STIHL BGA 86 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 con‐ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our dealers guarantee competent advice and instruction as well as comprehensive service support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐tainable 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.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.

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 connecting cable”
  • Safety notices and precautions 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

For further information on STIHL connected, compatible products and FAQs, please visit www.connect.stihl.com or available from a STIHL servicing dealer.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are regis‐tered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. These word marks/logos are used by STIHL under license.
Batteries with are equipped with a Bluetooth® radio interface. Local operating restrictions (in aircraft or hospitals, for example) must be observed.

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.

Symbols in Text

This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction manual.

Overview

**Blower

**

1. Nozzle The nozzle directs and concentrates the air stream.
2. Blower tube The blower tube directs the air stream.
3. Shield The shield protects the user from moving parts inside the blower.
4. Battery compartment The battery compartment holds the battery.
5. Locking lever The locking lever holds the battery in the bat‐tery compartment.
6. Control handle The control handle is used to operate, control and carry the blower.
7. Ergo lever The Ergo lever holds the release slide in posi‐tion when the trigger is released.
8. Release slide The release slide releases the trigger.
9. Trigger The trigger turns the blower on and off.
10. Battery The battery supplies the blower with energy.
11. LEDs The LEDs indicate the state of charge of the battery and any faults.
12. Pushbutton The pushbutton activates the LEDs on the battery. The pushbutton activates and deacti‐vates Bluetooth® radio interface (if available).
13. “BLUETOOTH®” LED (only for batteries with ) The LED indicates the activation and deacti‐vation of the Bluetooth® interface.

    Rating plate with the machine number

Symbols

The symbols may appear on the blower and the battery. Their meaning is as follows:

• LED lights up red. The battery is too warm or too cold.
• LEDs flash red. There is a fault in the battery.
• Guaranteed sound power level in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing the sound emissions of products.
• The battery is equipped with a Bluetooth® radio interface and can be paired with the STIHL connected app.
• The information next to the symbol indi‐cates the energy content of the battery according to the cell manufacturer’s specifi‐cation. The energy content available in operation is lower.
• Do not dispose of the product with domes‐tic waste.

Safety Precautions

Warning Symbols

The warning symbols on the blower or the bat‐tery have the following meanings:

• Observe safety notices and take the necessary precautions.
• Read, understand and keep the User Manual.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Observe the safety advice concerning flying objects and associated meas‐ures.
• Tie back long hair and confine it so that it cannot be pulled into the blower.
• Remove the battery during work stop‐pages, transport, storage, maintenance or repair.
• Maintain a safety distance.
• Protect battery from heat and fire.
• Do not immerse battery in fluids.
• Observe the permitted battery temper‐ature range.

Intended Use

• The STIHL BGA 86 blower is designed for blow‐ing leaves, grass, paper and similar matter.
• The blower can be used in the rain.
• The blower is supplied with energy by a STIHL AP battery or a STIHL AR battery.
• The battery with in combination with the STIHL connected app enables customization and the transfer of information to the battery using Bluetooth® technology.

WARNING

• Batteries not approved by STIHL for the blower can cause fires and explosions. Per‐sons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
  • Operate the blower with a STIHL AP battery or a STIHL AR battery.
• Using the blower or battery other than for its intended use can result in serious injuries or death and damage to property.
  • Always use the blower as described in this User Manual.
  • Use the battery as described in this User Manual, STIHL AR battery User Manual, STIHL connected app and at www.con‐nect.stihl.com.

Requirements concerning the user

WARNING

• Users who have not received instruction are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the blower and the battery. The user or other people may be seriously injured or killed.
  • Read the Instruction Manual, make sure you have understood it and keep it in a safe place for reference.
• If allowing another person to use the blower or the battery: Give them the Instruction Manual as well.
• Make sure that the user fulfills the following requirements:
  • The user is rested.
  • The user is physically, sensorially and mentally able to operate the blower and the battery and to work with them. If the user is able to operate the equipment but has physical, sensory or mental restrictions, the user may only work with the equipment under the supervision of or after receiving instruction from a responsible person.
  • The user can recognize and assess the hazards of the blower and battery.
  • The user is an adult, or is being trained in an occupation under supervision according to national regulations.
  • The user has received instruction from a STIHL servicing dealer or other expert before operating the blower for the first time.
  • The user is not under the influence of alcohol, medicines or drugs.
• If in any doubt: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer.

