Connecting To Power Supply; Switching On - Stihl BGE 61 Instruction Manual

Connecting to Power Supply

The voltage and frequency of the
machine (see rating plate) must match
the voltage and frequency of the power
connection.
The minimum fuse protection of the
power connection must comply with the
specifications – see "Specifications".
The machine must be connected to the
power supply via an earth-leakage
circuit breaker to disconnect the power
supply if the differential current to earth
exceeds 30 mA.
The power connection must correspond
to IEC 60364 and relevant national
regulations.
Depending on the supply voltage and
cord length, the minimum conductor
cross section of the extension cord must
be as follows:
Cord length Minimum cross
section
220 V – 240 V:
up to 20 m 1.5 mm
20 m to 50 m 2.5 mm
100 V – 127 V:
up to 10 m AWG 14 / 2.0 mm
10 m to 30 m AWG 12 / 3.5 mm
BGE 61, BGE 71, BGE 81, SHE 71, SHE 81
Strain Relief (Cord Retainer)
Insert the appliance plug (1) into the
N
extension cord coupling (2).
Make a loop in the extension cord.
N
Pass the loop (3) through the
N
opening (4).
Slip the loop over the hook (5) and
2 N
pull it tight.
2
Connecting to Wall Outlet
2
2
Make sure your machine is switched off
before you connect it to the power
supply – see "Switching Off".
Connect the extension cord plug to
N
a properly installed wall outlet.
2
1
3
5
4

Switching On

Make sure you have a secure and
N
balanced footing.
Hold the unit in the normal working
N
position.
BGE 61, BGE 71, SHE 71
1
Move switch (1) to I or II (position II
N
depends on model).
Units with single switch setting (I):
I = full power
Units with two switch settings (I and II):
I = half power
II = full power
BGE 81, SHE 81
3
2
Squeeze trigger switch (2) on
N
control handle.
Blowing and suction power are infinitely
variable.
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