STIHL BGA 100 Most Powerful Battery Blower Instruction Manual

STIHL BGA 100 Most Powerful Battery Blower

Introduction

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’ requirements. The products are designed for reliability even under extreme conditions. STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our dealers guarantee competent advice and instruction as well as comprehensive service support.
STIHL expressly commits itself to sustainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life.

Guide to Using this Manual

Applicable Documents

The local safety regulations apply.

• In addition to this User Manual, you should also read, understand and retain the following documents:
  • User Manual for STIHL AR battery
  • User Manual for “AP belt bag with connect‐ing cable”
  • Safety notices and parecautions for STIHL AP battery
  • User Manual for STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500 chargers
  • Safety information for STIHL batteries and products with built-in battery: www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets

Symbols used with warnings in the text

WARNING

• This symbol indicates dangers that can cause serious injuries or death.
  • The measures indicated can avoid serious injuries or death.

NOTICE

• This symbol indicates dangers that can cause damage to property.
  • The measures indicated can avoid damage to property.

Overview

Blower

1. Nozzle
   Directs and concentrates the airstream.

2. Blower Tube
   Directs the airstream.

3. Retaining Latch
   Unlocks the trigger. It is also used to select the power level.

4. LEDs
   The LEDs indicate the selected power level.

5. Trigger
   The trigger switches the blower on and off.

6. Control Handle
   For operating, controlling and carrying the blower.

7. Carrying Ring
   For attaching carrying system.

8. Socket
   Receptacle for connecting cable plug.

9. Intake Screen
   Protects the operator from moving parts inside the blower.

Carrying Systems

1. STIHL AR Battery
   Supplies power to the blower.

2. Connecting Cable
   Connects blower to the battery or “AP belt bag with connecting cable”.

3. Hip Padding
   Serves to secure blower to STIHL AR battery or the carrying system with built- in “AP belt bag with connecting cable”.

4. Connecting Cable Plug
   Connects blower to “AP belt bag with con‐necting cable” or an STIHL AR battery.

5. Carrying System with Built-In “AP Belt Bag with Connecting Cable”
   Supplies power to the blower.

6. “AP Belt Bag with Connecting Cable”
   Supplies power to the blower.

7. Shoulder Strap
   Serves to carry the blower.

8. Battery Belt with “AP Belt Bag with Connecting Cable”
   Supplies power to the blower.

Symbols

Meanings of symbols that may be on the blower:

Retaining latch unlocks the trigger in this position.
Retaining latch locks the trigger in this position.
Guaranteed sound power level according to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in order to make sound emissions of products comparable.
Do not dispose of the product with your household waste.

Safety Precautions

Warning Signs

Meanings of warning signs on the blower:

Observe safety notices and take the necessary precautions.
Read, understand and save the instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses.
Confine long hair so that it cannot be sucked into the blower.
Disconnect connecting cable plug from socket during work breaks, transport, storage, maintenance and repairs.
Maintain safe distance.

Intended Use

The STIHL BGA 100 blower is designed for blow-sweeping leaves, grass, paper and similar matter.
The blower may be used in the rain.
Power to this blower is supplied by a STIHL AP battery in combination with the “AP belt bag with connecting cable” or a STIHL AR battery.

WARNING

• Batteries not explicitly approved for the blower by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐age to property.
  • Use the blower with a STIHL AP battery in combination with the “AP belt bag with connecting cable” or a STIHL AR battery.
• Using the blower or the battery for purposes for which they were not designed may result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
  • Use the blower as described in this instruction manual.
  • Use the battery as described in the instruction manual for the “AP belt bag with connecting cable” or the STIHL AR battery.

