BGA 200
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Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 2
4 Safety Precautions......................................3
5 Preparing the Blower for Operation............ 6
6 Adjusting Blower for User........................... 7
7 Inserting and Removing Connecting Cable
Plug...........................................................11
8 Switching the Blower On/Off..................... 11
9 Checking the Blower................................. 12
10 Operating the Blower................................ 12
11 After Finishing Work..................................13
12 Transporting..............................................13
13 Storing.......................................................13
14 Cleaning....................................................13
15 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 14
16 Troubleshooting........................................ 14
17 Specifications............................................15
18 Spare Parts and Accessories....................15
19 Disposal.................................................... 15
20 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 16
21 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 16
1 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.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 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
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User Manual for Comfort carrying system
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User Manual for "AP belt bag with connect‐
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ing cable"
Safety notices and precautions for
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STIHL AP battery
User Manual for STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4,
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500 chargers
Safety information for STIHL batteries and
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products with built-in battery:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2 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.
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
3 Overview
3.1 Blower
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG 2022
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Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
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1 Nozzle
Directs and concentrates the airstream.
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2 Blower Tube
Directs the airstream.
3 Grip
For controlling the blower when a carrying
system is used.
4 Control Handle
For operating, controlling and carrying the
blower.
5 Socket
Receptacle for connecting cable plug.
6 Intake Screen
Protects the operator from moving parts
inside the blower.
7 Carrying Ring
For attaching carrying system.
8 Release Slide
Switches on the blower and selects power
level.
9 LEDs
The LEDs indicate the selected power level.
10 Trigger Lockout
Unlocks the trigger.
11 Trigger
The trigger switches the blower on and off.
12 Power Lock Button
Locks blowing force in required position.
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3.2 Carrying Systems
2 Connecting Cable
Connects blower to the battery or “AP belt
bag with connecting cable”.
3 Connecting Cable Plug
Connects blower to “AP belt bag with con‐
necting cable” or a STIHL AR battery.
4 Deluxe Carrying System
Serves to carry blower on STIHL AR L or AR
battery.
5 STIHL AR Battery
Supplies power to the blower.
6 Hip Pad
Serves to secure blower to STIHL AR battery
or the carrying system with built-in “AP belt
bag with connecting cable”.
7 Carrying System with Built-In “AP Belt Bag
with Connecting Cable”
Supplies power to the blower.
8 “AP Belt Bag with Connecting Cable”
Supplies power to the blower.
9 Battery Belt with “AP Belt Bag with Connect‐
ing Cable”
Supplies power to the blower.
3.3 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the blower:
Push the release slide forwards to
switch on the blower and set the power
level.
Guaranteed sound power level accord‐
ing 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.
Activate and deactivate power lock but‐
ton.
1 STIHL AR L battery:
Supplies power to the blower.
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4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the blower:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
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Wear safety glasses.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
Confine long hair so that it cannot be
sucked into the blower.
Observe safety notices on flying debris
and take the necessary precautions.
Disconnect connecting cable plug from
socket during work breaks, transport,
storage, maintenance and repairs.
Maintain safe distance.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL BGA 200 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
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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.
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Use the blower with a STIHL AP battery in
combination with the “AP belt bag with con‐
necting cable” or an STIHL AR battery.
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Using the blower or the battery for purposes
for which they were not designed may result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
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Use the blower as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► Use the battery as described in the instruc‐
tion manual for the “AP belt bag with con‐
necting cable” or the STIHL AR battery.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
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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.
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► If you pass the blower on to another per‐
son: Always give them the instruction man‐
ual.
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Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
The user must be rested.
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The user must be in good physical con‐
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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
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assess the risks involved in using the
blower.
The user must be of legal age or is
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being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
The user has received instruction from a
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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‐
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ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
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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.
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Wear long trousers.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation:
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
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If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
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■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush
or the blower. Not wearing suitable clothing
may result in serious injury.
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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.
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Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with nonslip soles.
4.5 Working Area and Surround‐
ings
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.
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Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
4.6 Safe condition
The blower is in a safe condition if the following
conditions are fulfilled:
The blower is undamaged.
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The blower is clean.
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The controls function properly and have not
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been modified.
Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
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The accessories are correctly attached.
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WARNING
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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.
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Never use a damaged blower.
► If the blower is dirty: Clean the blower.
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► Do not modify the blower. Exception:
Mounting a nozzle approved for this blower
model.
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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.
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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.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
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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.
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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 ani‐
mals 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.
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Stop work, pull the connecting cable plug
out of the socket and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
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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
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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.
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Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
4.8 Transporting
WARNING
■ The blower can turn over or move while being
transported. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Secure the blower with lashing straps, belts
or a net to prevent it turning over and mov‐
ing.
4.9 Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a blower and can be seriously
injured.
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► 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.
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Store the blower in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
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The blower may start unintentionally if the con‐
necting cable plug remains inserted during
cleaning, maintenance or repair operations.
There is a risk of serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► 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.
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Clean the blower as described in this
instruction manual.
■ If the blower is not serviced or repaired cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. There is a risk of serious or fatal
injury.
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Do not attempt to service or repair the
blower.
► If the blower needs to be serviced or
repaired: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
5 Preparing the Blower for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Blower for Oper‐
ation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in a
safe condition:
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Blower, 4.6.
Battery as described in the STIHL AR bat‐
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tery’s instruction manual or in the user
instructions for the “AP belt bag with con‐
necting 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 battery as described in the User
Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500
chargers.
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Clean blower,
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Adjust nozzle, 6.1.
► Put on and adjust the STIHL AR battery, carry‐
ing system or “AP belt bag with connecting
cable”, 6.
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Check the controls,
► If it is not possible to carry out these steps: Do
not use the blower and consult a STIHL
authorized dealer.
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