Assembling The Vacuum Shredder - Stihl BGE 61 Instruction Manual

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► Line up the recesses. The arrow (2) must be
on the top of the blower tube (1).
► Push the blower tube (1) into the blower hous‐
ing stub (3) as far as the stop.
► Push the union nut (4) over the blower hous‐
ing stub (3) and turn it in the direction of the
arrow until the tab (5) engages the opening (6)
in the union nut.
BGE 71, BGE 81:
► You will hear the safety switch being activated.
3.2 Mounting the Nozzle
► Push the nozzle (5) onto the blower tube (1)
as far as lug (6), position (a) (long) or posi‐
tion (b) (short), and rotate the nozzle in the
direction of the arrow to it lock in position.
3.3 Removing the Blower Tube
► Switch off the motor.
► Press down the lock button by inserting a suit‐
able tool through the opening in the union nut.
► Rotate the union nut (4) in the direction of
arrow as far as the stop.
► Remove the blower tube (1).
4 Assembling the Vacuum
Shredder
Your vacuum shredder can be switched on only
when the elbow and suction tube are properly
mounted. The union nuts activate a switch which
closes the circuit to allow the motor to be
switched on.
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4 Assembling the Vacuum Shredder

► Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
4.1 Mounting the Elbow
WARNING
Make sure the zipper on the catcher bag is
closed.
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► Push the elbow (1) into the catcher bag (2) as
far as the mark (smaller arrow).
► Tighten strap (3) on catcher bag and press
down the buckle tab (4).
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► Line up the recesses.
► Push the elbow (5) into the blower housing
stub (6) as far as stop.
► Push the union nut (7) over the blower hous‐
ing stub (6) and turn it in the direction of the
arrow as far as the stop. You will hear the
safety switch being activated.
4.2 Assembling the Suction Tube
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