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... fully understand this manual. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from those described in this manual to -time. The STIHL BGE 61, 71 blowers are consumer type power tools. Because a blower is to www.stihlusa.com. STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. M5.K8.FST. 0000000270_004_GB Printed on chlorine...
... fully understand this manual. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from those described in this manual to -time. The STIHL BGE 61, 71 blowers are consumer type power tools. Because a blower is to www.stihlusa.com. STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. M5.K8.FST. 0000000270_004_GB Printed on chlorine...
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... for 120 Volt appliances using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): 2 BGE 61, BGE 71 Do not use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. Cord sets Make sure your STIHL servicing dealer. 6. An undersized extension cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting... install the proper outlet. Do not expose to your cord set , be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER WARNING! Close attention is wider than the other injury: 1. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all controls before servicing. 2. Use...
... for 120 Volt appliances using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): 2 BGE 61, BGE 71 Do not use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. Cord sets Make sure your STIHL servicing dealer. 6. An undersized extension cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting... install the proper outlet. Do not expose to your cord set , be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER WARNING! Close attention is wider than the other injury: 1. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all controls before servicing. 2. Use...
Product Instruction Manual
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...unit and disengage the controls quickly. Know how to a properly installed power outlet. Warning! Use your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. BGE 61, BGE 71 3 N Pass the loop (3) through the opening (4). Careless or improper use may be dangerous... and ordinances. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Be sure that you how to reduce the risk of any blower may cause serious or fatal injury. Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire gauge (AWG) 16 14 12 Appropriate extension cords...
...unit and disengage the controls quickly. Know how to a properly installed power outlet. Warning! Use your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. BGE 61, BGE 71 3 N Pass the loop (3) through the opening (4). Careless or improper use may be dangerous... and ordinances. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Be sure that you how to reduce the risk of any blower may cause serious or fatal injury. Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire gauge (AWG) 16 14 12 Appropriate extension cords...
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...cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that unauthorized persons do not use with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of all STIHL blowers. Never modify this machine if it . Do not continue operating this power ...of a blower involves 1. Do not wear sandals or go barefoot. Check in use of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 ...
...cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that unauthorized persons do not use with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of all STIHL blowers. Never modify this machine if it . Do not continue operating this power ...of a blower involves 1. Do not wear sandals or go barefoot. Check in use of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 ...
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...Examine extension cord before using an extension cord, be observed to reduce the risk of injury, do not use the blower in damp or wet locations. The table in loss of this manual. Warning! Warning! Have a dealer replace such... cord to use one heavy enough to use depending on wet surfaces. Small particles (e.g. Special precautions for electric blowers must agree with wet hands. Warning! In order to help reduce the build up of injury from unintended blowing... fire and electric shock. When using and replace if damaged. Warning! Warning! BGE 61, BGE 71 5
...Examine extension cord before using an extension cord, be observed to reduce the risk of injury, do not use the blower in damp or wet locations. The table in loss of this manual. Warning! Warning! Have a dealer replace such... cord to use one heavy enough to use depending on wet surfaces. Small particles (e.g. Special precautions for electric blowers must agree with wet hands. Warning! In order to help reduce the build up of injury from unintended blowing... fire and electric shock. When using and replace if damaged. Warning! Warning! BGE 61, BGE 71 5
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...the type of dust encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 Ensure that the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at all times. Warning! Inhalation of the Electric Blower Always check your thumb and forefinger. Never carry blower by the power tool away from thrown...the plug from heat, oil and sharp edges. Follow the recommendations of electric shock, always attach the extension cord to the blower using the strain relief hook on the handle as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to the machine. Operate your ...
...the type of dust encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 Ensure that the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at all times. Warning! Inhalation of the Electric Blower Always check your thumb and forefinger. Never carry blower by the power tool away from thrown...the plug from heat, oil and sharp edges. Follow the recommendations of electric shock, always attach the extension cord to the blower using the strain relief hook on the handle as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to the machine. Operate your ...
