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BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85

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WARNING

Fueling Instructions

WARNING

Fuel your power tool in well-ventilated 

areas, outdoors. Always shut off the 

engine and allow it to cool before 

refueling. Gasoline vapor pressure may 

build up inside the fuel tank depending 

on the fuel used, the weather conditions 

and the tank venting system.
In order to reduce the risk of burns and 

other personal injury from escaping gas 

vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler 

cap on your power tool carefully so as to 

allow any pressure build-up in the tank 

to release slowly. Never remove the fuel 

filler cap while the engine is running.
Select bare ground for fueling and move 

at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling 

spot before starting the engine. Wipe off 

any spilled fuel before starting your 

machine.

WARNING

WARNING

Before Starting

WARNING

Always check your power tool for proper 

condition and operation before starting, 

particularly the throttle trigger, throttle 

trigger lockout and stop switch. The 

throttle trigger must move freely. Never 

attempt to modify the controls or safety 

devices.

WARNING

Check fuel system for leaks, especially 

the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose 

connections, manual fuel pump (only for 

power tools equipped with a manual fuel 

pump). Do not start the engine if there 

are leaks or damage – risk of fire! Have 

the machine repaired by a servicing 

dealer before using it.

WARNING

Never operate your power tool if it is 

damaged, improperly adjusted or 

maintained, or not completely or 

securely assembled.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not 

operate your blower unless it has a 

properly mounted blower tube.

WARNING

Check that the spark plug boot is 

securely mounted on the spark plug – a 

loose boot may cause arcing that could 

ignite combustible fumes and cause a 

fire.

WARNING

Keep the handles clean and dry at all 

times; it is particularly important to keep 

them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, 

grease or resin in order for you to 

maintain a firm grip and properly control 

your power tool.

Starting

WARNING

Start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) 

from the fueling spot, outdoors only.

Gasoline is an extremely 

flammable fuel. If spilled 

and ignited by a spark or 

other ignition source, it 

can cause fire and seri

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ous burn injury or 

property damage. Use 

extreme caution when 

handling gasoline or fuel 

mix. Do not smoke or 

bring any fire or flame 

near the fuel or the power 

tool. Note that combusti

-

ble fuel vapor may 

escape from the fuel 

system.

Check for fuel leakage 

while refueling and during 

operation. If fuel leakage 

is found, do not start or 

run the engine until the 

leak is fixed and any 

spilled fuel has been 

wiped away. Take care 

not to get fuel on your 

clothing. If this happens, 

change your clothing 

immediately.

Unit vibrations can cause 

an improperly tightened 

fuel filler cap to loosen or 

come off and spill quanti

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ties of fuel. In order to 

reduce the risk of fuel 

spillage and fire, tighten 

the fuel filler cap by hand 

as securely as possible.

Summary of Contents for BG 55

Page 1: ...all safety precautions improper use can cause serious or fatal injury ADVERTENCIA Antes de usar la m quina lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones el uso in...

Page 2: ...Instruction Manual 1 34 Manual de instrucciones 35 70...

Page 3: ...ealer 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 obser...

Page 4: ...As a result engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time Therefore some changes modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual If the operating characteristics or...

Page 5: ...and s ability to feel and regulate temperature produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis WARNING This STIHL blower is not equipped with an...

Page 6: ...ic charging and subsequent injury from loss of control your blower has features designed to help reduce the build up of static electricity in the blower tube and equalize the charge with the engine an...

Page 7: ...WARNING Never operate your power tool if it is damaged improperly adjusted or maintained or not completely or securely assembled To reduce the risk of injury do not operate your blower unless it has...

Page 8: ...and lawns The fan nozzle either included with unit or available as special accessory produces a broad and powerful airstream at ground level It can be aimed and controlled very accurately This nozzle...

Page 9: ...trolled i e kept at or near the ambient background level the operator and any bystanders should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH MSHA for the type of dust encountered WARNING If the substance being...

Page 10: ...rviced and repaired by your STIHL servicing dealer only WARNING The muffler and other parts of the engine e g fins of the cylinder spark plug become hot during operation and remain hot for a while aft...

Page 11: ...s in the muffler Due to this process the muffler does not cool down as rapidly as con ventional mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is shut off To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries whe...

Page 12: ...our STIHL servicing dealer only Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer The solid jet of water may damage parts of the machine WARNING Use the specified spark plug and make sure it and the ig...

Page 13: ...oved 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 Mounting the Blower...

Page 14: ...al of the vacuum attachment The vacuum attachment is available as a special accessory Fitting the Elbow N From inside the catcher bag 2 push the elbow 1 through the intake opening and pull it outwards...

Page 15: ...hen open the intake screen N Push guideways 9 on suction tube 10 onto lugs 11 on fan housing and N rotate suction tube in direction of arrow to lock it in position Removing the Elbow N Loosen the scre...

Page 16: ...mum speed of the engine change if you switch from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to another fuel with a much higher or lower ethanol content This problem can be avoided by always using fuel wit...

Page 17: ...s securely as possible by hand Change the fuel pick up body every year Before storing your machine for a long period drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry Starting the E...

Page 18: ...e bulb is filled with fuel If the engine is cold N Set the choke lever 5 to g N Pull the starter rope five times N Set the choke lever 5 to e N Continue cranking until the engine runs If the engine is...

Page 19: ...top switch to I N Repeat the starting procedure If the engine still does not start N Move the stop switch to 0 N Remove the spark plug see Spark Plug N Dry the spark plug N Crank the engine several ti...

Page 20: ...design of the fundamental engine parameters and components e g carburation ignition timing and valve or port timing without the addition of any major hardware General Information The carburetor comes...

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