Blowing; Setting To Winter Mode; After Finishing Work; When Work Is Finished - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

12 After Finishing Work

11.2 Blowing

► Point the nozzle at the ground.
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.

11.3 Setting to winter mode

The carburetor may ice up if the engine is operated at
temperatures below + 10 °C. The shutter must be set to the
winter mode so that carburetor is additionally heated by
warm air from around the engine.
NOTICE
The engine may overheat if is operated in winter mode
temperatures above + 10 °C.
► Change setting to summer mode
► Shut off the engine.
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► Unscrew the screws (1).
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► Remove filter cover (2) and air filter (3).
► Clean the area around the air filter (3) with a damp cloth
or a soft brush.
► Loosen the screw (4).
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► Set the flap (5) to the winter mode position
► Fully tighten the screw (4).
► Insert the air filter (3) and put on the filter cover (2).
► Insert screws (1) and tighten.
12 After Finishing Work

12.1 When Work is Finished

► Shut off the engine.
► Allow the blower to cool down.
► If the blower is wet: Allow the blower to dry.
► Clean blower.

13 Transporting

13.1 Transporting the blower

► Shut off the engine.
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