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. M3.C8.FST.
0000000270_001_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
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 safety precautions and the operating
and maintenance instructions, 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 61, 71 blowers are
consumer type power tools.
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 differs from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
information and assistance.
Important Safety Precautions 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Assembling the Blower 8
Assembling the Vacuum
Attachment 9
Connecting to Power Supply 11
Switching On 11
Switching Off 12
Storing the Machine 12
Maintenance and Care 13
Main Parts 14
Specifications 15
Special Accessories 16
Maintenance and Repairs 16
Trademarks 17
Addresses 18
