Product Instruction Manual
Page 3
... risk of your blower differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL blower, it is important that you can be observed as with any of its products. The STIHL BGE 61, 71 blowers are consumer type power tools. STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Warning! To...
... risk of your blower differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL blower, it is important that you can be observed as with any of its products. The STIHL BGE 61, 71 blowers are consumer type power tools. STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Warning! To...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 4
... to vacuum any object into water, return it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to carry the current your authorized STIHL servicing dealer only. Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as described in doubt, use one heavy enough to install ... instructions for 120 Volt appliances using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): 2 BGE 61, BGE 71 When using an extension cord set, be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER WARNING! If in this equipment has a polarized plug (one way. Store indoors. 3. Turn...
... to vacuum any object into water, return it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to carry the current your authorized STIHL servicing dealer only. Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as described in doubt, use one heavy enough to install ... instructions for 120 Volt appliances using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): 2 BGE 61, BGE 71 When using an extension cord set, be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER WARNING! If in this equipment has a polarized plug (one way. Store indoors. 3. Turn...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 5
... power tool. Know how to reduce the risk of appliance cord from your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Be sure that you how to a properly installed power outlet. Warning! BGE 61, BGE 71 3 English Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the use of any blower...
... power tool. Know how to reduce the risk of appliance cord from your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Be sure that you how to a properly installed power outlet. Warning! BGE 61, BGE 71 3 English Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the use of any blower...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 6
... your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are fatigued. Secure hair so it is in use . THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of injury, ...applicable national standard). English Warning! Never modify this machine if it is subjected to property, never let your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your power tool run unattended. Warning! Be alert - To reduce the risk of movement...
... your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are fatigued. Secure hair so it is in use . THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of injury, ...applicable national standard). English Warning! Never modify this machine if it is subjected to property, never let your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your power tool run unattended. Warning! Be alert - To reduce the risk of movement...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 7
... injury from the power supply when you . Examine extension cord before using the electric blower, always keep the power supply cord behind you take a break. BGE 61, BGE 71 5 Warning! This is damaged or not completely and securely assembled. Special precautions for electric blowers must agree with obstacles or objects. Never attempt unauthorized repairs...
... injury from the power supply when you . Examine extension cord before using the electric blower, always keep the power supply cord behind you take a break. BGE 61, BGE 71 5 Warning! This is damaged or not completely and securely assembled. Special precautions for electric blowers must agree with obstacles or objects. Never attempt unauthorized repairs...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 8
... the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at the source where possible. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 Cords should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the Use of dust cannot be suitable for vacuum attachment) are at great speed. Inspect the...
... the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at the source where possible. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 Cords should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the Use of dust cannot be suitable for vacuum attachment) are at great speed. Inspect the...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 9
... cause cancer. Using the vacuum attachment (special accessory for BGE 71) The vacuum attachment for the BGE 71 is a special accessory and only available from contact with the fan wheel, never operate your STIHL dealer. The state of injury from your blower without the...substance and/or consult the material manufacturer/supplier. Pay attention to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Dust with both hands. BGE 61, BGE 71 7 For specific assembling instructions, see the appropriate section of substances known to the direction of the machine. not across your ...
... cause cancer. Using the vacuum attachment (special accessory for BGE 71) The vacuum attachment for the BGE 71 is a special accessory and only available from contact with the fan wheel, never operate your STIHL dealer. The state of injury from your blower without the...substance and/or consult the material manufacturer/supplier. Pay attention to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Dust with both hands. BGE 61, BGE 71 7 For specific assembling instructions, see the appropriate section of substances known to the direction of the machine. not across your ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 10
... be secured in a dry and high or locked location and out of reach of children. 8 BGE 61, BGE 71 In order to reduce the risk of double-insulated Appliance Your STIHL blower/vac is provided on the blower, moisture can be replaced by others may cause injury to the...grounding be done only by qualified service personnel. Have such work not described in the appropriate section of parts manufactured by an identical STIHL replacement part. Only authorized personnel may block the fanwheel. Warning! Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of ...
... be secured in a dry and high or locked location and out of reach of children. 8 BGE 61, BGE 71 In order to reduce the risk of double-insulated Appliance Your STIHL blower/vac is provided on the blower, moisture can be replaced by others may cause injury to the...grounding be done only by qualified service personnel. Have such work not described in the appropriate section of parts manufactured by an identical STIHL replacement part. Only authorized personnel may block the fanwheel. Warning! Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 11
...bag in an emergency. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. The round nozzle is designed for two-handed operation. This enables you should contact your chest. Take particular care when vacuuming wet leaves since they may block the blower wheel and elbow. BGE 61, BGE 71 9 To reduce the risk...(e.g. Watch out for small animals when blowsweeping in open areas, yards and gardens. 290BA001 KN 290BA002 KN Using the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only The vacuum attachment is particularly suitable for use on the assist handle. Watch out for small animals when vacuuming in open...