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.

Work Area and Surroundings

Blower

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 dam‐age 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 pro‐duce 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 explo‐sive environment.

Battery

WARNING

• Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐ognize or assess the dangers of the battery. Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐ously injured.
• Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.
• Do not leave the battery unattended.
• Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
• The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
• Protect battery from heat and fire.
• Do not throw the battery into a fire.
• Use and store the battery at temper‐atures between ‑ 10 °C and + 50 °C.
• Do not immerse the battery in fluids.
• Keep battery away from small metal parts.
• Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
• Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
• Protect the battery from chemicals and salts.

Safe Condition

4.6.1 Blower

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.

4.6.2 Battery

The battery is in safe condition when the follow‐ing conditions are met:

• The battery is not damaged.
• The battery is clean and dry.
• The battery is working and has not been modi‐fied.

WARNING

• The battery cannot function safely if it is not in safe condition. There is a risk of serious injury to persons.
• Use an undamaged and functioning battery.
• Do not charge a damaged or defective bat‐tery.
• If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the bat‐tery and allow it to dry.
• Do not modify the battery.
• Do not insert objects into the apertures in the battery.
• Never connect the battery terminals to met‐allic objects and cause a short circuit.
• Do not open the battery.
• Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
• Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation.
• Avoid contact with the fluid.
• In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected areas with plenty of soap and water.
• In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
• A damaged or defective battery may emit an unusual odour, smoke or catch fire. This may result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage to property.
• If the battery emits an unusual odour or smoke: do not use the battery and keep it away from flammable materials.
• If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish the battery using a fire extinguisher or water.

Operation

WARNING

• In certain situations the user may no longer be able to concentrate on the job. The user may trip, fall and be seriously injured.
• Keep calm and plan your work.
• In poor light conditions and poor visibility: Do not operate the blower.
• Do not use the blower on your own.
• Do not work above shoulder height.
• Watch out for obstacles.
• Stand safely on the ground and keep your balance. If you have to work at a height: use a lift bucket or secure scaffolding.
• If you experience signs of fatigue: take a break.
• Blow in direction of the wind.
• Objects may be thrown into the air at high speed while working. This can result in injuries to persons and animals and damage to prop‐erty.
• Do not direct air blast towards per‐sons, pets and objects.
• If the blower starts behaving differently or in an unusual way while operating, the blower may be in an unsafe condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
• Stop working, remove the battery and con‐sult a STIHL servicing dealer.
• The blower may cause vibrations in operation.
• Take breaks.
• If signs of poor circulation appear: consult a doctor.
• The blower may become electrostatically charged due to flying dust. Under certain envi‐ronmental conditions (e.g. dry environment), the blower may discharge suddenly resulting in sparks. Sparks can cause fires and explo‐sions in a flammable or explosive environ‐ment. This can result in serious injuries or death and damage to property.
• Do not work in a flammable environment or in an explosive environment.

Transporting

Blower

WARNING

• The blower can turn over or move while being transported. This may result in personal inju‐ries and damage to property.
• Remove the battery.
• Secure the blower with lashing straps or a net to prevent it turning over and moving.

Battery

WARNING

• The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions, and damage to property may occur.
• Never transport a damaged battery.
• The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐port. This may result in injury to people and damage to property.
• Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it cannot move.
• Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.

Storing

Blower

WARNING

• Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a blower and can be seriously injured.
• Remove the battery.
• Store the blower out of the reach of chil‐dren.
• Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the blower and metal components. The blower may be damaged.
• Remove the battery.
• Store the blower in a clean and dry condi‐tion.

Battery

WARNING

• Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the battery Children may be seriously injured.
• Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐dren.
• The battery is not protected against all ambi‐ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐tain ambient conditions, the battery may be irreparably damaged.
• Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐tion.
• Store the battery in an enclosed space.
• Store the battery separately from the blower.
• If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐connect the mains plug and store the bat‐tery at a state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).
• Store the battery at a temperature range between – 10°C and + 50°C.

Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

WARNING

• If the battery is inserted when carrying out cleaning, servicing or repairs, it is possible for the blower to be switched on unintentionally. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
• Remove the battery.
• Sharp cleaning agents, cleaning with a water jet or pointed objects can damage the blower, the battery and the charger. If the blower, bat‐tery or charger are not cleaned as described in this instruction manual, components may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. They may cause seri‐ous injury to persons.
• Clean the blower, battery and charger as described in this instruction manual.
• If the blower, battery or charge are not serv‐iced 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.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the blower, battery or charger.
• If the blower, battery or the charger require servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

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, 4.6.1.
  • Battery, 4.6.2.
  • Check the battery, 11.2.
  • Fully charge battery as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500 chargers.
  • Clean blower, 16.
  • Attach nozzle, 8.1.
  • Check the controls, 11.1.
  • If it is not possible to carry out these steps: Do not use the blower and consult a STIHL authorized dealer.

Connecting a battery with Blue‐tooth® radio interface with the STIHL connected app

• Activate the Bluetooth® radio interface on the mobile device.
• Activating the Bluetooth® radio interface on the battery, 7.1.
• Download the STIHL connected app to the mobile device from the App Store and create an account.
• Open and sign in to the STIHL connected app.
• Add the battery in the STIHL connected app and follow the instructions on the screen.

For contacts and other information, please visit https://support.stihl.com or see the STIHL con‐nected app. The STIHL connected app is available internationally.

Charging the Battery, LEDs

Charging the Battery

The charging time depends on various factors, e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient tem‐perature. The actual charging time may vary from the charging time indicated. The charging time is indicated at www.stihl.com/charging- times.
Recharge the battery as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500 chargers.

Displaying the charge level

• Press the button (1).
  The LEDs light up green for about 5 seconds and indicate the state of charge.

• If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge the battery.

LEDs on Battery

The LEDs can show the state of charge or mal‐functions. The LEDs can glow or flash green or red. The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs glow or flash green.
If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting, 18.
Malfunction in blower or battery.

Activating and Deactivating Bluetooth® Radio Interface

Activating the Bluetooth® Radio Interface

If the battery has a Bluetooth® radio interface: Press and hold the pushbutton until the
“BLUETOOTH®” LED next to the symbol lights up blue for approximately 3 seconds. The Bluetooth® radio interface on the battery is activated.

Deactivating the Bluetooth® Radio Interface

If the battery has a Bluetooth® radio interface: Press and hold the pushbutton until the “BLUETOOTH®” LED next to the symbol lights up blue six times. The Bluetooth® radio interface on the battery is deactivated.

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 remove the battery.
• Line up the lug (3) and the slot (2).
• Push nozzle (1) into required position on blower tube (4).
• Rotate nozzle (1) until it engages.

Removing and Fitting the Battery

Inserting the Battery

Insert the battery (1) into the battery compart‐ment (2) as far as it will go. The battery (1) engages with a click and is now locked.

Removing the Battery

• Place blower on a level surface.
• Keep one hand in front of the battery compart‐ment so that the battery (2) cannot fall out.
• Press both locking levers (1). The battery (2) is released and can be removed.

Switching the Blower On/Off

Switching On the Blower

Hold the blower by the control handle with one hand, wrapping your thumb around the control handle.

• Slide the unlocking slide (1) with your thumb in the direction of the blower tube and keep it held.
• Squeeze and hold the trigger (2) with your index finger. The blower accelerates and air flows out of the nozzle. The release slide (1) can be released.

The further the trigger switch (2) is depressed, the more air flows out of the nozzle.
If the ergo lever (3) is pressed, the trigger switch (2) remains unlocked. This means the trigger can be released and depressed again without having to push the release slide in the direction of the blower tube. If the trigger switch (2) and the ergo lever (3) are released, the trigger switch (2) is locked. The unlocking slide (1) must be slid in the direction of the blower tube once more and held, to unlock the trigger switch (2).

Switching Off

• Release the trigger.
• No air flows from the nozzle.
• If air continues to flow from nozzle: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
• Blower has a malfunction.

Testing the Blower and Battery

Checking the controls
Release slide, Ergo lever and trigger

• Remove the battery.
• Try squeezing the trigger switch without acti‐vating the release slide.
• If the trigger switch can be squeezed: Do not use the blower. Consult a STIHL servicing dealer. The release slide is faulty.
• Slide the unlocking slide with the thumb in the direction of the blower tube and keep it held.
• Press and hold Ergo lever.
• Press the trigger.
• The release slide can be released.
• Release the trigger and the Ergo lever.
• If release slide, trigger or Ergo lever is stiff or does not spring back to the initial position: Stop using the blower and contact a STIHL dealer. The release slide, trigger or the Ergo lever is defective.
• Press and hold Ergo lever.
• Press the trigger. The release slide can be released.
• Release the trigger and the Ergo lever.
• If release slide, trigger or Ergo lever is stiff or does not spring back to the initial position: Stop using the blower and contact a STIHL dealer. The release slide, trigger or the Ergo lever is defective.

