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Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for BR 800

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Page 2: ...d engine oil Intake air Winter operation Intake air Summer operation Operate manual fuel pump 1 2 Symbols in text WARNING Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property NOTICE Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components 1 3 Engineering improvements STIHL s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products ...

Page 3: ...lectromag 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 U...

Page 4: ...of the power tool Check that the spark plug boot is secure a loose boot may cause arcing that could ignite leaking fuel air mixture and cause a fire Never attempt to modify the controls or the safety devices in any way Check condition of blower housing Check condition of harness straps and back pack replace damaged or worn straps A worn blower housing cracks nicks chips may result in an increased ...

Page 5: ...gh always wear a suita ble respirator Operate your power tool so that it produces a minimum of noise and emissions do not run the engine unnecessarily accelerate the engine only when working After finishing work put the unit down on a level non flammable surface To reduce the risk of fire do not put it down near easily combustible mate rials e g wood chips bark dry grass fuel If your power tool is...

Page 6: ...k of accidents and damage to the machine If you have any questions in this respect consult a servicing dealer STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL replacement parts They are specifically designed to match your model and 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 Car...

Page 7: ... 3 2 Mounting the Control Handle 1 3 2 0000 GXX 2045 A1 Push the control handle 1 onto the mount 2 Insert and tighten down the screws 3 firmly 4 6 5 0416BA008 KN Engage the throttle cable 4 with sleeve 5 in the retainer 6 3 3 Adjusting the Control Handle 0416BA007 A1 1 2 3 Open the clamping lever 3 Move the control handle 1 along the blower tube 2 to the most comfortable position Close the clampin...

Page 8: ...ring to the hook on the blower hous ing WARNING Air or dirt particles can be blown into the user s face and eyes if the engine is started while the blower tube is still on the hook Unhook the blower tube before starting the engine NOTICE If clothing or other objects are hung on the hook the intake openings may be covered and cause the engine to overheat Use the hook only for hanging up the blower ...

Page 9: ...Adjusting the Harness A B 271BA047 KN A Pull the straps to tighten the harness B Lift the tabs of the adjusters to loosen the straps C D 271BA048 KN C Close the buckle by pushing the two parts together D Squeeze the hooks to open the buckle 5 2 Fitting the harness 1 2 0000 GXX 6235 A0 Put the blower on your back Close the buckle on the waist belt 1 5 Fitting the Harness English 0458 490 8321 B 9 ...

Page 10: ...ngine oil If you mix the fuel yourself use only STIHL two stroke engine oil or another high performance engine oil classified as JASO FB JASO FC JASO FD ISO L EGB ISO L EGC or ISO L EGD STIHL specifies STIHL HP Ultra two stroke engine oil or an equivalent high performance engine oil in order to maintain emission limits over the machine s service life 6 2 3 Mixing ratio with STIHL two stroke engine...

Page 11: ...nds you use the STIHL filler nozzle special accessory 7 4 Closing screw type tank cap 002BA448 KN Place the cap in the opening Turn the cap clockwise as far as stop and tighten it down as firmly as possible by hand 8 Winter Operation 8 1 At temperatures below 10 C 1 2 3 0000 GXX 5388 A0 Loosen the screws 1 Remove the filter cover 2 together with the air filter 3 4 0000 GXX 5389 A0 Move the shutter...

Page 12: ...t Throttle trig ger 2 can be moved to any position Position Ignition is interrupted engine stops The setting lever 1 is not locked in this position It springs back to position F The ignition is switched on again Fixed throttle 0416BA013 KN 2 1 The throttle trigger 2 can be locked in any posi tion To disengage the lock Return the setting lever 1 to position F 10 Starting Stopping the Engine 10 1 St...

Page 13: ... vent it slipping Pull the starter grip steadily and quickly with your right hand Do not pull out the starter rope to full length it might otherwise break Do not let the starter grip snap back Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly Continue cranking until the engine fires 10 1 4 When Engine Begins to Fire 0000 GXX 5392 A0 If the engine is cold Turn the c...

Page 14: ... rewind properly Continue cranking until the engine runs 10 5 If Engine Does Not Start 10 5 1 Choke Knob If you did not turn the choke knob to o quickly enough after the engine began to fire the com bustion chamber is flooded 0416BA013 KN 2 1 Push the setting lever 1 upwards The throt tle trigger 2 is in the full throttle position Continue cranking until the engine runs 10 5 2 Other Hints on Start...

Page 15: ... 5388 A0 Loosen the screws 1 Remove the filter cover 2 together with the air filter 3 Remove the air filter 3 from the filter cover Replace a dirty or damaged air filter 3 Fit the new air filter 3 in the filter cover 2 Fit the filter cover 2 with air filter 3 in posi tion Insert the screws 1 and tighten them down firmly 13 Adjusting the Carburetor 13 1 Adjusting Idle Speed 0000 GXX 6224 A0 Engine ...

Page 16: ...nd fit the boot 3 press it down firmly Fit the cover 2 Insert and tighten down the screw 1 NOTICE If the blower is operated without the cover 2 the engine may overheat and this can result in engine damage Operate your blower only with the cover fitted in position 15 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler WARNING To reduce the risk of fire caused by hot particles escaping from the machine never operate ...

Page 17: ...cation Keep out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons 16 1 Hanging up the Blower The hole arrow in the backplate can be used to hang up the blower 0000 GXX 5387 A0 17 Inspections and Mainte nance by Dealer 17 1 Fuel pickup body in tank Have the pickup body in the fuel tank replaced every year STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an a...

Page 18: ...ing 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 Valve clearance If power is low or crank ing effort very high have valve clearance checked and if necessary adjus ted by dealer1 X Spark arresting screen in muffler Check if insta...

Page 19: ...be 3 Union Nut 4 Throttle Trigger 5 Setting Lever 6 Control Handle 7 Clamping Lever 8 Pleated Hose 9 Harness 10 Backplate 11 Intake Screen 12 Air Filter 13 Tank Cap 14 Base Plate 15 Starter Grip 16 Nozzle BR 800 X 17 Blower Tube BR 800 X 18 Idle Speed Screw LA 19 Choke Knob 20 Manual Fuel Pump 21 Spark Plug Boot 22 Fuel Tank 23 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 24 Spacer 25 Starter Grip BR 800 X...

Page 20: ...ance with a standardized test procedure under laboratory conditions and does not represent either an explicit or implied guarantee of the performance of a specific engine The applicable exhaust emission requirements are fulfilled by the intended usage and mainte nance described in this User Manual The oper ating license shall be void if the engine is modi fied in any way 21 Maintenance and Repairs...

Page 21: ...d has been developed and manu factured in compliance with the following stand ards in the versions valid on the date of produc tion EN ISO 12100 EN 15503 EN 55012 EN 61000 6 1 The measured and the guaranteed sound power level have been determined in accordance with Directive 2000 14 EC Annex V and standard ISO 11094 Measured sound power level 112 dB A Guaranteed sound power level 114 dB A Technica...

Page 22: ...English 23 EC Declaration of Conformity 22 0458 490 8321 B ...

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