The Operator

WARNING

• Users who have had no instruction cannot rec‐ognize or assess the risks involved in using the blower. The user or other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
• Read, understand and save the instruction manual.
• If you pass the blower on to another per‐son: Always give them the instruction man‐ual.
• Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
  • The user must be rested.
  • The user must be in good physical con‐dition and mental health to operate and work with the blower. If the user’s physi‐cal, sensory or mental ability is restric‐ted, he or she may work only under the supervision of or as instructed by a responsible person.
  • The user is able to recognize and assess the risks involved in using the blower.
  • The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a trade under supervi‐sion in accordance with national rules and regulations.
  • The user has received instruction from a STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐enced user before working with the blower for the first time.
  • The user must not be under the influ‐ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
• If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING

• Long hair can be sucked into the blower dur‐ing operation. This can result in serious inju‐ries.
  • Tie up long hair so that it is above shoulder level.
• Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed during operation. This can result in per‐sonal injury.
  • Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable glasses that have been tes‐ted and labeled in accordance with EN 166 or national standards are available from retailers.
• Wear long trousers.
• Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause allergic reactions.
  • If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
• Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the blower. Not wearing suitable clothing may result in serious injury.
  • Wear snug-fitting clothing.
  • Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
• Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or stumble. This can result in personal injury.
  • Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.

Working Area and Surroundings

WARNING

• Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the dangers of the blower and objects being thrown into the air and cannot assess them. This may result in serious injury to bystanders, children, and animals and damage to property.
  • Do not allow bystanders, children or animals within 5 meters of the work area.
  • Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from objects.
  • Do not leave the blower unattended.
  • Ensure that children cannot play with the blower.
• Electrical components of the blower can produce sparks. Sparks may cause fires and explosions in highly flammable or explosive environments. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured and property may be damaged.
  • Do not work in a highly flammable or explosive environment.

Safe condition

The blower is in a safe condition if the following conditions are fulfilled:

• The blower is undamaged.
• The blower is clean.
• The controls function properly and have not been modified.
• Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
• The accessories are correctly attached.

WARNING

• If not in safe condition, components may no longer operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled. This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
• Never use a damaged blower.
• If the blower is dirty: Clean the blower.
• Do not modify the blower. Exception: Mounting a nozzle approved for this blower model.
• If the controls do not function properly: Do not work with the blower.
• Fit original STIHL accessories designed for this blower model.
• Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or in the User Manual for the accessories.
• Do not insert objects into the openings in the blower.
• Replace worn or damaged labels.
• If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL dealer.

Operation

WARNING

• The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain situations. The user may stumble, fall and be seriously injured.
  •  Work calmly and carefully.
  • If light and visibility are poor: Do not work with the blower.
  • Operate the blower alone.
  • Do not work above shoulder height.
  • Watch out for obstacles.
  • Stand on the ground while working and keep a good balance. If it is necessary to work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe platform.
  • If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
  • Blow sweep with the wind.
• Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed during operation. Bystanders and animals may be injured and damage to property may occur.
  • Do not direct the air blast towards bystanders, animals or objects.
• If the behavior of the blower changes during operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
  • Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
• Blower vibrations may occur during operation.
  • Take regular breaks.
  • If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical advice.
• The dust whipped up may cause the blower to be electrostatically charged. In certain condi‐tions (e.g. dry environment) the blower may discharge suddenly and emit sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily combustible or explosive environment. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐age to property.
  • Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive environment.

Transporting

WARNING

• The blower can turn over or move while being transported. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
  • Push the retaining latch into position.
  • Pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
• Secure the blower with lashing straps or a net to prevent it from turning over and moving.

Storing

WARNING

• Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a blower and can be seriously injured.
  • Push the retaining latch into position.
  • Pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
  • Store the blower out of the reach of children.
• Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the blower and metal components. The blower may be damaged.
• Push the retaining latch into position.
  • Pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
• Store the blower in a clean and dry condition.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Repair

WARNING

• The blower may start unintentionally if the connecting cable plug remains inserted during cleaning, maintenance or repair operations. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
  • Move the retaining latch to the position.
  • Pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
• Harsh detergents, cleaning with a water jet, or sharp objects can damage the blower. If the blower is not cleaned as described in this instruction manual, components may no lon‐ger function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. They may cause serious injury to persons.
• Clean the blower as described in this instruction manual.
  • If the blower is not serviced or repaired correctly, components may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.