Switching On the Blower

• Insert battery.
• Push unlocking slide towards the blower tube and hold in place.
• Press and hold the trigger.
• Air flows out of the nozzle.
• If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and consult a STIHL dealer. There is a fault in the blower.
• Release the trigger. Air stops flowing out of the nozzle.
• If air continues to flow out of the nozzle: Remove the battery and consult a STIHL serv‐icing dealer.
  The blower is faulty.

Testing the Battery

• Press button on battery.
  The LEDs glow or flash.

• If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
  There is a malfunction in the battery.

Operating the Blower

Holding and Guiding the Blower

• Hold and guide the blower by the control han‐dle with one hand, wrapping your thumb around the control handle.

Blowing

• Point the nozzle at the ground.
• Move forward slowly, in a controlled manner.

After Finishing Work

After finishing work

• Switch off blower and remove battery.
• If the blower is wet: allow blower to dry.
• If the battery is wet: allow battery to dry.
• Clean blower.
• Clean battery.

Transporting

Transporting the blower

• Switch off the blower and remove the battery. 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.

Transporting the battery

• Turn off the blower and remove the battery.
• Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
• Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it cannot move inside the packaging.
• Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.

The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria Part III, Subsection 38.3. The transport regulations can be found at www.stihl.com/safety-data- sheets.

Storing

Storing the blower

• Switch off blower and remove battery.
• The blower should be stored in such a way that the following conditions are fulfilled:
  • The blower is out of the reach of children.
  • The blower is clean and dry.

Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green LEDs lit).

• The battery should be stored in such a way that the following conditions are fulfilled:
• The battery is out of the reach of children.
• The battery is clean and dry.
• The battery is in an enclosed space.
• Battery is stored separately from the blower.
• If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐connect the mains plug and store the bat‐tery at a state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).
• The battery is in a temperature range between – 10 °C and + 50 °C.

NOTICE

• If the battery is not stored as described in this user manual, the battery may become deeply discharged and irreparably damaged.
• Charge a discharged battery before storing it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).
• Store the battery separately from the blower.

Cleaning

Cleaning the blower

• Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
• Clean blower with a damp cloth.
• Clean vents with a paintbrush.
• Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐partment and clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
• Clean the electrical contacts in the battery compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
• Clean the shield with a paintbrush or soft brush.

Cleaning the Battery Clean the battery with a damp cloth.

Maintenance and Repairs

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.

Servicing and Repairing the Battery
The battery requires no servicing and cannot be repaired.

• If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace the battery.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Blower or Battery

Fault| LEDs on the

battery

| Cause| Remedy
---|---|---|---
The blower does not start when switched on.| 1 LED flashing green.| State of charge of the battery is too low.| ►  Recharge the battery fully as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101,

301, 301-4, 500 chargers.

1 LED emits red light.| The battery is too warm or too cold.| ►  Remove the battery.

►  Allow the battery to cool down or warm

up.

3 LEDs flash red.| There is a fault in the blower.| ►  Remove the battery.

►  Clean electrical contacts in the battery compartment.

►  Insert battery.

►  Switch on 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.

| ►  Remove the battery.

►  Allow the blower to cool down.

4 LEDs fla‐ shing red.| There is a fault in the battery.| ►  Remove battery and reinsert it.

►  Switch 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.| ►  Remove the battery.

►  Clean electrical contacts in the battery compartment.

►  Insert battery.

 | 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.| ►  Remove the battery.

►  Allow the blower to cool down.

 |  | There is an electrical

fault.

| ►  Remove battery and reinsert it.

►  Switch on blower.

The blower ope‐ rating time is too short.|  | The battery is not fully charged.| ►  Recharge the battery fully as described in the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101,

301, 301-4, 500 chargers.

 | The battery life has

been exceeded.

| ►  Replace battery.
STIHL connected app is unable to find the battery

with .

|  | Bluetooth® radio inter‐ face on the battery or mobile device is deac‐ tivated.| ►  Activate Bluetooth® radio interface on the battery or mobile device.
 | Distance between bat‐ tery and mobile device is too long.| ►  Reduce distance,      19.2.

