Assembling The Blower - Stihl BGE 61 Instruction Manual

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STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. These parts
are specifically designed to match your
machine model and meet your
performance requirements.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, have
repairs to the unit (e.g. replacing the
power supply cord) performed by an
authorized electrician.
Clean plastic components with a cloth.
Do not use aggressive detergents. They
may damage the plastic.
Clean cooling air inlets in motor housing
as necessary.
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Assembling the Blower

Disconnect the plug from the power
N
supply.
Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 61)
2
5 4
3
6
Line up the recesses. The arrow (2)
N
must be on the top of the blower
tube (1).
Push the blower tube (1) into the fan
N
housing stub (3) as far as the stop.
Push the union nut (4) over the fan
N
housing stub (3) and turn it in the
direction of the arrow until the tab
(5) engages the opening (6) in the
union nut.
Mounting the Blower Tube (BGE 71,
BGE 81)
Your blower can be switched on only
when the blower tube is properly
mounted. The union nut activates a
switch which closes the circuit to allow
the motor to be switched on.
4
3
Line up the recesses. The arrow (2)
N
must be on the top of the blower
tube (1).
Push the blower tube (1) into the fan
N
housing stub (3) as far as the stop.
Push the union nut (4) over the fan
N
housing stub (3) and turn it in the
direction of the arrow as far as the
stop. You will hear the safety switch
being activated.
Mounting the Nozzle
Push the nozzle (5) onto the blower
N
tube (1) as far as lug (6),
position (a) (long) or position (b)
(short), and rotate the nozzle in the
direction of the arrow to it lock in
position.
BGE 61, BGE 71, BGE 81, SHE 71, SHE 81
2
a b
6