Storing; Storing The Blower; Cleaning; Cleaning The Blower - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

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Carrying the blower
► Carry the blower on your back and hold the blower by the
operating handle with your right hand or carry it by the
handle.
Transporting the blower in a vehicle
► Attach the blower to the handle of the back plate using the
Velcro strap.
► Secure the blower in an upright position so that the blower
cannot tip over or move.

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14.1 Storing the blower

► Shut off the engine.
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► Attach the blower to the handle of the back plate using the
Velcro strap.
► The blower should be stored in such a way that the
following conditions are fulfilled:
– Blower must be out of the reach of children.
– Blower must be clean and dry.
If you store the blower for more than 3 months:
► Open the fuel tank cap.
► Drain the fuel tank.
► Seal fuel tank.
► Have the fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL dealer.
► Start the engine and run it at idling speed until it stops.

15 Cleaning

15.1 Cleaning the blower

► Shut off the engine.
► Allow the blower to cool down.
► Clean blower with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Clean the shield with a paintbrush or soft brush.

15.2 Cleaning the Spark Plug

► Shut off the engine.
► Allow the blower to cool down.
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