Preparing the Blower for Operation

Preparing the Blower for Operation

The following steps must be performed before commencing work:

• Ensure that the following components are in a safe condition:
  • Blower, 4.6.
  • Battery as described in the STIHL AR battery’s instruction manual or in the user instructions for the “AP belt bag with connecting cable”.
• Check the battery as described in the STIHL AR battery’s instruction manual or in the user instructions for the “AP belt bag with connect‐ing cable”.
• Fully charge the battery as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500 chargers.
• Clean blower, 15.
• Adjust nozzle, 6.1.
• Put on and adjust the STIHL AR battery, carry‐ing system, or “AP belt bag with connecting cable”, 7.
• Check the controls, 10.1.
• If it is not possible to carry out these steps: Do not use the blower and consult a STIHL authorized dealer.

Assembling the Blower

Mounting, Adjusting and Removing the Nozzle

The nozzle can be mounted to the blower tube in three positions to suit the height and reach of the user. The positions are marked on the blower tube.

• Switch off the blower and pull out the connect‐ing cable plug.
• Line up the lug (3) and the slot (2).
• Push nozzle (1) into the required position on blower tube (4).
• Rotate the nozzle (1) until it engages.

Adjusting Blower for User

Using with STIHL AR Battery

Fitting and Adjusting the Connecting Cable

The connecting cable can be fitted and adjusted to suit the user’s size and the application.

The connecting cable can be secured in position by the guide (1) on the harness and the fasten‐ers (2), or on the side of the backplate with the fasteners (2).

The length of the connecting cable can be adjusted by making a loop on the backplate (3) or at one side (4).

• Arrange the connecting cable so that it is as short as possible without hindering your work.

Fitting and Adjusting the Carrying System

• Put the battery on your back.
• Close buckle (2) on the waist belt.
• Close buckle (1) on the chest strap.
• Tighten the straps until the waist belt fits snugly on your hips and the back padding is against your back.
• Thread the end of the waist belt through the loop (3).
• Fit the hip pad as described in the instructions supplied with the hip pad.
• Adjust the strap (1) so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip.

Using with Carrying System

Fitting and Adjusting the Connecting Cable

The connecting cable can be fitted and adjusted to suit the user’s size and the application.

The connecting cable can be fitted through the following openings:

• the upper left opening (1)
• the upper right opening (2)
• the lower left opening (3)
• the lower right opening (4)
• If the connecting cable is fitted through the upper left opening (1) or the upper right open‐ing (2):
  • Open the press studs (5).
  • Lay the connecting cable over the shoulder strap (6).
  • Close the press studs (5).
• If the connecting cable is fitted through the lower left opening (3) or the lower right open‐ing (4): Seal the opening you use (3 or 4) with the hook and loop fastener (7).
• Arrange the connecting cable so that it is as short as possible without hindering your work.

Fitting and Adjusting the Carrying System

• Put the battery on your back.
• Close buckle (2) on the waist belt.
• Close buckle (1) on the chest strap.
• Tighten the straps until the waist belt fits snugly on your hips and the back padding is against your back.
• Thread the end of the waist belt through the loop (3).
• Fit the hip pad as described in the instructions supplied with the hip pad.
• Adjust the strap (1) so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip.

Using with AP Belt Bag with Connecting Cable

Attaching the “Belt bag AP with con‐necting cord”

• Open the Velcro® fastening on the strap (1) and pull the strap (1) out of the ring (2).

• Feed strap (1) through belt (3).

• Feed strap (1) back through the ring (2) and the belt (3).

• Close the Velcro® fastening on the strap (1).

• Push the battery (4) as far as it will go into the belt bag (5).
  A short beep will sound.

• Secure battery (4) with the Velcro® fastening (6).

Adjusting the Connecting Cable

The connecting cable can be fitted and adjusted to suit the user’s size and the application.

Inserting and Removing Connecting Cable Plug

The length of the connecting cable can be adjus‐ted by making a loop (1) and securing it to the belt bag (3) with the fastener (2).

• Arrange the connecting cable so that it is as short as possible without hindering your work.

Inserting and Removing Connecting Cable Plug

Inserting the Connecting Cable Plug

• Hold connecting cable plug (2) so that the arrow on its side lines up with the arrow on the socket (1).
• Insert the connecting cable plug (2) in the socket (1).
  The plug (2) engages in position.

