Owner's Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2010 0458-454-8621-B. M1.A10.MET. 0000002257_002_GB
SR 430, SR 450
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully 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 and follow the
maintenance and safety precautions in
chapter "Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques" before using your
mistblower. 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 mistblower is a power 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.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Assembling the Unit 12
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 14
Harness 15
Fuel 15
Fueling 16
Information Before You Start 17
Starting / Stopping the Engine 18
Operating Instructions 20
Metering Unit 20
Dusting and Spreading Mode 23
Calculating Required Quantity of
Solution 25
Filling the Container 26
Working 27
After Finishing Work 28
Storing the Machine 29
Engine Management 29
Replacing the Air Filter 30
Adjusting the Carburetor 30
Spark Plug 31
Engine Running Behavior 32
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 33
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 35
Maintenance and Care 36
Main Parts 38
Specifications 40
Special Accessories 41
Maintenance and Repairs 41
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 41
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 43
Trademarks 45