About This Service Manual; Applicable Documentation; Symbols In Text; Safety During Repair Work - Stihl BR 800 Service Manual

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About this Service Manual

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Applicable Documentation

Please observe the following documentation in
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addition to this service manual.
Spare parts documentation
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TI bulletins
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Instruction manual
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Symbols in Text

This symbol refers to a chapter in this service
manual.
A video is available for this chapter
This symbol shows the tightening torque for a
5 Nm
screw joint and the procedure after tightening.
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In this example: Tightening torque 5 Nm. Then
rotate 1 full turn counterclockwise.
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Safety During Repair Work

2.1

Protective Gloves

Sharp or hot components can cause cuts or burns.
If sharp or hot components have to be handled during
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a repair: Wear protective gloves.
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Safety Glasses

Particles and objects can be thrown into the air at high
speed during a repair. Thrown particles or objects can
cause eye injuries.
If there is a risk of particles being thrown during the
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repair: Wear safety glasses.
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Spare Parts

If spare parts not approved by STIHL are installed, they
may not fulfill the required function or deactivate safety
devices. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
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replacement parts.
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Preparations for Repair

3.1

Preparing the Blower

Drain the fuel tank into a container approved for fuels.
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Clean the blower.
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