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The use of noise emitting power tools may be

restricted to certain times by national or local

regulations.
Do not operate your power tool if any of its com‐

ponents are damaged.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean your

power tool. The solid jet of water may damage

parts of the power tool.

2.1

Accessories and replacement

parts

Only use parts and accessories that are explicitly

approved for this power tool by STIHL or are

technically identical. If you have any questions in

this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Use only

high quality parts and accessories in order to

avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the

machine.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL

replacement parts and accessories. They are

specifically designed to match the product and

meet your performance requirements.
Never attempt to modify your machine in any

way since this may increase the risk of personal

injury. STIHL excludes all liability for personal

injury and damage to property caused while

using unauthorized attachments.

2.2

Physical Condition

To operate this power tool you must be rested, in

good physical condition and mental health.
If you have any condition that might be aggrava‐

ted by strenuous work, check with your doctor

before operating a power tool.
Persons with pacemakers only: The ignition sys‐

tem of your power tool produces an electromag‐

netic field of a very low intensity. This field may

interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce

health risks, STIHL recommends that persons

with pacemakers consult their physician and the

pacemaker manufacturer before operating this

power tool.
Do not operate the sprayer if you are under the

influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol)

which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.

2.3

Intended Use

The blower is designed for blow-sweeping

leaves, grass, paper and similar materials, e.g. in

gardens, sports stadiums, car parks and drive‐

ways. It is also suitable for blow-sweeping forest

paths.
Do not blow-sweep hazardous materials.
Do not use the machine for any other purpose

because of the increased risk of accidents and

damage to the machine. Never attempt to modify

the product in any way since this may result in

accidents or damage to the product.

2.4

Clothing and Equipment

Wear proper protective clothing and equipment.

Clothing must be sturdy but allow

complete freedom of movement.

Wear snug-fitting clothing, an overall

and jacket combination, do not wear

a work coat.
Avoid clothing with loose drawstrings,

laces and ribbons, scarves, neckties,

jewelry or anything that could be

sucked into the air intake in the side

and bottom of the machine. Tie up

and confine long hair so that it cannot

be sucked into the machine.

Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of eye injuries,

wear close-fitting safety glasses in

accordance with European Standard

EN 166. Make sure the safety

glasses are a comfortable and snug

fit.

Wear hearing protection, e.g. earplugs or ear

muffs.
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of personal

protective clothing and equipment.

2.5

Transporting the Power Tool

Always shut off the engine.
Transporting in a vehicle:

Properly secure your power tool to prevent

turnover, fuel spillage and damage.

2.6

Fueling

Gasoline is an extremely flammable

fuel. Keep clear of naked flames. Do

not spill any fuel – do not smoke.

Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and

cause a fire.

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

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Summary of Contents for BR 350

Page 1: ...BR 350 2 19 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... may modify the design engineering and appearance of our products periodically Therefore some changes modifications and improvements may not be covered in this man ual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Special safety precautions must be observed when working with a power tool It is important that you read the instruction manual before first use and keep it in a safe place for future refe...

Page 3: ...he influence of any substance drugs alcohol which might impair vision dexterity or judgment 2 3 Intended Use The blower is designed for blow sweeping leaves grass paper and similar materials e g in gardens sports stadiums car parks and drive ways It is also suitable for blow sweeping forest paths Do not blow sweep hazardous materials Do not use the machine for any other purpose because of the incr...

Page 4: ...ss straps and back pack replace damaged or worn straps A worn blower housing cracks nicks chips may result in an increased risk of injury from thrown foreign objects If the blower housing is damaged consult your dealer STIHL recom mends you contact a STIHL servicing dealer To reduce the risk of accidents do not operate your power tool if it is not in a safe condition For emergencies Practice quick...

Page 5: ...rials e g wood chips bark dry grass fuel If your power tool is subjected to unusually high loads for which it was not designed e g heavy impact or a fall always check that it is in good condition before continuing work see also Before Starting Work Check the fuel system in particular for leaks and make sure the safety devices are working properly Do not continue operating your power tool if it is ...

Page 6: ...nd meet your performance requirements To reduce the risk of injury always shut off the engine before carrying out any maintenance or repairs or cleaning the machine Exception Carburetor and idle speed adjustments Do not turn the engine over on the starter with the spark plug boot or spark plug removed since there is otherwise a risk of fire from uncontained sparking Do not service or store your ma...

