Stihl BG 55, Instruction Manual

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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your blower.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is
important that you read, understand and
follow the safety precautions and the
operating and maintenance instructions
in chapter "Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques" before using your
blower. For further information you can
go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a blower is a high-speed tool,
some special safety precautions must
be observed as with any other power
tool to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Assembling the Blower 11
Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 12
Fuel 14
Fueling 15
Starting / Stopping the Engine 15
Cleaning the Air Filter 17
Engine Management 18
Adjusting the Carburetor 18
Catalytic Converter 20
Spark Plug 20
Engine Running Behavior 21
Rewind Starter 21
Storing the Machine 22
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 22
Maintenance and Care 23
Main Parts 24
Specifications 27
Maintenance and Repairs 28
Disposal 28
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 29
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 31
Trademarks 33