Assembling The Unit - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

WARNING
Never test the ignition system with the
boot removed from the spark plug or
with a removed spark plug, since
uncontained sparking may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not operate your power tool if the
muffler is damaged, missing or modified.
An improperly maintained muffler will
increase the risk of fire and hearing loss.
Your muffler is equipped with a spark-
arresting screen to reduce the risk of
fire; never operate your power tool if the
screen is missing, damaged or clogged.
Remember that the risk of a brush or
forest fire is greater in hot or dry
weather.
In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or
§ 4443 of the Public Resources Code to
use or operate gasoline-powered tools
on forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a
complying spark arrester that is
maintained in effective working order.
The owner/operator of this product is
responsible for properly maintaining the
spark arrester. Other states or
governmental entities/agencies, such as
the U.S. Forest Service, may have
similar requirements. Contact your local
fire agency or forest service for the laws
or regulations relating to fire protection
requirements.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except
the carburetor adjustment screws after
each use.
BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
For maintenance items please also refer
to the maintenance chart in this
instruction manual.
Store the power tool in a dry and high or
locked location out of reach of children.
Before storing for longer than a few
days, always empty the fuel tank. See
chapter "Storing the machine" in this
instruction manual.
Store fuel in an approved and properly
labeled safety-type canister only. Take
care when handling gasoline! For health
and safety reasons, avoid direct contact
with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel
vapor!

Assembling the Unit

Mounting the Control Handle
1
2
Pull the two halves of the clamp
N
apart.
Push the control handle (1) onto the
N
blower tube (2).
1
2
3
Line up the control handle (1) with
N
the tube's seam – as shown.
Secure the control handle (1) with
N
the screw (3) so that it can still be
moved on the blower tube (2).
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