BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C
English
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Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the 
machine are shown and explained in this 
manual.
Symbols in text
The operating and safety instructions 
are supported by illustrations.
The individual steps or procedures 
described in the manual may be marked 
in different ways:
N A bullet marks a step or procedure 
without direct reference to an 
illustration. 
A description of a step or procedure that 
refers directly to an illustration may 
contain item numbers that appear in the 
illustration. Example:
N Loosen the screw (1) 
N Lever (2) ...
In addition to the operating instructions, 
this manual may contain paragraphs 
that require your special attention. Such 
paragraphs are marked with the 
symbols and signal words described 
below:
Engineering improvements
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually 
improve all of its products. As a result, 
engineering changes and improvements 
are made from time to time. Therefore, 
some changes, modifications and 
improvements may not be covered in 
this manual. If the operating 
characteristics or the appearance of 
your machine differ from those 
described in this manual, please contact 
your STIHL dealer for assistance.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how 
to operate your power tool. Observe all 
applicable local safety regulations, 
standards and ordinances.
Guide to Using this Manual
Danger!
indicates an imminent risk of severe or 
fatal injury.
Warning!
indicates a hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, could result in severe or 
fatal injury.
Caution!
indicates a risk of property damage, 
including damage to the machine or its 
individual components.
Safety Precautions and 
Working Techniques
Because the use of any 
blower may be danger-
ous, special safety 
precautions must be 
observed to reduce the 
risk of personal injury.
It is important that you 
read, fully understand 
and observe the following 
safety precautions and 
warnings. Read the 
instruction manual and 
the safety precautions 
periodically. Careless or 
improper use may cause 
serious or fatal injury.
Warning!
Do not lend or rent your power tool with-
out the instruction manual. Be sure that 
anyone using it understands the infor-
mation contained in this manual.