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STIHL BR 380

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for BR 380

Page 1: ...STIHL BR 380 Instruction Manual...

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Page 3: ...e any queries concerning your machine Your Hans Peter Stihl Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Assembling the Unit 7 Fuel 9 Fueling 11 Information Before You Star...

Page 4: ...hat anyone using your power tool understands the information contained in this manual The use of noise emitting power tools may be restricted to certain times by national or local regulations Do not o...

Page 5: ...ers a comprehensive range of personal protective clothing and equipment Transporting the Power Tool Always stop the engine Transporting in a vehicle Properly secure your power tool to prevent turnover...

Page 6: ...ise quickly opening the fastener on the waist belt loosening the shoulder straps and setting down the unit Start the engine Start the engine at least 3 meters from the fueling spot outdoors only Your...

Page 7: ...e operating or standing near your power tool Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel system If dust levels are very high always wear a suitable respirator Operate your power tool so...

Page 8: ...echnical information Only use high quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine If you have any questions in this respect consult a servicing dealer STIH...

Page 9: ...s already connected and must not be kinked during assembly N Push the elbow 1 into the stub 2 as far as it will go the stops on the elbow and stub must line up N Fit the nut 3 in the hexagon recess in...

Page 10: ...til the bayonet coupling locks N Push the nozzle 9 onto the blower tube 8 and rotate it clockwise until the bayonet coupling locks N Rotate the pleated hose 7 counterclockwise as far as stop and leave...

Page 11: ...f gasoline fumes STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends using STIHL MotoMix This pre blended fuel is free of benzene and lead stands out because of a high octane rating and always provides the proper mixing r...

Page 12: ...for machines with a catalytic converter Mixing ratio with STIHL two cycle engine oil 1 50 1 50 1 part oil 50 parts gasoline Examples N Pour oil into an approved safety fuel canister first then add ga...

Page 13: ...fter fueling tighten down the filler cap as securely as possible by hand With the engine stopped and before starting check the air intake grille between the backplate and powerhead for blockages and c...

Page 14: ...o e N Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is still cold Starting N Place the unit securely on the ground and make sure that bystanders are well clear of the nozzle outlet N Make s...

Page 15: ...arm up the engine As soon as the engine runs N Move setting lever to lower stop the engine settles down to idle speed N Open throttle slightly warm up the engine for a short period If the engine does...

Page 16: ...his protects engine mounted components ignition carburetor from thermal overload After Finishing Work Storing for a short period Wait for the engine to cool down Empty the fuel tank and keep the machi...

Page 17: ...air filter and clean or replace as necessary N Check the spark arresting screen not in all versions in the muffler and clean or replace as necessary N Carefully turn both adjusting screws counterclock...

Page 18: ...converter integrated in the muffler reduces the harmful emissions in the exhaust gas The correct carburetor setting if adjustable and strict observance of the prescribed mix ratio of gasoline and two...

Page 19: ...onto the thread and tighten it down firmly On all spark plugs N Always press the boot 2 firmly on to the spark plug 3 If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean a...

Page 20: ...the clip away N Pull the spark arresting screen 2 out of the muffler N Clean the spark arresting screen if necessary N If the spark arresting screen is damaged or heavily carbonized fit a new one Rep...

Page 21: ...the pawl 5 in the rotor N Fit the washer 4 on the starter post N Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers to fit the spring clip 3 on the starter post and over the pawl s peg the spring clip must point c...

Page 22: ...the direction of the arrow N Hold the rotor steady Pull out and straighten the twisted rope N Release the rope rotor N Release the rope slowly so that it winds onto the rotor The starter grip must lo...

Page 23: ...al environmental requirements N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together N Thoroughly clean the machine pay special attention to the cy...

Page 24: ...chine Visual inspection condition leaks X X Clean X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean X Replace X Pickup body in fuel tank Have checked by dealer2 X Have replaced by dealer2 X X Fuel...

Page 25: ...L servicing dealer The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only If your daily work ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult very dusty work area etc shorten the sp...

Page 26: ...STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses a...

Page 27: ...rness 9 Backplate 10 Back padding 11 Air filter 12 Antivibration elements 13 Spark plug boot 14 Muffler some versions with spark arresting screen 15 Carburetor adjusting screws 16 Choke knob 17 Starte...

Page 28: ...he K factor in accordance with Directive 2006 42 EC is 2 5 dB A for the sound pressure level and sound power level the K factor in accordance with Directive 2006 42 EC is 2 0 m s2 for the vibration me...

Page 29: ...ts and damage to the machine STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number the logo and the STIHL parts symbol K the symb...

Page 30: ...h the highest quality standards An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems i...

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