Stihl BR 500 User Manual

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STIHL BR 500, 550, 600
WARNING
Read Instruction Manual thoroughly
before use and follow all safety
precautions – improper use can
cause serious or fatal injury.
ADVERTENCIA
Antes de usar la máquina lea y siga
todas las precauciones de
seguridad dadas en el manual de
instrucciones – el uso incorrecto
puede causar lesiones graves o
mortales.
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones

Stihl BR 500 Specifications

General

Type	Backpack blower
Airspeed	334.8 km/h
Suction mode	-
Shoulder strap	Yes
Power source	Gasoline
Sound power level	100 dB
Vibration emission	1.4 m/s²
Sound pressure level	90 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	10100 g

Summary

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

Stresses importance of reading and following safety guidelines.

THE OPERATOR

Physical Condition

Operator must be in good health, alert, and not under the influence of impairing substances.

THE POWER TOOL

Proper Clothing

THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL

Fuel

Fueling Instructions

Detailed steps and safety warnings for refueling the blower.

Fueling

Detailed instructions and safety precautions for fueling the machine.

Preparations

Steps to prepare the blower and fueling area before adding fuel.

Before Starting

Starting

During Operation

Holding and Controlling the Power Tool

Proper grip and handling techniques for safe blower operation.

Working Conditions

Operating Instructions

During Operation

Replacing the Air Filter

Engine Management

Adjusting the Carburetor

Assembling the Unit

Mounting the Control Handle

Mounting the Blower Tubes

Mounting the Hose Clamps and Pleated Hose

Adjusting the Control Handle

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

Fitting the Harness

Refueling

Closing the toolless filler cap

How to properly close the toolless fuel filler cap.

Checking for proper closure

Opening the threaded filler cap

Starting / Stopping the Engine

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine, including choke settings.

Cranking

When engine begins to fire

Actions to take as the engine starts to fire.

At very low outside temperatures

Stopping the Engine

If the engine does not start

Choke knob

Spark Plug

Removing the Spark Plug

Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler

Storing the Machine

Maintenance and Care

Specifications

STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement