Stihl BG 86 Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458-296-8621-A. M29.L8.CP. 0000000925_004_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 14 Fueling 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 17 Engine Management 18 Adjusting the Carburetor 18 Checking the Spark Plug 19 Engine Running Behavior 20 Rewind Starter 20 Storing the Machine 21 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 21 Maintenance and Care 22 Main Parts 23 Specifications 24 Special Accessories 26 Maintenance and Repairs 26 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 26 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 28 Trademarks 30 { BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C 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 and understand and follow the maintenance and safety precautions 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. STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements may be made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your blower differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 1