. the job. The BR 45 blower is designed for single- handed operation. It is carried as a Check your equipment before backpack and operated with the right operation, especially the muffler, air hand on the control handle. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Air Filter
Squeeze the tabs (1) together, Fit the filter (3) in the housing (4). swing filter cover (2) open and take Fit the filter cover (2) so that it snaps it away. into positon. Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. BR 45... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Carburetor
Turn high speed screw (H) clock- clockwise as far as stop (max. wise (leaner) no further than stop. turn). Open the low speed screw (L) one At sea level full turn. Turn high speed screw (H) counter- clockwise (richer) no further than stop. BR 45... -
Page 23: Catalytic Converter
Checking the Spark Plug Adjusting Idle Speed Units with a catalytic converter* may only be operated with unleaded gasoline and STIHL two cycle engine oil or equivalent quality two cycle engine oils in a mix ratio of 50:1 (see chapter “Fuel”). -
Page 24: Engine Running Behavior
Remove spark plug - see “Starting / muffler. Stopping the Engine“. Have the muffler checked for Clean dirty spark plug. contamination (coking) by a STIHL Check electrode gap (A) and dealer. readjust if necessary – see "Specifications". Use only resistor type spark plugs of the approved range. -
Page 25: Rewind Starter
Store the machine in a dry, high or See also chapter “Starting / locked location - out of the reach of Stopping the Engine”! children and other unauthorized persons. Replace a damaged starter rope in good time or have it replaced by your STIHL dealer! BR 45... -
Page 26: Maintenance Chart
Check idle adjustment Carburetor Readjust idle Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Cooling inlets Clean Check Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace Accessible screws and nuts Retighten (not adjusting screws) Visual inspection Anti-vibration elements Have replaced by STIHL dealer BR 45... -
Page 27: Main Parts And Controls
14 Control handle 15 Shoulder strap 16 Back padding 17 Waist strap 18 Support frame 19 Anti-vibration elements 20 Pleated hose 21 Throttle cable 22 Blower tube 23 Nozzle # Serial number 19 19 see "Guide to Using this Manual" BR 45... - Page 28 The grip of the pull starter, which is Helps support and distribute load. the device to start the engine. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. Filter Housing Encloses and protects the air filter. Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. BR 45...
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Page 29: Specifications
Warranty claims following repairs can be Air velocity emission requirements. accepted only if the repair has been 116 MPH (52 m/s) performed by an authorized STIHL Category A = 300 hours, B = 125 hours, dealer using original STIHL replacement C = 50 hours parts. -
Page 30: Stihl Incorporated Federal And California Emission Control Warranty Statement
California. STIHL service center as soon as a designed, built and equipped to meet the In other states, 1997 and later model problem exists. -
Page 31: Stihl
(see also instruction "Fuel"). warranty card to STIHL. If any emission owner if it is determined that a warranted Deviations from this recommendation related part on your engine is defective, part is defective. - Page 32 / USA BR 45...
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