STIHL SR 340 420 Blower Power Sprayer Owners Manual

STIHL SR 340, 420 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! For safe operation follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious injury. Advertencia! Para su seguridad durante el manejo de este producto, siga siempre las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso indebido puede causar lesiones graves. English / USA Contents Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your mistblower. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL mistblower, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your mistblower.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2006 0458 372 8621 A. M0,8. J6. PM Printed in USA. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques . 3 Assembling the Machine 14 Harness 16 Fuel 17 Fueling 18 Information Before You Start 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine 19 Calculating Required Quantity of Solution 22 Metering Unit 23 Filling the Container 25 Mistblowing . 25 Cleaning the Air Filter . 26 Motor Management 27 Adjusting the Carburetor 27 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler . 29 Checking the Spark Plug 29 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 30 Storing the Machine 33 Maintenance Chart . 34 Parts and Controls 35 Specifications . 37 Special Accessories . 38 Maintenance and Repairs . 38 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 39 Trademarks 41 Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_004_007_01_05.fm !Warning! Because a mistblower is a tool for spraying chemicals, 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 mistblower differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. STIHl SR 340, SR 420 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the machine. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual may refer to several models with different features. Components that are not installed on all models and related applications are marked with an asterisk (*). Such components may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements 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 machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2). 2 SR 340, SR 420 English / USA Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the mistblower is a tool for spraying chemicals, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following general safety precautions and warnings. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. In addition, read and follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions for the chemical products being applied. Since such products may vary greatly in handling/application requirements and risks, the product label is normally your best guide for safe and effective use. All operating and servicing personnel should be trained and familiarized with the proper handling procedures for the chemical products being used, as well as with first aid/emergency care, and liquid chemical disposal regulations. !Warning! Do not use it for other purposes, since misuse may result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the machine. !Warning! Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. !Warning! Minors should never be allowed to use this power tool. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where it is in use. !Warning! The chemicals sprayed with your power tool may contain toxic and/or caustic substances. Such chemicals can be dangerous and cause serious or fatal injury to persons and animals and/or severe damage to plants and the environment. Avoid direct contact with chemicals. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions with respect to any contact with its product. Use your power tool for spraying chemicals and other liquids to control pests and weeds in fruit, flower and vegetable gardens, on trees and bushes and on other plants, such as coffee, tobacco and cotton. It is also useful in the maintenance of young trees, controlling the bark beetle and other plant diseases. !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to property, never let your power tool run unattended.