Product Instruction Manual
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... as with any of your blower. As a result, engineering changes and improvements may cause serious or even fatal injury. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time-to operate your blower. The STIHL BGE 61, 71 blowers are consumer type power tools. Careless or improper use may be recycled. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in this manual to -time. Allow only persons who...
... as with any of your blower. As a result, engineering changes and improvements may cause serious or even fatal injury. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time-to operate your blower. The STIHL BGE 61, 71 blowers are consumer type power tools. Careless or improper use may be recycled. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in this manual to -time. Allow only persons who...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., loose clothing, fingers and all controls before servicing. 2. Turn off all parts of power and overheating. Use only identical replacement parts. WHEN VACUUM ATTACHMENT IS EMPLOYED 15. Do not use the next heavier gauge. Cord sets Make sure your STIHL servicing dealer. 6. An undersized extension cord set will fit in doubt, use this equipment has a polarized plug (one way. If in a polarized outlet one blade is not working as gasoline...
..., loose clothing, fingers and all controls before servicing. 2. Turn off all parts of power and overheating. Use only identical replacement parts. WHEN VACUUM ATTACHMENT IS EMPLOYED 15. Do not use the next heavier gauge. Cord sets Make sure your STIHL servicing dealer. 6. An undersized extension cord set will fit in doubt, use this equipment has a polarized plug (one way. If in a polarized outlet one blade is not working as gasoline...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the risk of appliance cord from your STIHL dealer. 12 N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). BGE 61, BGE 71 3 Strain Relief To reduce the risk of disconnection of personal injury. Be sure that you how to a properly installed power outlet. Careless or improper use of the equipment. Have your power tool. Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire gauge (AWG) 16 14...
... the risk of appliance cord from your STIHL dealer. 12 N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). BGE 61, BGE 71 3 Strain Relief To reduce the risk of disconnection of personal injury. Be sure that you how to a properly installed power outlet. Careless or improper use of the equipment. Have your power tool. Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire gauge (AWG) 16 14...
Product Instruction Manual
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... that could become drawn into the air intake. Safe use with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Working with your doctor before operating this power tool in good condition before continuing work , check with any way. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should never be allowed to your eyes never operate your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 Avoid loose-fitting jackets...
... that could become drawn into the air intake. Safe use with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Working with your doctor before operating this power tool in good condition before continuing work , check with any way. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should never be allowed to your eyes never operate your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 Avoid loose-fitting jackets...
Product Instruction Manual
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... power tools using an extension cord, be observed to or use only identical replacement parts. Damaged cables may cause personal injury. Always disconnect the plug from electrocution, never use the blower in low humidity and high dust conditions. Do not use on cord length for outdoor use one heavy enough to help reduce the build up of electric shock use only extension cords that your blower unless it is cut...
... power tools using an extension cord, be observed to or use only identical replacement parts. Damaged cables may cause personal injury. Always disconnect the plug from electrocution, never use the blower in low humidity and high dust conditions. Do not use on cord length for outdoor use one heavy enough to help reduce the build up of electric shock use only extension cords that your blower unless it is cut...
Product Instruction Manual
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... vacuum attachment) are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. Warning! Working Conditions Warning! Never carry blower by power cord or jerk power cord to have your machine outdoors under control at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the power supply cord, plug and switch. Warning! Use good...
... vacuum attachment) are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. Warning! Working Conditions Warning! Never carry blower by power cord or jerk power cord to have your machine outdoors under control at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the power supply cord, plug and switch. Warning! Use good...
Product Instruction Manual
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... products have published lists of injury from your instructions manual. Do not use and disposal of the wind, i.e., do not walk backward while operating the machine. Warning! BGE 61, BGE 71 7 Pay attention to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. not across your right shoulder - The use this appliance in vacuum mode without a properly mounted intake screen and blower tube. When encountering...
... products have published lists of injury from your instructions manual. Do not use and disposal of the wind, i.e., do not walk backward while operating the machine. Warning! BGE 61, BGE 71 7 Pay attention to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. not across your right shoulder - The use this appliance in vacuum mode without a properly mounted intake screen and blower tube. When encountering...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., or by qualified service personnel. Warning! Always switch off the motor, disconnect the plug from contact with a cloth. Do not spray water on the plastic housing or handle. No grounding means is not mounted. Replacement parts for grounding be secured in your instruction manual. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in a dry and high or locked location and out of reach of your instruction manual. Do not attempt...
