Stihl BR 550 Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Assembling the Unit Adjusting the Throttle Cable 2 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative 2 Emissions Control Warranty 11 Statement 13 Trademarks Fitting the Harness 14 4-MIX Engine 14 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Winter Operation 18 Information Before You Start 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine 19 Operating Instructions 21 Replacing the Air Filter 21 Engine Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Spark Plug 23 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 25 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 25 Storing the Machine 27 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 27 Maintenance and Care 28 Main Parts 30 Specifications 31 Special Accessories 32 Maintenance and Repairs 33 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 33 English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your blower. To receive maximum performance and 35 satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is 37 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. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-452-8621-F. M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1