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► Fit the fuel tank cap on the tank opening.

► Turn the tank cap clockwise and tighten it

down firmly by hand.

The fuel tank is closed.

9

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

9.1

Selecting the correct starting

procedure

When must the engine be prepared for starting?
The engine must be prepared for starting if the

following condition is met:

The engine is at ambient temperature.

► Prepare engine for start-up,   9.2 and then

start the engine,   9.3.

When can the engine be started without prepara‐

tion?
The engine can be started directly if the following

condition is met:

The engine can be started without preparation

if it has been running for at least 1 minute and

only shut down for a short work break.

The engine stopped when accelerated for the

first time.

The engine stopped because the fuel tank was

empty.

► Starting the engine,   9.3.

9.2

Preparing the engine for start

► Select the correct starting procedure.

► Stand the blower on a level surface.

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► Move the Master Control Lever (1) to posi‐

tion  .

► Depress the manual fuel pump (2) at least 6

times.

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► Move the choke lever (3) to position  .

► Press the blower onto the ground with the left

hand on the motor and step onto the base

plate with the right foot.

► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand

until you feel it engage.

► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the

starter rope to rewind several times until the

engine fires and stops.

9.3

Starting the engine

► Select the correct starting procedure.

► Place the blower on a level surface and place

the blowpipe on the floor.

3

1

2

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► Move the Master Control Lever (1) to posi‐

tion  .

► Depress the manual fuel pump (3) at least 6

times.

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► Move the choke lever (4) to position  .

English

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Summary of Contents for BR 700

Page 1: ...BR 700 2 16 Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus tainable and responsible handling of natural resources This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally frie...

Page 3: ...ts the air stream 19 Nozzle The nozzle directs and controls the air stream 20 Union nut The union nut is used to adjust the blowpipe length 21 Throttle cable Connects the throttle trigger to the engin...

Page 4: ...a STIHL servicing dealer or other expert before operating the blower for the first time The user is not under the influence of alcohol medicines or drugs If you have any doubts be sure to consult a S...

Page 5: ...as described in this User Manual or in the User Manual for the accessories Do not insert objects into the openings in the blower Replace worn or damaged labels If you have any doubts be sure to consul...

Page 6: ...the user stumbling falling and suffer ing serious injury Keep calm and plan your work If light and visibility are poor Do not work with the blower Do not use the blower on your own Do not work above s...

Page 7: ...cts can damage the blower If the blower is not cleaned as described in this instruction manual components may no lon ger function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative Persons may be...

Page 8: ...g the Nozzle Shut off the engine 2 3 1 4 0000096682_001 Line up the pin 3 and hole 4 Push nozzle 1 onto the blower tube 2 Turn the nozzle 1 until it engages The nozzle does not need to be removed agai...

Page 9: ...least 90 RON and the ethanol con tent is not more than 10 for Brazil 27 Make sure the two stroke engine oil you are using meets requirements Depending on the desired amount of fuel determine the corre...

Page 10: ...uel tank was empty Starting the engine 9 3 9 2 Preparing the engine for start Select the correct starting procedure Stand the blower on a level surface 2 0000 GXX B946 A0 1 Move the Master Control Lev...

Page 11: ...Master Control Lever to position The engine stops If the engine does not stop Move the choke lever to position The engine stops Do not use the blower Consult a STIHL servicing dealer The Master Contro...

Page 12: ...Loosen the screw 4 5 4 3 2 1 0000 GXX B954 A1 Set the flap 5 to the winter mode position Fully tighten the screw 4 Insert the air filter 3 and put on the filter cover 2 Insert screws 1 and tighten 12...

Page 13: ...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 crank...

Page 14: ...ttle for about 1 minute 0000097086_001 The engine runs unsteadily at idle or stalls Turn the idle speed screw LA slowly clockwise until the engine runs smoothly 18 4 Replacing air filter The air filte...

Page 15: ...IHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories Despite ongoing market observation STIHL is unable to judge the reliability safety and suitabil ity of other manufacturers spare pa...

Page 16: ...he Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 and has been manu factured in compliance with the following stand ards in the versions valid on the date of produc tion EN ISO 12100 EN 15...

Page 17: ...23 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458 459 0121 E 17...

Page 18: ...English 23 UKCA Declaration of Conformity 18 0458 459 0121 E...

Page 19: ...23 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458 459 0121 E 19...

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