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

Connecting to Power
Supply
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 appilances using 6 - 10
Amps (Cord types SJW or SJTW):
Cord length (ft) Wire gage (AWG)
50 16
100 14
150 12
Appropriate extension cords are
available in special stores for electrical
equipment or from your STIHL dealer.
2
1
N
Insert the appliance plug (1) into
extension cord coupling (2).
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Strain Relief
To reduce the risk of disconnection of
the power supply cord from the
extension cord set during operation:
3
5
4
N Make a loop in the extension cord.
N Pass the loop (3) through the
opening (4).
N Slip the loop over the hook (5) and
pull it tight.
N Connect the extension cord plug to
a properly installed power outlet.

Switching On

N Make sure you have a secure and
balanced footing.
N Hold the unit in the normal working
position.
1
BGE 61
N Move the switch (1) to I.
BGE 71
N Move the switch (1) to I or II.
I = half power
II = full power
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