Stihl BGA 57 User Manual

0458-807-8621-A
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English 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in
this manual will help you receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your blower and, if followed, reduce the risk
of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you how
to operate your power tool.
Do not lend or rent the blower without this instruction
manual. Allow only persons who fully understand the
information in this manual to operate the blower.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of
the instructions in this manual, please go to
www.stihlusa.com (for Canada: www.stihl.ca) or contact
your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that requires your
special attention. Such information is introduced with the
following symbols and signal words:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
24.2 STIHL AK Series Battery
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24.3 STIHL AL 101
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24.4 Symbols on the Blower, Battery and Charger
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24.5 Engineering Improvements
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24.6 FCC 15 Compliance Statement
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25 Replacement Parts and Equipment
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25.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts
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26 Disposal
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26.1 Disposal of the Blower and Charger
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26.2 Battery Recycling
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27 Limited Warranty
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27.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy
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28 Trademarks
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28.1 Registered Trademarks
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28.2 Common Law Trademarks
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29 Addresses
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29.1 STIHL Incorporated
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1 Introduction
Because a blower is a high-speed battery-
powered tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before
use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety
precautions. Careless or improper use of the
blower can cause serious or fatal injury.
2 Guide to Using this Manual

Stihl BGA 57 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld blower
Power	- W
Airspeed	198 km/h
Working type	Blowing
Product color	Black, Orange, White
Working technology	Electric
Soft grip	Yes
Battery voltage	36 V

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	2300 g