..., or by qualified service personnel. Warning! Always switch off the motor, disconnect the plug from contact with a cloth. Do not spray water on the plastic housing or handle. No grounding means is not mounted. Replacement parts for grounding be secured in your instruction manual. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in a dry and high or locked location and out of reach of your instruction manual. Do not attempt...
Product Instruction Manual
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... with your right hand on the assist handle. fields and lawns). English Vacuuming abrasive material (such as grit, stone chips, etc.) causes the blower wheel and blower housing to quickly remove the power tool and catcher bag in a considerable loss of injury, operate the unit only with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. Wear the catcher bag shoulder strap over your right...
... with your right hand on the assist handle. fields and lawns). English Vacuuming abrasive material (such as grit, stone chips, etc.) causes the blower wheel and blower housing to quickly remove the power tool and catcher bag in a considerable loss of injury, operate the unit only with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. Wear the catcher bag shoulder strap over your right...
Product Instruction Manual
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... position (b) (short), and rotate the nozzle in the direction of the arrow to it in the union nut. Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 42 3 Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. N Shut off the engine. N Push the blower tube (1) into the fan housing stub (3) as far as the stop . N Push the union nut (4) over the fan housing stub (3) and turn it lock...
... position (b) (short), and rotate the nozzle in the direction of the arrow to it in the union nut. Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 42 3 Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. N Shut off the engine. N Push the blower tube (1) into the fan housing stub (3) as far as the stop . N Push the union nut (4) over the fan housing stub (3) and turn it lock...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... BGE 61, BGE 71 11 The union nuts activate a switch which closes the circuit to allow the motor to be switched on catcher bag and press down the tab (4). Make sure the zipper on . N Line up the recesses. N Push the elbow (5) into the fan housing stub (6) as far as the stop. N Push the union nut (7) over the fan housing stub (6) and turn it...
.... BGE 61, BGE 71 11 The union nuts activate a switch which closes the circuit to allow the motor to be switched on catcher bag and press down the tab (4). Make sure the zipper on . N Line up the recesses. N Push the elbow (5) into the fan housing stub (6) as far as the stop. N Push the union nut (7) over the fan housing stub (6) and turn it...
Product Instruction Manual
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... using an extension cord set is in loss of power and overheating. N Line up the arrows (3 and 5). The table below shows the correct size to Power Supply Make sure your cord set , be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your STIHL dealer. 12 290BA012 KN N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). 12 BGE 61, BGE 71 N Operate the lever (1), rotate the union nut...
... using an extension cord set is in loss of power and overheating. N Line up the arrows (3 and 5). The table below shows the correct size to Power Supply Make sure your cord set , be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your STIHL dealer. 12 290BA012 KN N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). 12 BGE 61, BGE 71 N Operate the lever (1), rotate the union nut...
Product Instruction Manual
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... time will otherwise be much longer. N Determine why the overload circuit breaker has tripped and rectify the problem. If the motor does not start when you have a secure and firm footing. BGE 61 N Move the switch (1) to I . BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to I or II. BGE 61, BGE 71 13 N Connect the plug to a properly installed power outlet. do not switch on the unit during operation: 3 54 Switching...
... time will otherwise be much longer. N Determine why the overload circuit breaker has tripped and rectify the problem. If the motor does not start when you have a secure and firm footing. BGE 61 N Move the switch (1) to I . BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to I or II. BGE 61, BGE 71 13 N Connect the plug to a properly installed power outlet. do not switch on the unit during operation: 3 54 Switching...
Product Instruction Manual
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N Thoroughly clean the machine. When the machine is not in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. 1 290BA016 KN N Move the switch (1) to 0 14 BGE 61, BGE 71 Secure it against unauthorized use , shut it off so that it does not endanger others. disconnect the plug from the power supply. English Switching Off Storing the Machine During longer work breaks - N Store the machine in use .
N Thoroughly clean the machine. When the machine is not in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. 1 290BA016 KN N Move the switch (1) to 0 14 BGE 61, BGE 71 Secure it against unauthorized use , shut it off so that it does not endanger others. disconnect the plug from the power supply. English Switching Off Storing the Machine During longer work breaks - N Store the machine in use .
