Stihl BGE 71 Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

© 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 Contents 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 { BGE 61, BGE 71 English 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. 1