Stihl BR 700, Instruction Manual

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► The blower should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
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Blower must be out of the reach of children.
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Blower must be clean and dry.
► If you store the blower for more than 30 days:
► Open the fuel tank cap.
► Drain the fuel tank.
► Close the fuel tank.
► If a manual fuel pump is fitted: Press the
manual fuel pump at least 5 times.
► Start the engine and run it at idling speed
until it stops.
15 Cleaning
15.1 Cleaning the blower
► Shut off the engine.
► Allow the blower to cool down.
► Clean blower with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Clean the shield with a paintbrush or soft
brush.
15.2 Cleaning the Spark Plug
► Shut off the engine.
► Allow the blower to cool down.
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► Pull off the spark plug boot (1).
► If the area around the spark plug (2) is soiled:
Clean the spark plug (2) with a cloth.
► Unscrew the spark plug (2).
► Clean the spark plug (2) with a cloth.
► If the spark plug (2) is corroded: Install a new
spark plug (2).
► Fit the spark plug (2) and tighten it down
firmly.
► Press the spark plug boot (1) firmly home.
16 Maintenance
16.1 Maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient
conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
If engine is low on power or cranking effort is
very high
► Have valve clearance checked and, if neces‐
sary, adjusted by a STIHL specialist dealer.
After every 100 hours of operation
► Replace the spark plug.
After every 150 hours of operation
► Have the combustion chamber cleaned by a
STIHL specialist dealer.
Monthly
► Have the fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL dealer.
► Have the pickup body in the fuel tank cleaned
by a STIHL dealer.
Annually
► Have the blower checked by a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
► Have the pickup body in the fuel tank replaced
by a STIHL dealer.
17 Repairing
17.1 Repairing the Blower
The blower cannot be repaired by the user.
► If the blower is damaged: Do not use the
blower and contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Troubleshooting the Blower
Most problems can be attributed to the same cause.
► Carry out the following measures:
► Replace the air filter.
► Clean or replace the spark plug.
► Adjust saw for winter or summer operation.
► Adjust the idle speed.
► If the problem continues: Carry out the measured listed below.
15 Cleaning English
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