►  If the battery still cannot be found with the STIHL connected app: Contact a

STIHL authorized dealer for assistance.

Product Support and Assistance on Use

Product support and assistance on use are avail‐able from STIHL servicing dealers. For contacts and other information, please visit https://support.stihl.com or www.stihl.com.

Specifications

STIHL BGA 86 Blower

• Approved batteries:
  • STIHL AP
  • STIHL AR
• Blowing force: 15 N
• Maximum air speed: 69 m/s
• Average air speed: 58 m/s
• Air flow: 780 m³/h
• Weight without battery: 2.8 kg

For battery life see www.stihl.com/battery-life.

STIHL AP battery

• Battery technology: lithium-ion
• Voltage: 36 V
• Capacity in Ah: see rating label
• Energy content in Wh: see rating label
• Weight in kg: see rating label
• Permissible temperature range for operation and storage: + 10 °C to + 50 °C
• Bluetooth® radio interface (only for batteries with ):
• Data connection: Bluetooth® 5.1. The mobile appliance must be compatible with Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.0 and support Generic Access Profile (GAP).
• Frequency band: ISM band 2.4 GHz
• Maximum RF power transmitted: 1 mW Signal range: approx. 10 m. The signal strength depends on the ambient conditions and the mobile terminal. Signal range can vary greatly depending on local conditions, including the receiver. The range may be perceptibly reduced inside enclosed rooms and through metal barriers (such as walls, shelves or cases).
• Mobile appliance operating system requirements: Android or iOS (current version or higher)

Noise and Vibration Data
K-value (uncertainty) for sound pressure levels is 2 dB(A). K-value (uncertainty) for sound power levels is 2 dB(A). K-value (uncertainty) for vibra‐tion levels is 2 m/s².
STIHL recommends that you wear hearing pro‐tection.

• Sound pressure level LpA measured according to EN 50636‑2‑100: 79 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: 0.5 m/s²

The vibration values quoted above have been measured according to a standardized test pro‐cedure 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 proc‐ess 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 Direc‐tive 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

Spare parts and accessories
These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL acces‐sories. 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 the Blower and Battery
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 accord‐ance with local regulations.
• Do not dispose with domestic waste.

EC Declaration of Conformity

STIHL BGA 86 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 86
• Serial number: BA02

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: 90 dB(A)
• Guaranteed sound power level: 92 dB(A)

The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐sung.
The year of construction, the country of manufac‐ture and the machine number are shown on the blower. Done at Waiblingen, 15.07.2021 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

UKCA Declaration of Conformity

STIHL BGA 86 Blower
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstraße 115 0458-824-9821-B D-71336 Waiblingen Germany declare under our sole responsibility that

• Category: Cordless blower
• Manufacturer’s brand: STIHL
• Model: BGA 86
• Serial number: BA02

conforms to the relevant provisions of UK regula‐tions The Restriction of the Use of Certain Haz‐ardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, Supply of Machi‐nery (Safety) Regulations 2008, Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Noise Emis‐sion in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 and has been manu‐factured in compliance with the following stand‐ards in the versions valid on the date of produc‐tion: EN 55014‑1, EN 55014‑2, EN 60335‑1 and EN 50636‑2‑100.
The measured and the guaranteed sound power level have been determined in accordance with UK regulation Noise Emission in the Environ‐ment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regula‐tions 2001, Schedule 8..

• Measured sound power level: 90 dB(A)
• Guaranteed sound power level: 92 dB(A)

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

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

References

• Hilfe und Beratung zu E-Commerce und STIHL Produkten  | STIHL Support
• Hilfe und Beratung zu E-Commerce und STIHL Produkten  | STIHL Support
• STIHL Connect
• STIHL Batteries: Running Times & Charging Times | STIHL | STIHL
• STIHL Batteries: Running Times & Charging Times | STIHL | STIHL
• STIHL Safety Data Sheets: Complete Overview | STIHL
• Information on Physical Agents Directive Vibration | STIHL | STIHL
• Сертификаты соответствия | STIHL
• Hilfe und Beratung zu E-Commerce und STIHL Produkten  | STIHL Support

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