Removing the Connecting Cable Plug

• Grip the connecting cable plug (2) with your hand.
• Pull the plug (2) out of the socket (1).

Switching the Blower On/Off

Switching On

• Hold the blower with one hand on the control handle – wrap your thumb around the handle.
• Push the retaining latch (1) with your thumb to position .
• Pull the trigger (2) with your index finger and hold it there.
• The blower accelerates and air flows from the nozzle.

The air flow rate is controlled by the trigger (2).

Switching off the blower

• Release the trigger.
  Air stops flowing out of the nozzle.

• If air continues to flow from the nozzle: Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
  The blower is faulty.

• Move the retaining latch to the position.

Checking the Blower

Checking the Controls

Trigger

• Pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.

• Push the retaining latch into position.

• Try to pull the trigger.

• If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use the blower and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
  The retaining latch is faulty.

• Push the retaining latch into position.

• Pull the trigger and then let it go.

• If the trigger is stiff or does not spring back to its idle position: Do not use the blower and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
  The trigger has a malfunction.

Switching on the blower

• Insert the connecting cable plug.

• Push the retaining latch into position.

• Pull the trigger and hold it there.
  Air flows from the nozzle.

• If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red: Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. There is a malfunction in the blower.

• Release the trigger.
  No air flows from the nozzle.

• If air continues to flow from the nozzle: Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. The blower has a malfunction.

Operating the Blower

Holding and Controlling the Blower

• If you use the STIHL AR battery or the carrying system with hip padding: Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabiner (1).
• Hold and control the blower with one hand on the control handle – wrap your thumb around the handle.

Setting the performance level
Depending on the application, 3 power levels can be set. The LEDs indicate the selected power level. The higher the power lever, the higher the volume of air that flows from the nozzle.
The selected power level affects the battery’s runtime. The lower the power level, the longer the runtime.

• Slide the retaining latch (1) to the position with your thumb.
  The LEDs indicate the selected power level.

• Push the retaining latch (1) forwards, hold briefly and allow it to spring back.
  This selects the next power level. After the third performance level, it starts again with the first performance level.

• Push the retaining latch (1) forwards and allow it to spring back as many times as necessary to select the required power level.

Activating the Boost Function
The boost function can be activated independently of the selected power level. The blower operates at maximum power when the boost function is activated.
The boost function affects the battery’s runtime. The longer the boost function is activated, the shorter the battery runtime.

• Override the trigger’s (1) end position and hold it there.
  The LEDs flash in sequence. The boost function is activated.

The boost function is deactivated when you release the trigger (1). The previously selected power level is restored.

Blow-Sweeping

• Point the nozzle at the ground.
• Walk slowly and steadily forwards.

After Finishing Work

• Switch off the blower, move retaining latch to position and pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
• If the blower is wet: Allow the blower to dry.
• Clean the blower.

Transporting

Transporting the blower

• Switch off the blower, move retaining latch to position and pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.

Carrying the blower

• Carry blower by the control handle in one hand.

Transporting the blower in a vehicle

• Secure the blower so that it cannot topple over and cannot move.

Storing

Storing the Blower

• Switch off the blower, move retaining latch to position and pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
• Observe the following points when storing the blower:
  Blower is out of the reach of children.

Cleaning

Cleaning the blower

• Switch off the blower, move retaining latch to position and pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
• Clean blower with a damp cloth.
• Clean vents with a paintbrush.
• Clean the shield with a paintbrush or soft brush.

Maintenance and Repairs

Maintenance Intervals
The maintenance intervals are dependent on the environmental and operating conditions. STIHL recommends the following maintenance inter‐vals:

Every 12 months

• Have the blower checked by a STIHL servic‐ing dealer.

Servicing and Repairing the Blower

The blower cannot be serviced or repaired by the user.

• If your blower has a malfunction or is dam‐aged or requires servicing: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Blower and Battery

Manual for chargers STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500.
Fault| LEDs on the battery| Cause| Remedy
---|---|---|---
 | 1 LED emits red light.| The battery is too warm or too cold.| ►  Pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.

►  Allow the battery to cool down or warm up.

3 LEDs flash red.| There is a fault in the blower.| ►  Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket and plug it in again.

►  Turn on the blower.

