STIHL BGE 60 Blower Owners Manual

STIHL BGE 60 Instruction Manual Warning! For safe operation follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious injury. &RQWHQWV Parts and Controls Definitions Important Safety Instructions Safety Precautions Assembling the Blower Operating Instructions Using the Blower Using the BGE 60 in Vacuum Mode Maintenance Storing the Machine Specifications Special Accessory This manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL BGE 60 blowers.

Pay special attention to the safety precautions outlined on pages 3 to 10. Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your blower. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL blower, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions before using your blower. 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 60 blower is a household type appliance :DUQLQJ Because a blower is a high-speed electric power tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power tool to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and 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 are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your blower differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper is recyclable Printed on chlorine-free paper 1999 Andreas Stihl AG & Co, Waiblingen 0458 291 3021. M5. F9 Sä. Printed in Germany %*( 3DUWV DQG &RQWUROV ‘HILQLWLRQV Switch Handle Power supply cord Intake screen Clamp Blower tube Nozzle Strain relief flap 6ZLWFK To switch the machine in position “ON ” and “OFF “. +DQGOH For control of machine during blowing operation work. 3RZHU VXSSO FRUG Supplies electricity to the appliance. ,QWDNH VFUHHQ Reduces the risk of direct contact with the fanwheel, witch is located under the screen. &ODPS Secures blower tube to machine. %ORZHU WXEH Directs airstream. 1R]]OH Aims and widens the airstream. Supports extension cord and reduces the likelihood of unintentional disconnection of extension cord and power supply plug. When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: 5($’ $// ,16758&7,216 %()25( 86,1* 7+( 67,+/ %*( 6. 5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. 12. Use extra care when cleaning on If appliance is not working as it stairs. should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into 13. Do not use to pick up flammable water, return it to your STIHL dealer or combustible liquids such as service center. gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord 14. This appliance is provided with as a handle, close a door on cord, double insulation. Use only identical or pull cord around sharp edges or replacement parts. See instructionscorners. Do not run appliance over for “Servicing of Double-lnsulated cord. Keep cord away from heated Appliances “. surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.