Instruction Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-296-8621-D. VA6.L20. 0000008483_005_GB
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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Contents
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.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Assembling the Blower 12
Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 14
Fuel 15
Fueling 17
Starting / Stopping the Engine 19
Cleaning the Air Filter 21
Engine Management 22
Adjusting the Carburetor 22
Spark Plug 23
Engine Running Behavior 24
Storing the Machine 24
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 25
Maintenance and Care 26
Main Parts 27
Specifications 28
Maintenance and Repairs 30
Disposal 30
Limited Warranty 30
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 31
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 33
Trademarks 35