...bag in an emergency. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. The round nozzle is designed for two-handed operation. This enables you should contact your chest. Take particular care when vacuuming wet leaves since they may block the blower wheel and elbow. BGE 61, BGE 71 9 To reduce the risk...(e.g. Watch out for small animals when blowsweeping in open areas, yards and gardens. 290BA001 KN 290BA002 KN Using the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only The vacuum attachment is particularly suitable for use on the assist handle. Watch out for small animals when vacuuming in open...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 12
...blower tube (1) into the fan housing stub (3) as far as the stop . N Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 71) 290BA021 KN N Line up the recesses. N Push the union nut (4) over the fan housing stub (3) and turn it lock in the... union nut to be switched on . Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 42 3 Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. N ...
...blower tube (1) into the fan housing stub (3) as far as the stop . N Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 71) 290BA021 KN N Line up the recesses. N Push the union nut (4) over the fan housing stub (3) and turn it lock in the... union nut to be switched on . Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 42 3 Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. N ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 13
..., rotate intake screen (2) in direction of the arrow as far as stop . N Line up the recesses. BGE 61, BGE 71 11 N Push the elbow (5) into the intake opening as far as the mark (smaller arrow). Assembling the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only Your vacuum shredder can be switched on catcher bag and press down the tab (4).
..., rotate intake screen (2) in direction of the arrow as far as stop . N Line up the recesses. BGE 61, BGE 71 11 N Push the elbow (5) into the intake opening as far as the mark (smaller arrow). Assembling the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only Your vacuum shredder can be switched on catcher bag and press down the tab (4).
Product Instruction Manual
Page 14
... as the stop . N Rotate the union nut (4) in doubt, 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 Minimum wire gauge for extension cords for 120 Volt appilances using an extension cord set will draw. When using...
... as the stop . N Rotate the union nut (4) in doubt, 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 Minimum wire gauge for extension cords for 120 Volt appilances using an extension cord set will draw. When using...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 15
...reduce the risk of disconnection of mechanical overload. N Hold the unit in the extension cord. N Pass the loop (3) through the opening (4). BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to the power outlet and switch on the unit. If the overload circuit breaker has cut off the power supply:... circuit breaker cuts off the unit and disconnect the plug from the extension cord set during this period because the cooling down - I . BGE 61, BGE 71 13 BGE 61 N Move the switch (1) to a properly installed power outlet. If the motor does not start when you switch on the unit during operation...
...reduce the risk of disconnection of mechanical overload. N Hold the unit in the extension cord. N Pass the loop (3) through the opening (4). BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to the power outlet and switch on the unit. If the overload circuit breaker has cut off the power supply:... circuit breaker cuts off the unit and disconnect the plug from the extension cord set during this period because the cooling down - I . BGE 61, BGE 71 13 BGE 61 N Move the switch (1) to a properly installed power outlet. If the motor does not start when you switch on the unit during operation...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 16
Secure it against unauthorized use , shut it off so that it does not endanger others. disconnect the plug from the power supply. N Thoroughly clean the machine. English Switching Off Storing the Machine During longer work breaks - 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 N Store the machine in use .
Secure it against unauthorized use , shut it off so that it does not endanger others. disconnect the plug from the power supply. N Thoroughly clean the machine. English Switching Off Storing the Machine During longer work breaks - 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 N Store the machine in use .
Product Instruction Manual
Page 17
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. 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 Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
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. 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 Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
Product Instruction Manual
Page 18
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 Directs airstream. 3 Union nut. 3 Secures blower tube to fan housing stub. 4 Switch. 11 To switch the machine in position "ON" and "OFF". 5 Handle. For control ...
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 Directs airstream. 3 Union nut. 3 Secures blower tube to fan housing stub. 4 Switch. 11 To switch the machine in position "ON" and "OFF". 5 Handle. For control ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 19
...opening and reduces the risk of extension cord and power supply plug. 7 Power supply cord. Attaches suction tube to blower for BGE 71 BGE 61, BGE 71 17 Supports extension cord and reduces the likelihood of unintentional disconnection of direct contact with the fan wheel, which is located under ...the screen. 9 Union nut with nozzle BGE 61 BGE 71 Blower mode 148 mph (66 m/s) 148 mph (66 m/s) Dimensions Weight BGE 61 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) BGE 71 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) English Width Height Depth 8.3 in (210 mm) 13.1 in (334 mm) ...
...opening and reduces the risk of extension cord and power supply plug. 7 Power supply cord. Attaches suction tube to blower for BGE 71 BGE 61, BGE 71 17 Supports extension cord and reduces the likelihood of unintentional disconnection of direct contact with the fan wheel, which is located under ...the screen. 9 Union nut with nozzle BGE 61 BGE 71 Blower mode 148 mph (66 m/s) 148 mph (66 m/s) Dimensions Weight BGE 61 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) BGE 71 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) English Width Height Depth 8.3 in (210 mm) 13.1 in (334 mm) ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 20
...,058, #3,400,477; Other repair work may be available for your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. English Special Accessories Contact your product. Maintenance and Repairs Trademarks Users of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks 18 BGE 61, BGE 71
...,058, #3,400,477; Other repair work may be available for your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. English Special Accessories Contact your product. Maintenance and Repairs Trademarks Users of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks 18 BGE 61, BGE 71
Product Instruction Manual
Page 21
...; STIHL Magnum™ / Stihl-Magnum™ STIHL MiniBoss™ 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...
...; STIHL Magnum™ / Stihl-Magnum™ STIHL MiniBoss™ 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...