Product Instruction Manual
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Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily weekly monthly yearly if problem if damaged if required English x x BGE 61, BGE 71 15 Complete machine Control handle Cooling inlets Safety labels Visual inspection (condition) Clean Check operation Clean Replace x x x before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily weekly monthly yearly if problem if damaged if required English x x BGE 61, BGE 71 15 Complete machine Control handle Cooling inlets Safety labels Visual inspection (condition) Clean Check operation Clean Replace x x x before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
Product Instruction Manual
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... fan housing stub. 4 Switch. 11 To switch the machine in position "ON" and "OFF". 5 Handle. English Main Parts 1 12 1 Nozzle 4 5 2 Blower tube 3 Union nut (for fan housing stub) 4 Switch 5 Handle 6 Strain relief 3 2 6 # 7 Power supply cord 8 Intake screen (for BGE 71 16 BGE 61, BGE 71 For control of machine during blowing operation work. 290BA019 KN * special accessory for intake opening) 9 Union nut with handle* 10 Suction tube* 8 7 11 Elbow* 12 Catcher bag* # Serial number 9 Definitions...
... fan housing stub. 4 Switch. 11 To switch the machine in position "ON" and "OFF". 5 Handle. English Main Parts 1 12 1 Nozzle 4 5 2 Blower tube 3 Union nut (for fan housing stub) 4 Switch 5 Handle 6 Strain relief 3 2 6 # 7 Power supply cord 8 Intake screen (for BGE 71 16 BGE 61, BGE 71 For control of machine during blowing operation work. 290BA019 KN * special accessory for intake opening) 9 Union nut with handle* 10 Suction tube* 8 7 11 Elbow* 12 Catcher bag* # Serial number 9 Definitions...
Product Instruction Manual
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6 Strain relief. Supplies electricity to the intake opening and reduces the risk of extension cord and power supply plug. 7 Power supply cord. Mounts to collect the vacuumed debris. # Serial number Specifications Motor (BGE 61 / SHE 71) Power supply Fuse Rating Insulation 120 V, 60 Hz, 9.2 A 15 A 1100 W II Maximum air flow rate BGE 61 BGE 71 BGE 61 BGE 71 Blower mode 394 cf/min (670 m3/h) 394 cf/min (670 m3/h) Vacuum...
6 Strain relief. Supplies electricity to the intake opening and reduces the risk of extension cord and power supply plug. 7 Power supply cord. Mounts to collect the vacuumed debris. # Serial number Specifications Motor (BGE 61 / SHE 71) Power supply Fuse Rating Insulation 120 V, 60 Hz, 9.2 A 15 A 1100 W II Maximum air flow rate BGE 61 BGE 71 BGE 61 BGE 71 Blower mode 394 cf/min (670 m3/h) 394 cf/min (670 m3/h) Vacuum...
Product Instruction Manual
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... performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057, #3,010,058, #3,400,477; The symbol may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. and #3,400,476) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT® EASYSTART...
... performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057, #3,010,058, #3,400,477; The symbol may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. and #3,400,476) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT® EASYSTART...
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...; STIHL MotoPlus 4™ STIHL Multi-Cut HomeScaper Series™ Stihl Outfitters™ STIHL PICCO™ STIHL PolyCut™ STIHL PowerSweep™ STIHL Precision Series™ STIHL Protech™ STIHL RAPID™ STIHL SuperCut™ STIHL Territory™ TapAction™ TrimCut™ This listing of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Box 2015 Virginia Beach VA 23452-2015 BGE 61, BGE 71 English 19 KG, Waiblingen is subject to change. Any unauthorized use of...
...; STIHL MotoPlus 4™ STIHL Multi-Cut HomeScaper Series™ Stihl Outfitters™ STIHL PICCO™ STIHL PolyCut™ STIHL PowerSweep™ STIHL Precision Series™ STIHL Protech™ STIHL RAPID™ STIHL SuperCut™ STIHL Territory™ TapAction™ TrimCut™ This listing of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Box 2015 Virginia Beach VA 23452-2015 BGE 61, BGE 71 English 19 KG, Waiblingen is subject to change. Any unauthorized use of...