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Stihl BG 55 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 STIHL BG 55, 65, 85, SH 55, 85 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3 Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    When the unit is not in use, put it in a place where it does not endanger others. Secure it against unauthorized use. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...
  • Page 5 Do not use your power tool for any other prevent turnover, fuel spillage and unauthorized attachments. purpose because of the increased risk of damage. accidents. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...
  • Page 6 Walk slowly forwards as you work – Never attempt to modify the controls – observe the nozzle outlet at all times – or safety devices in any way. do not walk backwards – risk of stumbling. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...
  • Page 7 Stay alert so as not to endanger may be harmful to health. If dust levels others. are very high, wear a suitable respirator. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...
  • Page 8 – starter with the spark plug boot or spark The force with which the handles – plug removed unless the slide control / are held (a tight grip restricts circulation). BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 9: Using The Unit

    WARNING gardens. Operate the unit only with a properly In noise-sensitive areas, operate your mounted suction tube and catcher bag. unit at the lowest possible engine speed. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 10: Assembling The Blower

    Push the blower tube (1) with lug (2) into the fan housing stub (3) and rotate it in the direction of the arrow to lock in position. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 11: Assembling The Vacuum Shredder

    (1) through the vacuum attachment. intake opening and pull it outwards until it is firmly seated. Loosen the screw (4). Attach the carrying strap. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...
  • Page 12 Removing the Elbow Use a suitable tool to disengage the tab (7) on the intake screen (8) and then open the intake screen. Loosen the screw (4). BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 13: Fuel

    Gasoline Clean the fuel tank and canister from time to time. Use only high-quality brand-name gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 – leaded or unleaded. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 14: Fueling

    Push the new pickup body into the Filling Up with Fuel hose. Place the pickup body in the tank. Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 15: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    Set the choke lever (5) to g. Pull the starter rope five times. Set the choke lever (5) to e. Continue cranking until the engine runs. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...
  • Page 16 Move the stop switch to 0. engine temperature. NOTICE Remove the spark plug – see Start the engine. Do not pull out the starter rope all the "Spark Plug". way – it might otherwise break. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Air Filter

    High speed screw (H) = 3/4 – the filter. Low speed screw (L) = 1 – Standard setting B High speed screw (H) = 3/4 – Low speed screw (L) = 3/4 – BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...
  • Page 18 3/4 turn. Is range of adjustment less than 1 turn? Continue with "Standard setting B" Adjusting Idle Speed Carry out the standard setting. Start and warm up the engine. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 19: Catalytic Converter

    Erratic idling behavior, engine speed drops when swinging the machine Idle setting is too rich Turn the low speed screw (L) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 20: Spark Plug

    If the spark plug comes with a detachable adapter nut (1), screw the adapter onto the thread and tighten it down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing and fire. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 21: Engine Running Behavior

    – out of the reach of completely. STIHL recommends that children and other unauthorized you have servicing and repair work persons. carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Care

    Spark arrestor in muffler Have replaced by dealer Cooling inlets Clean All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust- Retighten ing screws) Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 23: Main Parts

    10 Fuel filler cap 11 Fuel tank 12 Handle 13 Control handle 14 Switch 15 Throttle trigger 16 Protective screen 17 Blower tube 18 Round nozzle 19 Fan nozzle Serial number BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    103 dB(A) 100 dB(A) SH 55: 5.1 kg SH 85: 5.4 kg Vibration Data SH 85 with cat.: 5.5 kg For further details on compliance with Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib/ BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 25: Special Accessories

    8.1 m/s BG 65: 9.0 m/s BG 85: 9.0 m/s BG 85 with cat.: 9.0 m/s SH 55: 8.1 m/s SH 85: 9.0 m/s SH 85 with cat.: 9.0 m/s BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Repairs

    (the symbol may appear alone on small standards:. parts). EN ISO 12100, EN 55012, EN 61000-6-1 The measured and guaranteed sound power levels were determined according to Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, using the ISO 11094 standard. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...
  • Page 27 Produktzulassung (Product Licensing) The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 01.08.2012 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Thomas Elsner Director Group Product Management BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85...
  • Page 28 0458-295-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04582950121A* 0458-295-0121-A...

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