Stihl BG 55 Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-295-8621. M60.H11.CP. 0000000008_003_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Original Instruction Manual Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Using the Unit 10 Working Technique 11 Assembling the Blower 12 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 13 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine 16 Cleaning the Air Filter 18 Engine Management 19 Adjusting the Carburetor 19 Catalytic Converter 21 Spark Plug 21 Engine Running Behavior 22 Rewind Starter 22 Storing the Machine 23 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 23 Maintenance and Care 24 Main Parts 25 Specifications 28 Special Accessories 29 Maintenance and Repairs 29 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 30 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 32 Trademarks 34 { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your blower. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your blower. For further information you can go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. Warning! Because a blower is a high-speed tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power tool to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. 1