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... Switching Off 14 Storing the Machine 14 Maintenance and Care 15 Main Parts 16 Specifications 17 Special Accessories 18 Maintenance and Repairs 18 Trademarks 18 Addresses 19 { BGE 61, BGE 71 English This manual contains operating and safety instructions for information and assistance. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Original Instruction Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 9 Assembling the Blower 10 Assembling the Vacuum Attachment...
... Switching Off 14 Storing the Machine 14 Maintenance and Care 15 Main Parts 16 Specifications 17 Special Accessories 18 Maintenance and Repairs 18 Trademarks 18 Addresses 19 { BGE 61, BGE 71 English This manual contains operating and safety instructions for information and assistance. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Original Instruction Manual Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Using the Unit 9 Assembling the Blower 10 Assembling the Vacuum Attachment...
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... wire gauge for extension cords for "Servicing of body away from heated surfaces. 7. English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electric blower, basic precautions should , has been dropped, left outdoors, or dropped into openings. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. 5. Do not pull or carry by your cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in any opening the intake screen or removing the vacuum attachment. This plug...
... wire gauge for extension cords for "Servicing of body away from heated surfaces. 7. English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electric blower, basic precautions should , has been dropped, left outdoors, or dropped into openings. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. 5. Do not pull or carry by your cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in any opening the intake screen or removing the vacuum attachment. This plug...
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... opening (4). Know how to a properly installed power outlet. Use your STIHL dealer. 12 N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire gauge (AWG) 16 14 12 Appropriate extension cords are available in special stores for electrical equipment or from the extension cord set during operation: 3 54 N Make a loop in the...
... opening (4). Know how to a properly installed power outlet. Use your STIHL dealer. 12 N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire gauge (AWG) 16 14 12 Appropriate extension cords are available in special stores for electrical equipment or from the extension cord set during operation: 3 54 N Make a loop in the...
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... the controls and safety devices are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Different models may damage your power tool run unattended. the operator 2. To reduce the risk of the power tool. Clothing must be allowed in the area where a machine is not in use of injury to your eyes never operate your ability to use may...
... the controls and safety devices are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Different models may damage your power tool run unattended. the operator 2. To reduce the risk of the power tool. Clothing must be allowed in the area where a machine is not in use of injury to your eyes never operate your ability to use may...
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... of this manual. Special precautions for electric blowers must agree with obstacles or objects. Warning! Warning! Do not use on cord length for outdoor use. Do not handle the plug or the unit with the engine and/or operator. Always ensure that are intended for 120 Volt power tools using and replace if damaged. Cord Sets Warning! To reduce the risk of electric shock use the blower in chapter...
... of this manual. Special precautions for electric blowers must agree with obstacles or objects. Warning! Warning! Do not use on cord length for outdoor use. Do not handle the plug or the unit with the engine and/or operator. Always ensure that are intended for 120 Volt power tools using and replace if damaged. Cord Sets Warning! To reduce the risk of electric shock use the blower in chapter...
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... encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 Inhalation of EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect to Power Supply" in good condition and free of dust cannot be suitable for the Use of the Electric Blower Always check your machine outdoors under control at all times. Warning! Working Conditions Warning! Warning! Warning! Switch off the motor before starting, particularly the power supply cord, plug and switch. Cords should...
... encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 Inhalation of EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect to Power Supply" in good condition and free of dust cannot be suitable for the Use of the Electric Blower Always check your machine outdoors under control at all times. Warning! Working Conditions Warning! Warning! Warning! Switch off the motor before starting, particularly the power supply cord, plug and switch. Cords should...
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.... BGE 61, BGE 71 7 Warning! Silica is running. Never insert any reason to cause cancer. so that you might be blowing or otherwise disturbing asbestos, immediately contact EPA, your chest - The use this appliance in its composition may contain crystalline silica. If you can quickly throw off the motor before cleaning or servicing the unit or replacing parts. For specific assembling instructions, see...
.... BGE 61, BGE 71 7 Warning! Silica is running. Never insert any reason to cause cancer. so that you might be blowing or otherwise disturbing asbestos, immediately contact EPA, your chest - The use this appliance in its composition may contain crystalline silica. If you can quickly throw off the motor before cleaning or servicing the unit or replacing parts. For specific assembling instructions, see...
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... instead of operation and clean if necessary. Warning! Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the blower. A damaged power supply cord must always be replaced by the fan wheel and flung away at your STIHL service shop only. These parts can cause an electric shock hazard. Wipe moisture off the unit with rotating parts and damage to the motor, the intake screen must be...
