Instruction Manual

BR 450, BR 450 C
English
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Filling up with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank. STIHL
recommends you use the STIHL filler
nozzle (special accessory).
Closing screw-type tank cap
N Place the cap in the opening.
N Turn the cap clockwise as far as
stop and tighten it down as firmly as
possible by hand.
Positions of Master Control Lever
1 Setting lever
2 Throttle trigger
3 Starter switch (BR 450 C only)
Engine stop 0 – ignition interrupted,
engine stops. The setting lever does not
remain in ths position, it springs back.
Normal run position F – engine runs or is
ready to start. Throttle trigger can be
moved to any position.
Infinitely variable throttle setting –
throttle trigger can be locked in any
required position: Move setting lever (1)
upwards until required engine speed is
reached. To disengage, move the
setting lever back to the normal run
position F.
Starting the Engine
N Observe safety precautions.
NOTICE
Start your unit on a clean, dust-free
surface only to ensure that no dust is
sucked in.
N Move the setting lever to F
N Press the fuel pump bulb at least
eight times – even if the bulb is filled
with fuel.
002BA448 KN
Information Before You Start
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2
3
0014BA001 AS
0416BA013 KN
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1
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
0416BA011 KN
0009BA012 KN
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