Owner's Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458-290-8621-A. M5.K8.FST. 0000000270_004_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 and follow and
understand 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. STIHL's
philosophy is to continually improve all
of its products. As a result, engineering
changes and improvements may be
made from time-to-time. If the operating
characteristics or the appearance of
your blower differs from those described
in this manual, please contact your
STIHL dealer for information and
assistance.
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 12
Switching On 13
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