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... Techniques 3 Using the Unit 9 Assembling the Blower 10 Assembling the Vacuum Attachment 11 Connecting to operate your blower. The STIHL BGE 61, 71 blowers are consumer type power tools. As a result, engineering changes and improvements may cause serious or even fatal injury. ...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 If the operating characteristics or the ...
... Techniques 3 Using the Unit 9 Assembling the Blower 10 Assembling the Vacuum Attachment 11 Connecting to operate your blower. The STIHL BGE 61, 71 blowers are consumer type power tools. As a result, engineering changes and improvements may cause serious or even fatal injury. ...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 If the operating characteristics or the ...
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...or plug. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. 5. See instructions for 120 Volt appliances using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): 2 BGE 61, BGE 71 If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to rain. Cord sets Make sure your product will draw. If in place. 18. ... all parts of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER WARNING! Unplug before servicing. 2. If the plug does not fit fully in this manual. Replace damaged cords or have them repaired by...
...or plug. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. 5. See instructions for 120 Volt appliances using 6 - 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): 2 BGE 61, BGE 71 If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to rain. Cord sets Make sure your product will draw. If in place. 18. ... all parts of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER WARNING! Unplug before servicing. 2. If the plug does not fit fully in this manual. Replace damaged cords or have them repaired by...
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... read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of appliance cord from your STIHL dealer. 12 N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). BGE 61, BGE 71 3 Know how to reduce the risk of the equipment. Use your power tool without the instruction manual. N Pass the loop...
... read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of appliance cord from your STIHL dealer. 12 N Insert the appliance plug (1) into extension cord coupling (2). BGE 61, BGE 71 3 Know how to reduce the risk of the equipment. Use your power tool without the instruction manual. N Pass the loop...
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...Tiredness may have it is very important. Check in the area where a machine is subjected to property, never let your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 See the appropriate section of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." Warning! if you ..., unconfined long hair or anything that the controls and safety devices are fatigued. Minors should not be allowed to the use with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. English Warning! Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed in particular that could...
...Tiredness may have it is very important. Check in the area where a machine is subjected to property, never let your STIHL servicing dealer. 4 BGE 61, BGE 71 See the appropriate section of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." Warning! if you ..., unconfined long hair or anything that the controls and safety devices are fatigued. Minors should not be allowed to the use with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. English Warning! Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed in particular that could...
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... of injury from electrocution, never use your blower has features designed to use depending on cord length for 120 Volt power tools using 6 -10 amps. BGE 61, BGE 71 5 Warning! This is off when plugging the unit into the power supply in order to carry the current your machine if it has a properly mounted...
... of injury from electrocution, never use your blower has features designed to use depending on cord length for 120 Volt power tools using 6 -10 amps. BGE 61, BGE 71 5 Warning! This is off when plugging the unit into the power supply in order to carry the current your machine if it has a properly mounted...
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..., particularly the power supply cord, plug and switch. Follow the recommendations of dust and other airborne contaminants, in good condition and free of dust encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 English Appropriate extension cords are at least 50 feet (15m) away during use. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection and the risk of eye or...
..., particularly the power supply cord, plug and switch. Follow the recommendations of dust and other airborne contaminants, in good condition and free of dust encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71 English Appropriate extension cords are at least 50 feet (15m) away during use. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection and the risk of eye or...
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...for that substance and/or consult the material manufacturer/supplier. Using the vacuum attachment (special accessory for BGE 71) The vacuum attachment for instance, have been strictly regulated by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency....substances known to believe that you might be blowing or otherwise disturbing asbestos, immediately contact EPA, your STIHL dealer. so that you can cause serious or fatal respiratory disease, including silicosis. In addition, the ...granite and numerous other minerals and rocks, including masonry and concrete products. BGE 61, BGE 71 7
...for that substance and/or consult the material manufacturer/supplier. Using the vacuum attachment (special accessory for BGE 71) The vacuum attachment for instance, have been strictly regulated by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency....substances known to believe that you might be blowing or otherwise disturbing asbestos, immediately contact EPA, your STIHL dealer. so that you can cause serious or fatal respiratory disease, including silicosis. In addition, the ...granite and numerous other minerals and rocks, including masonry and concrete products. BGE 61, BGE 71 7
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...contact with a cloth. smoldering ashes, glowing cigarettes). No grounding means is stopped before doing any liquid (e.g. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for grounding be done only by qualified service personnel. Use of injury from the power supply. Do not attempt ... system, and should a means for maintenance and repair. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of children. 8 BGE 61, BGE 71 Replacement parts for a double-insulated power tool must be identical to pick up hot or burning substances (e.g. Warning! Switch off the ...
...contact with a cloth. smoldering ashes, glowing cigarettes). No grounding means is stopped before doing any liquid (e.g. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for grounding be done only by qualified service personnel. Use of injury from the power supply. Do not attempt ... system, and should a means for maintenance and repair. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of children. 8 BGE 61, BGE 71 Replacement parts for a double-insulated power tool must be identical to pick up hot or burning substances (e.g. Warning! Switch off the ...
