Cleaning, Maintenance And Repair; Preparing The Blower For Operation; Assembling The Blower; Mounting The Control Handle - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

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4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

WARNING
￭ The blower can start up unintentionally if the engine is
running during cleaning, maintenance or repair
operations. This may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Shut off the engine.
► Pull off spark plug boot.
￭ The muffler and engine may be hot after a period of
operation. This can result in burn injuries.
► Wait until the muffler and engine cool down.
￭ Harsh detergents, cleaning with a water jet or sharp
objects can damage the blower. If the blower is not
cleaned as described in this instruction manual,
components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. They may cause
serious injury to persons.
► Clean the blower as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ If the blower is not maintained as described in this user
manual, components may no longer function properly or
safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This may
result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the blower.
► If the blower needs to be serviced or repaired: Contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

5 Preparing the Blower for Operation

5.1 Preparing the Blower for Operation
The following steps must be performed before commencing
work:
► Make sure the blower is in a safe condition, @ 4.6.
► Clean blower, @ 15.1.
► Mount the blower tube, @ 6.2.
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5 Preparing the Blower for Operation
► Mount the control handle, @ 6.1.
► Attach nozzle, @ 6.3.
► Refuel blower, @ 8.2.
► Fit the backpack, @ 7.1.
► Adjust the control handle, @ 7.3.
► Adjust the blower tube, @ 7.4.
► Check the controls, @ 10.1.
► If it is not possible to carry out these steps: do not use the
blower. Consult a STIHL servicing dealer.

6 Assembling the Blower

6.1

Mounting the Control Handle

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► Push the control handle (1) onto the blower tube (3).
► Insert and tighten down the screw (2) firmly.
► Press the bushing (4) into the throttle cable holder (5).
The bushing engages with an audible click.
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