Page 7: ...tting the Harness 0009BA007 KN 5 7 Push the blower tube 5 into the stub of plea ted hose 4 as far as the stop Move the control handle 7 along the tube to the most comfortable position Tighten down the screw on the control han dle 7 4 Adjusting the Throttle Cable It may be necessary to correct the adjustment of the throttle cable after assembling the machine or after a prolonged period of operation...

Page 8: ... rat ing of at least 90 ROC leaded or unleaded Gasoline with an alcohol component exceeding 10 can cause impaired engine performance in engines with manually adjustable carburetors and thus should not be used in these engines Engines with M Tronic deliver full engine per formance using gasoline with an alcohol compo nent of up to 27 E27 6 2 2 Engine oil If you mix the fuel yourself use only STIHL ...

Page 9: ...BA086 KN Before fueling clean the filler cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank Position the machine so that the filler cap faces up 7 2 Opening screw type tank cap 002BA447 KN Turn the cap counterclockwise until it can be removed from the tank opening Remove the cap 7 3 Filling up with fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank STIHL...

Page 10: ... Throttle trig ger 2 can be moved to any position Switch off engine Ignition is interrupted engine stops The setting lever 1 is not locked in this position It springs back to the run position F The ignition is again ready for operation Lock position C The throttle trigger 2 can be locked in three positions 1 3 throttle 2 3 throttle and full throttle To disengage the lock move the setting lever 1 b...

Page 11: ...ers are well clear of the nozzle outlet Make sure you have a firm footing Hold the unit with your left hand on the housing and put one foot against the base plate to prevent it slipping Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull Do not pull out the starter rope to full length it might otherwise break Do not let the starter grip s...

Page 12: ...Check that the spark plug boot is properly con nected Repeat the starting procedure Fuel tank run until completely dry After refueling press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five times even if the bulb is fil led with fuel Set the choke knob according to engine tem perature Start the engine 10 Operating Instructions 10 1 During Operation After a long period of full throttle operation allow the e...

Page 13: ...ssary see chapter on Adjusting the Throttle Cable Check the spark arresting screen not in all models country specific in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary 12 3 Standard Setting 0002BA082 KN H L Turn high speed screw H counterclockwise as far as stop no more than 3 4 turn Turn the low speed screw L clockwise as far as stop then turn it back 3 4 turn 12 4 Adjusting Idle Speed Carry out t...

Page 14: ...suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL see Specifica tions 13 1 Removing the spark plug 2 0002BA049 KN Pull off the spark plug boot 1 vertically Unscrew the spark plug 2 13 2 Checking the Spark Plug 000BA039 KN A Clean dirty spark plug Check electrode gap A and readjust if neces sary see Specifications Rectify the problems which have caused foul ing of the spark plug Possible causes ...

Page 15: ...park Arrestor in Muffler and Spacer WARNUNG To reduce the risk of damage to persons or objects from contact with hot parts never oper ate the machine without a spacer or with the spacer damaged If the engine is down on power have the spark arrestor in the muffler checked 0002BA095 KN Check the spacer for damage Have a damaged spacer replaced immediately 17 Maintenance and Care The following interv...

Page 16: ...ed by serv icing dealer1 X X Fuel tank Clean X Carburetor Check idle speed X X Readjust idle speed X Spark plug Adjust electrode gap X Replace after every 100 hours of operation Intake port for cooling air Visual inspection X Clean X Spark arresting screen in muffler Check if installed X Check or replace1 X Spacer shim check X Have replaced by serv icing dealer1 X X All accessible screws nuts and ...

Page 17: ...19 2 Ignition system Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug suppressed NGK BPMR 7 A Bosch WSR 6 F Electrode gap 0 5 mm 19 3 Fuel system All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity 1700 cm3 1 7 l 19 4 Blowing capacity Blowing force 17 N Air velocity 75 m s Air throughput 740 m3 h Maximum air speed 90 m s Maximum air flow rate without blower tube 1150 m3 h 19 5 Weigh...

Page 18: ...hine may only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this user manual All other repairs must be carried out by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author ized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical informat...

Page 19: ...ave been determined in accordance with Directive 2000 14 EC Annex V and standard ISO 11094 Measured sound power level BR 350 105 dB A Guaranteed sound power level BR 350 107 dB A Technical documents deposited at ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Produktzulassung Product Licensing The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product Done at Waiblingen 03 03 2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Dr Jürge...

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