Owner's Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2012 0458-295-8621-A. VA1.K12. 0000000008_005_GB
BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85
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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
Using the Unit 10
Working Technique 11
Assembling the Blower 11
Assembling the Vacuum Shredder 12
Fuel 14
Fueling 15
Starting / Stopping the Engine 16
Cleaning the Air Filter 18
Engine Management 18
Adjusting the Carburetor 19
Catalytic Converter 21
Spark Plug 21
Engine Running Behavior 22
Rewind Starter 22
Storing the Machine 23
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 23
Maintenance and Care 24
Main Parts 25
Specifications 28
Special Accessories 29
Maintenance and Repairs 29
Disposal 30
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 30
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 32
Trademarks 34