Operation Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2017 0458-456-8621-E. VA4.C17. 0000006506_012_GB
BR 350, BR 430
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 Unit 10
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 14
Fitting the Harness 14
Fuel 14
Fueling 16
Information Before You Start 17
Starting / Stopping the Engine 18
Operating Instructions 20
Replacing the Air Filter 20
Engine Management 21
Adjusting the Carburetor 21
Spark Plug 22
Engine Running Behavior 23
Storing the Machine 23
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 24
Maintenance and Care 25
Main Parts 27
Specifications 29
Maintenance and Repairs 30
Disposal 31
Limited Warranty 31
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 31
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 33
Trademarks 35