STIHL BGE 61 71 Blower Owners Manual

STIHL BGE 61, 71 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. Instruction Manual 1 – 19 Manual de instrucciones 21 – 41 English Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Using the Unit Assembling the Blower Assembling the Vacuum Attachment Connecting to Power Supply Switching On Switching Off Storing the Machine Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Trademarks Addresses 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. 9 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458-290-8621-A. M5.K8.FST. 0000000270_004_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Original Instruction Manual { BGE 61, BGE 71 1 English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electric blower, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER 7. 8. 9. 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. 18. Unplug before connecting the vacuum attachment. 19. Unplug before opening the intake screen or removing the vacuum attachment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Polarized Plug To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Replace damaged cords or have them repaired by your authorized STIHL servicing dealer only. Cord sets Make sure your cord set is in good condition. When using an extension cord set, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The Table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Minimum wire gauge for extension cords for 120 Volt appliances using 6 – 10 Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW): WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or other injury: 1. Do not leave the blower unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the blower is not working as it should, has been dropped, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to your STIHL servicing dealer.