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... 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. Warning! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of personal injury. Contact your...
... 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. Warning! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of personal injury. Contact your...
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.... If it to pick up anything that is wider than the other injury: 1. When using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): 2 BGE 61, BGE 71 If in the outlet, reverse the plug. Use only as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do...or appliance with double insulation. Do not use to your cord set , be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER WARNING! Do not leave the blower unattended when plugged in place. 18. Do not use vacuum attachment on cord length and nameplate ampere...
.... If it to pick up anything that is wider than the other injury: 1. When using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): 2 BGE 61, BGE 71 If in the outlet, reverse the plug. Use only as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do...or appliance with double insulation. Do not use to your cord set , be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER WARNING! Do not leave the blower unattended when plugged in place. 18. Do not use vacuum attachment on cord length and nameplate ampere...
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... equipment or from the extension cord set during operation: 3 54 N Make a loop in the extension cord. Know how to operate your STIHL dealer. 12 N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). Warning! Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. ...Be sure that you how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Use your power tool without the instruction manual. BGE 61, BGE 71 3 N Pass the loop (3) through the opening (4). Strain Relief To reduce the risk of disconnection of the equipment. Be thoroughly ...
... equipment or from the extension cord set during operation: 3 54 N Make a loop in the extension cord. Know how to operate your STIHL dealer. 12 N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). Warning! Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. ...Be sure that you how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Use your power tool without the instruction manual. BGE 61, BGE 71 3 N Pass the loop (3) through the opening (4). Strain Relief To reduce the risk of disconnection of the equipment. Be thoroughly ...
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... power tool 3. To reduce the risk of your hearing. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 heavy impact or a fall), always check that could become drawn into the air intake. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must... be allowed in particular that unauthorized persons do not use it checked by STIHL for a description of the controls and the function...
... power tool 3. To reduce the risk of your hearing. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 heavy impact or a fall), always check that could become drawn into the air intake. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must... be allowed in particular that unauthorized persons do not use it checked by STIHL for a description of the controls and the function...
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... ensure that are intended for outdoor use your machine if it has a properly mounted blower tube. Always disconnect the plug from electrocution, never use . BGE 61, BGE 71 5 Do not use depending on cord length for electric blowers must agree with the engine and/or operator. Do not handle the plug or the...
... ensure that are intended for outdoor use your machine if it has a properly mounted blower tube. Always disconnect the plug from electrocution, never use . BGE 61, BGE 71 5 Do not use depending on cord length for electric blowers must agree with the engine and/or operator. Do not handle the plug or the...
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...) are in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover and damage to the machine. Keep your electric blower for the type of dust encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 Never carry blower by NIOSH/MSHA for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the power supply cord, plug and switch. Transporting the Electric Blower...
...) are in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover and damage to the machine. Keep your electric blower for the type of dust encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 Never carry blower by NIOSH/MSHA for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the power supply cord, plug and switch. Transporting the Electric Blower...
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...in the material safety data sheet for that you might be blowing or otherwise disturbing asbestos, immediately contact EPA, your STIHL dealer. Do not use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have published lists of airborne crystalline silica can cause severe... with the fan wheel, never operate your instructions manual. Warning! so that substance and/or consult the material manufacturer/supplier. BGE 61, BGE 71 7 When encountering such materials, always follow all warnings and instructions contained in an emergency. not across your right shoulder -...
...in the material safety data sheet for that you might be blowing or otherwise disturbing asbestos, immediately contact EPA, your STIHL dealer. Do not use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have published lists of airborne crystalline silica can cause severe... with the fan wheel, never operate your instructions manual. Warning! so that substance and/or consult the material manufacturer/supplier. BGE 61, BGE 71 7 When encountering such materials, always follow all warnings and instructions contained in an emergency. not across your right shoulder -...
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... In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of operation and clean if necessary. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for grounding be identical to vacuum any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the blower. Only authorized personnel may cause...the parts they replace. wet leaves or grass). Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of children. 8 BGE 61, BGE 71 English Warning! No grounding means is doubleinsulated. Wipe moisture off the unit with rotating parts and damage to pick up hot ...
... In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of operation and clean if necessary. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for grounding be identical to vacuum any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the blower. Only authorized personnel may cause...the parts they replace. wet leaves or grass). Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of children. 8 BGE 61, BGE 71 English Warning! No grounding means is doubleinsulated. Wipe moisture off the unit with rotating parts and damage to pick up hot ...
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...catcher bag in open areas, yards and gardens. 290BA001 KN 290BA002 KN Using the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only The vacuum attachment is highly effective for two-handed operation. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Take particular care when vacuuming wet leaves since they may block the blower wheel ... unit only with a properly mounted blower tube. It can be carried by the control handle in open areas, yards and gardens. BGE 61, BGE 71 9 It can be aimed and controlled very accurately. To reduce the risk of suction power. To reduce the risk of injury, operate...
