Instruction Manual

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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2018 0458-290-8621-B. VA2.L18. 0000007631_002_GB
BGE 61, BGE 71
English
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Contents
This manual contains operating and
safety instructions for all STIHL BGE
blowers. Allow only persons who fully
understand this manual to operate your
blower.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is
important that you read, understand and
follow the safety precautions and the
operating and maintenance instructions
before using your blower. For further
information you can go to
www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
The STIHL BGE 61, 71 blowers are
consumer-type power tools.
WARNING
Because a blower is a high-speed tool,
some special safety precautions must
be observed as with any other power
tool to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Using the Unit 9
Assembling the Blower 10
Assembling the Vacuum
Attachment 11
Connecting to Power Supply 13
Switching On 14
Switching Off 14
Storing the Machine 15
Maintenance and Care 16
Main Parts 17
Specifications 18
Maintenance and Repairs 19
Disposal 19
Limited Warranty 20
Trademarks 20
Addresses 21