Stihl chain saws, for example, have the serial number printed on the crankcase or the motor housing. Homelite chain saws, on the other hand, have the serial number printed on the bottom side of the saw, and Husqvarna saws have the serial number near the oil. STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING Small particles (e.g. Dust) blown through the blower tube and nozzle can cause a static charging of the blower tube. This is especially true in low humidity and high dust conditions. In order to reduce the risk of shock from static charging and subsequent injury from loss of control, your blower has features.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Stihl Backpack Blower Serial Number Location

Name of Product: BR 500 and BR 550 Backpack Blowers

Units: About 6,230

Manufacturer: Stihl Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.

Hazard: The fan wheel on these backpack blowers could break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower housing. This poses a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.

Incidents/Injuries: Stihl has received five reports of the fan wheel breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description: These backpack blowers have serial numbers ranging from 264264925 through 264740832 which are located on top of the engine's cylinder on the fin. The spark plug boot can be removed to view the serial number from the exterior of the blower.

Sold at: Authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $450.

Manufactured in: U.S.A.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these blowers immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Contact Stihl at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Stihl's Web site at www.stihlusa.com

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

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Blower - KombiTool

General

Clears paths and areas of leaves and grass cuttings. High blowing power total length: 89 cm. Weight: 1.8 kg.

Versions

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Technical specifications

Technical specifications

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Accessories

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Accessories

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• • Curved flat nozzle - for BGA 85

    Enables work on large surfaces due to broadly spread air stream parallel to the ground.

  Versions

  • Curved flat nozzle for BR 350

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Documents

Owners manuals and safety brochures

Stihl Model Number Location