►  If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the blower and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.

3 LEDs light up red.| The blower is too warm.| ►  Pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.

►  Allow the blower to cool down.

4 LEDs fla‐ shing red.| There is a fault in the battery.| ►  Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket and plug it in again.

►  Turn on blower.

►  If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the battery; contact a STIHL authori‐ zed dealer.

 | There is a break in the electrical connection between the blower and the battery.| ►  Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket and plug it in again.

►  If blower still does not start when swit‐ ched on: Clean contacts of connecting cable as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AR battery or the “AP belt bag with connecting cable”.

 | The blower or the bat‐ tery is damp.| ►  Allow blower or battery to dry.
The blower swit‐ ches off while in operation.| 3 LEDs light up red.| The blower is too warm.| ►  Pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.

►  Allow the blower to cool down.

 |  | There is an electrical fault.| ►  Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket and plug it in again.

►  If blower continues to cut out during ope‐ ration: Clean contacts of connecting cable as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AR battery or the “AP belt bag with connecting cable”.

►  Turn on blower.

The blower ope‐ rating time is too short.|  | The battery is not fully charged.| ►  Fully charge battery as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500 chargers.
 | The battery service life has been excee‐ ded.| ►  Replace battery.

Specifications

STIHL BGA 100 Blower

• Approved batteries:
  • STIHL AR
  • STIHL AP together with “AP belt bag with connecting cable”
• Air speed with nozzle mounted: 63 m/s
• Weight: 2.5 kg
  For battery life see www.stihl.com/battery-life.

Noise and Vibration Data
K-value for sound pressure level is 2 dB(A). K-value for sound power level is 2 dB(A). K-value for vibration level is 2 m/s².
STIHL recommends that you wear hearing protection.

• Sound pressure level LpA measured according to EN 50636‑2‑100: 80 dB(A)
• Sound power level LwA measured according to EN 50636-2-100: 90 dB(A)
• Vibration level ahv measured according to
  EN 50636-2-100, control handle: < 2.5 m/s².

The vibration values quoted above have been measured according to a standardized test procedure and may be used to compare electric power tools. Depending on the type of usage, the vibrations that actually occur may differ from the values quoted. The vibration values quoted may be used for an initial assessment of the user’s exposure to vibrations. The actual expo‐sure to vibrations has to be estimated. This process may also take into account times during which the electric power tool is switched off and times during which it is switched on but running off load.
Information on compliance with Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC is available at www.stihl.com/vib.

REACH
REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances.
For information on compliance with the REACH regulation see www.stihl.com/reach.

Spare Parts and Accessories

These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL accessories.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories.
Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is unable to judge the reliability, safety and suitabil‐ity of other manufacturers’ spare parts and accessories; accordingly, STIHL cannot warrant for the use of those parts.
Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL accessories are available from STIHL dealers.

Disposal

Disposing of Blower
Contact the local authorities or your STIHL dealer for information on disposal.
Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment.

• Take STIHL products including packaging to a suitable collection point for recycling in accordance with local regulations.
• Do not dispose of with domestic waste.

EC Declaration of Conformity

STIHL BGA 100 Blower
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstraße 115
D-71336 Waiblingen
Germany
declare under our sole responsibility that

• Type: Cordless blower
• Manufacturer’s brand: STIHL
• Model: BGA 100
• Serial number: 4866

conforms to the specifications of Directives 2011/65/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and 2000/14/EC and has been developed and built in compliance with the versions of the following standards valid at the production date:
EN 55014‑1, EN 55014‑2, EN 60335‑1 and
EN 50636‑2‑100.
The measured and guaranteed equivalent sound power level has been determined in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V.

• Measured sound power level: 88 dB(A)
• Guaranteed sound power level: 90 dB(A)

The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐sung.
The year of construction, the country of manufacture and the machine number are shown on the blower.

Done at Waiblingen, 15.07.2021 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

pp
Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann, Director Product Certification & Regulatory Affairs

References

• STIHL Batteries: Running Times & Charging Times | STIHL | STIHL
• STIHL Safety Data Sheets: Complete Overview | STIHL
• Information on Physical Agents Directive Vibration | STIHL | STIHL

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