...catcher bag in open areas, yards and gardens. 290BA001 KN 290BA002 KN Using the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only The vacuum attachment is highly effective for two-handed operation. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Take particular care when vacuuming wet leaves since they may block the blower wheel ... unit only with a properly mounted blower tube. It can be carried by the control handle in open areas, yards and gardens. BGE 61, BGE 71 9 It can be aimed and controlled very accurately. To reduce the risk of suction power. To reduce the risk of injury, operate...
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...) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 71) 290BA021 KN N Line up the recesses. The arrow (2) must be on the top of the blower tube (1). N Insert a suitable tool through the opening (6) in the ... (1). N Rotate the union nut (4) in position. N Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 N Push the blower tube (1) into the fan housing stub (3) as far as the stop . Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 71) 4 Your BGE 71 can be switched on only when the blower tube is properly mounted. N Push the nozzle...
...) 54 2 3 6 N Line up the recesses. Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 71) 290BA021 KN N Line up the recesses. The arrow (2) must be on the top of the blower tube (1). N Insert a suitable tool through the opening (6) in the ... (1). N Rotate the union nut (4) in position. N Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 N Push the blower tube (1) into the fan housing stub (3) as far as the stop . Removing the Blower Tube (BGE 71) 4 Your BGE 71 can be switched on only when the blower tube is properly mounted. N Push the nozzle...
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... catcher bag (2) as far as the stop . You will hear the safety switch being activated. N Tighten strap (3) on the catcher bag is closed. BGE 61, BGE 71 11 N Disconnect the plug from the power supply. Assembling the Suction Tube 290BA006 KN English Mounting the Suction Tube 1 N Shut off the engine. N ...into the intake opening as far as stop. Make sure the zipper on catcher bag and press down the tab (4). Assembling the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only Your vacuum shredder can be switched on. The union nuts activate a switch which closes the circuit to allow the motor to be ...
... catcher bag (2) as far as the stop . You will hear the safety switch being activated. N Tighten strap (3) on the catcher bag is closed. BGE 61, BGE 71 11 N Disconnect the plug from the power supply. Assembling the Suction Tube 290BA006 KN English Mounting the Suction Tube 1 N Shut off the engine. N ...into the intake opening as far as stop. Make sure the zipper on catcher bag and press down the tab (4). Assembling the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only Your vacuum shredder can be switched on. The union nuts activate a switch which closes the circuit to allow the motor to be ...
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... screen nut (3) in good condition. The table below shows the correct size to Power Supply Make sure your STIHL dealer. 12 290BA012 KN N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). 12 BGE 61, BGE 71 When using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire gage (AWG...
... screen nut (3) in good condition. The table below shows the correct size to Power Supply Make sure your STIHL dealer. 12 290BA012 KN N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). 12 BGE 61, BGE 71 When using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire gage (AWG...
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... overload circuit breaker to I or II. N Connect the extension cord plug to I . BGE 61 N Move the switch (1) to cool down time will otherwise be much longer. N Slip the loop over the hook (5) and pull it tight. BGE 61, BGE 71 13 BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to a properly installed power outlet. Strain Relief To reduce the...
... overload circuit breaker to I or II. N Connect the extension cord plug to I . BGE 61 N Move the switch (1) to cool down time will otherwise be much longer. N Slip the loop over the hook (5) and pull it tight. BGE 61, BGE 71 13 BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to a properly installed power outlet. Strain Relief To reduce the...
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disconnect the plug from the power supply. 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 N Store the machine in use, shut it off so that it against unauthorized use. Secure it does not endanger others. English Switching Off Storing the Machine During longer work breaks -
disconnect the plug from the power supply. 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 N Store the machine in use, shut it off so that it against unauthorized use. Secure it does not endanger others. English Switching Off Storing the Machine During longer work breaks -
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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.
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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* 12 ...
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 ...
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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) 13 in (330 ...mm) * special accessory for use as vacuum. 11 Elbow*. Attaches suction tube to blower for BGE 71 BGE 61, BGE 71 17 Mounts to elbow to the appliance. 8 Intake screen. 6 Strain relief. Fits over the intake opening . 10 Suction tube*.
... 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) 13 in (330 ...mm) * special accessory for use as vacuum. 11 Elbow*. Attaches suction tube to blower for BGE 71 BGE 61, BGE 71 17 Mounts to elbow to the appliance. 8 Intake screen. 6 Strain relief. Fits over the intake opening . 10 Suction tube*.
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... number, the { logo and, in this manual. Maintenance and Repairs Trademarks Users of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks 18 BGE 61, BGE 71 Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® { K The color combination orange-grey (U.S. The symbol may be available for...
... number, the { logo and, in this manual. Maintenance and Repairs Trademarks Users of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks 18 BGE 61, BGE 71 Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® { K The color combination orange-grey (U.S. The symbol may be available for...
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... BGE 61, BGE 71 English 19 BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ / Stihl-E-Matic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™ Micro™ Pro Mark™ Quad Power™ Quiet Line™ STIHL Arctic™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ STIHL Magnum™ / Stihl...
... BGE 61, BGE 71 English 19 BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ / Stihl-E-Matic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™ Micro™ Pro Mark™ Quad Power™ Quiet Line™ STIHL Arctic™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ STIHL Magnum™ / Stihl...