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...leaves, grass cuttings and similar materials from paved surfaces. Hold and operate the unit with your right hand on the assist handle. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Using the Unit Using the Blower Your blower is designed for two-handed operation. It can be carried by the control... and your left hand. To reduce the risk of injury, operate the unit only with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. BGE 61, BGE 71 9 Take particular care when vacuuming wet leaves since they may block the blower wheel and elbow. It can be aimed and controlled very ...
...leaves, grass cuttings and similar materials from paved surfaces. Hold and operate the unit with your right hand on the assist handle. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Using the Unit Using the Blower Your blower is designed for two-handed operation. It can be carried by the control... and your left hand. To reduce the risk of injury, operate the unit only with a properly mounted suction tube and catcher bag. BGE 61, BGE 71 9 Take particular care when vacuuming wet leaves since they may block the blower wheel and elbow. It can be aimed and controlled very ...
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... the direction of the arrow 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 Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 N Push the union nut (4) over the fan housing stub (3) and turn it lock in...
... the direction of the arrow 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 Remove the blower tube (1). 290BA004 KN 290BA005 KN 10 BGE 61, BGE 71 N Push the union nut (4) over the fan housing stub (3) and turn it lock in...
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...stub (6) and turn it away. 290BA008 KN 290BA015 KN 290BA009 KN N Push the elbow (1) into the intake opening as far as stop . BGE 61, BGE 71 11 Assembling the Suction Tube 290BA006 KN English Mounting the Suction Tube 1 N Shut off the engine. N Push the suction tube into the ... recesses. The union nuts activate a switch which closes the circuit to allow the motor to be switched on . Assembling the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only Your vacuum shredder can be switched on only when the elbow and suction tube are properly mounted. N Tighten strap (3) on catcher ...
...stub (6) and turn it away. 290BA008 KN 290BA015 KN 290BA009 KN N Push the elbow (1) into the intake opening as far as stop . BGE 61, BGE 71 11 Assembling the Suction Tube 290BA006 KN English Mounting the Suction Tube 1 N Shut off the engine. N Push the suction tube into the ... recesses. The union nuts activate a switch which closes the circuit to allow the motor to be switched on . Assembling the Vacuum Attachment BGE 71 only Your vacuum shredder can be switched on only when the elbow and suction tube are properly mounted. N Tighten strap (3) on catcher ...
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... , be sure to use one heavy enough to use the next heavier gauge. The table below shows the correct size 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 Removing the Elbow 1 N Shut off the engine.
... , be sure to use one heavy enough to use the next heavier gauge. The table below shows the correct size 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 Removing the Elbow 1 N Shut off the engine.
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N Hold the unit in case of the power supply cord from the power outlet. BGE 61 N Move the switch (1) to I . BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to I or II. N Determine why the overload circuit breaker has tripped and rectify the problem. N Connect the plug to a ...properly installed power outlet. This can occur, for the overload circuit breaker to 5 minutes for example, if the blower wheel is blocked. BGE 61, BGE 71 13 I = half power II = full power Overload Circuit Breaker The overload circuit breaker cuts off the unit and disconnect the plug from the extension ...
N Hold the unit in case of the power supply cord from the power outlet. BGE 61 N Move the switch (1) to I . BGE 71 N Move the switch (1) to I or II. N Determine why the overload circuit breaker has tripped and rectify the problem. N Connect the plug to a ...properly installed power outlet. This can occur, for the overload circuit breaker to 5 minutes for example, if the blower wheel is blocked. BGE 61, BGE 71 13 I = half power II = full power Overload Circuit Breaker The overload circuit breaker cuts off the unit and disconnect the plug from the extension ...
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N Thoroughly clean the machine. English Switching Off Storing the Machine During longer work breaks - Secure it does not endanger others. N Store the machine in use, shut it off so that it against unauthorized use. disconnect the plug from the power supply. 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. English Switching Off Storing the Machine During longer work breaks - Secure it does not endanger others. N Store the machine in use, shut it off so that it against unauthorized use. disconnect the plug from the power supply. 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
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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. 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
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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 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 ...
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... relief. Attaches suction tube 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 mode...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...
... relief. Attaches suction tube 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 mode...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...
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...; OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® YARD BOSS® Some of this manual. STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® { K... The color combination orange-grey (U.S. Other repair work may be available for information regarding special accessories that may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. Maintenance and Repairs Trademarks Users of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks 18 BGE 61, BGE 71...
...; OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® YARD BOSS® Some of this manual. STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® { K... The color combination orange-grey (U.S. Other repair work may be available for information regarding special accessories that may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. Maintenance and Repairs Trademarks Users of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks 18 BGE 61, BGE 71...
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... written consent of trademarks is strictly prohibited. Box 2015 Virginia Beach VA 23452-2015 BGE 61, BGE 71 English 19 KG, Waiblingen is subject to change. Addresses STIHL Inc. 536 Viking Drive P.O. BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ / Stihl-E-Matic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™...
... written consent of trademarks is strictly prohibited. Box 2015 Virginia Beach VA 23452-2015 BGE 61, BGE 71 English 19 KG, Waiblingen is subject to change. Addresses STIHL Inc. 536 Viking Drive P.O. BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ / Stihl-E-Matic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™...