Contents
Guide to Using this Manual
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques
Assembling the Blower
Assembling the Vacuum Shredder
Fuel
Fueling
Starting / Stopping the Engine
Cleaning the Air Filter
Engine Management
Adjusting the Carburetor
Spark Plug
Engine Running Behavior
Storing the Machine
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
Maintenance and Care
Main Parts
Specifications
Maintenance and Repairs
Disposal
Limited Warranty
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement
Trademarks
BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
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.
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