... instead of operation and clean if necessary. Warning! Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the blower. A damaged power supply cord must always be replaced by the fan wheel and flung away at your STIHL service shop only. These parts can cause an electric shock hazard. Wipe moisture off the unit with rotating parts and damage to the motor, the intake screen must be...
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... as grit, stone chips, etc.) causes the blower wheel and blower housing to quickly remove the power tool and catcher bag in an emergency. Take particular care when vacuuming wet leaves since they may block the blower wheel and elbow. The round nozzle is designed for one-handed operation. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. BGE 61, BGE 71 9 Wear the catcher bag shoulder strap over your right shoulder...
... as grit, stone chips, etc.) causes the blower wheel and blower housing to quickly remove the power tool and catcher bag in an emergency. Take particular care when vacuuming wet leaves since they may block the blower wheel and elbow. The round nozzle is designed for one-handed operation. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. BGE 61, BGE 71 9 Wear the catcher bag shoulder strap over your right shoulder...
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... English Assembling the Blower N Disconnect the plug from the power supply. The arrow (2) must be switched on only when the blower tube is properly mounted. N Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 N Rotate the union nut (4) in position. Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 42 3 Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. N Push the blower tube (1) into the fan housing stub...
... English Assembling the Blower N Disconnect the plug from the power supply. The arrow (2) must be switched on only when the blower tube is properly mounted. N Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 N Rotate the union nut (4) in position. Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 42 3 Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 61) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. N Push the blower tube (1) into the fan housing stub...
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... in position. 295BA080 KN N Line up the recesses. N Disconnect the plug from the power supply. N Press tab (1) towards fan housing, rotate intake screen (2) in direction of the arrow as far as stop . N Push the elbow (5) into the catcher bag (2) as far as the stop . N Line up the arrows on the catcher bag is closed. BGE 61, BGE 71 11 N Push the union nut...
... in position. 295BA080 KN N Line up the recesses. N Disconnect the plug from the power supply. N Press tab (1) towards fan housing, rotate intake screen (2) in direction of the arrow as far as stop . N Push the elbow (5) into the catcher bag (2) as far as the stop . N Line up the arrows on the catcher bag is closed. BGE 61, BGE 71 11 N Push the union nut...
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... shows the correct size to use the next heavier gauge. N Rotate the union nut (1) in special stores for 120 Volt appilances using an extension cord set, be sure to use one heavy enough to Power Supply Make sure your cord set will draw. N Remove the elbow (2). 290BA010 KN 290BA018 KN Removing the Suction Tube N Switch offf the motor. Minimum wire gauge for extension cords for electrical equipment or from...
... shows the correct size to use the next heavier gauge. N Rotate the union nut (1) in special stores for 120 Volt appilances using an extension cord set, be sure to use one heavy enough to Power Supply Make sure your cord set will draw. N Remove the elbow (2). 290BA010 KN 290BA018 KN Removing the Suction Tube N Switch offf the motor. Minimum wire gauge for extension cords for electrical equipment or from...
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BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to 5 minutes for example, if the blower wheel is blocked. I = half power II = full power Overload Circuit Breaker The overload circuit breaker cuts off the unit and disconnect the plug from the extension cord set during this period because the cooling down time will otherwise be much longer. If the motor does not start when you have a secure and firm...
BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to 5 minutes for example, if the blower wheel is blocked. I = half power II = full power Overload Circuit Breaker The overload circuit breaker cuts off the unit and disconnect the plug from the extension cord set during this period because the cooling down time will otherwise be much longer. If the motor does not start when you have a secure and firm...
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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 Thoroughly clean the machine. disconnect the plug from the power supply. N Store the machine in use . Secure it against unauthorized use , shut it off so that it does not endanger others. 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 Thoroughly clean the machine. disconnect the plug from the power supply. N Store the machine in use . Secure it against unauthorized use , shut it off so that it does not endanger others. English Switching Off Storing the Machine During longer work breaks -
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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. 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.
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... blower tube to 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...
... blower tube to 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...
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... 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 mode - - 341 cf/min (580 m3/h) Air velocity with handle*. Mounts to the appliance. 8 Intake screen. Supports extension cord and reduces the likelihood...
... 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 mode - - 341 cf/min (580 m3/h) Air velocity with handle*. Mounts to the appliance. 8 Intake screen. Supports extension cord and reduces the likelihood...
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Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. English Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for your product. Original STlHL parts can be identified by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. The symbol may be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. and #3,400,476) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT...
Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. English Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for your product. Original STlHL parts can be identified by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. The symbol may be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. and #3,400,476) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT...
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...; 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 19 Addresses STIHL Inc. 536 Viking Drive P.O. Any unauthorized use...
...; 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 19 Addresses STIHL Inc. 536 Viking Drive P.O. Any unauthorized use...
