Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020
0458-490-8621-A. VA1.B20.
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BR 800, BR 800 X
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 3
Assembling the Unit 12
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 15
Fitting the Harness 15
Fuel 16
Fueling 18
Winter Operation 19
Information Before You Start 20
Starting / Stopping the Engine 21
Operating Instructions 24
Replacing the Air Filter 24
Engine Management 25
Adjusting the Carburetor 25
Spark Plug 25
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 27
Storing the Machine 27
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 27
Maintenance and Care 28
Main Parts 30
Specifications 32
Maintenance and Repairs 32
Disposal 33
Limited Warranty 33
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 33
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 35
Trademarks 37