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... The vacuum attachment for that you can quickly throw off the motor before cleaning or servicing the unit or replacing parts. BGE 61, BGE 71 7 English 290BA002 KN Warning! Repeated and / or substantial inhalation of the machine. Warning! Never insert any reason... blown is a commercial substance, review, understand and follow the respiratory precautions mentioned above Warning! The blower fan between the air intake and output openings rotates whenever the engine is a special accessory and only available from contact with the fan wheel, never operate your STIHL dealer.
... The vacuum attachment for that you can quickly throw off the motor before cleaning or servicing the unit or replacing parts. BGE 61, BGE 71 7 English 290BA002 KN Warning! Repeated and / or substantial inhalation of the machine. Warning! Never insert any reason... blown is a commercial substance, review, understand and follow the respiratory precautions mentioned above Warning! The blower fan between the air intake and output openings rotates whenever the engine is a special accessory and only available from contact with the fan wheel, never operate your STIHL dealer.
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...plug from the power supply. Do not attempt any strong detergents on the blower, moisture can be replaced by qualified service personnel. Check cooling air inlets about every ten hours of children. 8 BGE 61, BGE 71 Do not use any maintenance or repair work performed at high speed...No grounding means is doubleinsulated. Use of personal injury from contact with a cloth. Warning! Only authorized personnel may be secured in your STIHL service shop only. A damaged power supply cord must always be struck by solvents such as nails, steel shavings, tacks, rocks or broken...
...plug from the power supply. Do not attempt any strong detergents on the blower, moisture can be replaced by qualified service personnel. Check cooling air inlets about every ten hours of children. 8 BGE 61, BGE 71 Do not use any maintenance or repair work performed at high speed...No grounding means is doubleinsulated. Use of personal injury from contact with a cloth. Warning! Only authorized personnel may be secured in your STIHL service shop only. A damaged power supply cord must always be struck by solvents such as nails, steel shavings, tacks, rocks or broken...
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... your right hand on the assist handle. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. The fan nozzle produces a broad and powerful airstream at a rapid rate. 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 of injury...
... your right hand on the assist handle. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. The fan nozzle produces a broad and powerful airstream at a rapid rate. 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 of injury...
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...engages the opening in the direction of the arrow as far as the stop . Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 42 3 Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 71) 290BA021 KN N Line up the recesses. You will hear the safety switch being activated.... N Remove the blower tube (1). N Shut off the engine. N Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 The arrow (2) must be switched on the top of the arrow as far as the ...
...engages the opening in the direction of the arrow as far as the stop . Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 42 3 Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 71) 290BA021 KN N Line up the recesses. You will hear the safety switch being activated.... N Remove the blower tube (1). N Shut off the engine. N Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 The arrow (2) must be switched on the top of the arrow as far as the ...
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...: 3 54 Switching On N Make sure you switch on the unit during this period because the cooling down time will otherwise be much longer. BGE 61, BGE 71 13 If the motor does not start when you have a secure and firm footing. N Determine why the overload circuit breaker has tripped and... of disconnection of mechanical overload. N Hold the unit in the normal working position. 1 English N Wait about 3 to 5 minutes for example, if the blower wheel is blocked. If the overload circuit breaker has cut off the power supply: N Switch off the power supply to cool down - This can occur...
...: 3 54 Switching On N Make sure you switch on the unit during this period because the cooling down time will otherwise be much longer. BGE 61, BGE 71 13 If the motor does not start when you have a secure and firm footing. N Determine why the overload circuit breaker has tripped and... of disconnection of mechanical overload. N Hold the unit in the normal working position. 1 English N Wait about 3 to 5 minutes for example, if the blower wheel is blocked. If the overload circuit breaker has cut off the power supply: N Switch off the power supply to cool down - This can occur...
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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* ...
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* ...
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...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)... to the intake opening and reduces the risk of extension cord and power supply plug. 7 Power supply cord. Supplies electricity to blower for BGE 71 BGE 61, BGE 71 17 Mounts to the appliance. 8 Intake screen. Fits over the intake opening . 10 Suction tube*. 6 Strain relief. Directs...
...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)... to the intake opening and reduces the risk of extension cord and power supply plug. 7 Power supply cord. Supplies electricity to blower for BGE 71 BGE 61, BGE 71 17 Mounts to the appliance. 8 Intake screen. Fits over the intake opening . 10 Suction tube*. 6 Strain relief. Directs...