Operation Manual

1BG 45
Printed on clorine-free paper
© 2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen
0458 294 3021. M1,5. C0. PM. Printed in USA
STIHl
english / USA
Contents
Parts and Controls ............................ 2
Safety Precautions ........................... 4
Assembling the Blower ................... 10
Fuel ................................................ 11
Fueling ............................................ 11
Starting / Stopping .......................... 12
Using the Blower ............................ 14
Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 15
Adjusting the Carburetor ................ 16
Checking the Spark Plug ................ 17
Engine Running Behavior ............... 18
Rewind Starter ................................ 18
Operating Instructions .................... 19
Storing the Machine ........................ 19
Maintenance Chart ......................... 20
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 21
Key to Symbols .............................. 21
Special Accessories ....................... 21
Specifications ................................. 22
STIHL Incorporated Federal and
California Emission Control
Warranty Statement ........................ 23
This manual contains warnings,
operating and safety precautions for the
STIHL BG 45 blower.
Pay special attention to the safety
precautions outlined on pages 4 to 9.
Allow only persons who understand this
Manual to operate your blower.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is
important that you read and understand
the maintenance and safety precautions
before using your blower.
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.
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time-to-time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your blower differs from
those described in this Manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
informations and assistance.