1BR 45
english / USA
Printing inks contain vegetable oils;
paper can be recycled.
Printed on chlorine-free paper.© 2002 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen
0458 374 8621. M2,5. G2. PM. Printed in USA
STIHl
Contents
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Safety Precautions ........................... 3
Assembling the Blower ................... 10
Fitting Backpack ............................. 13
Fuel ................................................ 14
Fueling ............................................ 15
Starting / Stopping
the Engine ...................................... 15
Operating Instructions .................... 18
Using the Blower ............................ 19
Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 20
Motor Management ........................ 20
Adjusting the Carburetor ................ 21
Catalytic Converter* ........................ 22
Checking the Spark Plug ................ 22
Engine Running Behavior ............... 23
Rewind Starter ................................ 24
Storing the Machine ........................ 24
Maintenance Chart ......................... 25
Main Parts and Controls ................. 26
Specifications ................................. 28
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 28
STIHL Incorporated Federal and
California Emission Control
Warranty Statement ........................ 29
* see “Guide to Using this Manual”
Allow only persons who understand this
Manual to operate your blower.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is
important that you read and understand
the maintenance and safety precautions,
starting on page 3, before using your
blower.
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.
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time-to-time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your blower differs from
those described in this Manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
informations and assistance.
