Fault
LED on
Charger
Cause
Remedy
There is a malfunction
in the charger.
► Do not use the charger and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
18 Specifications
18.1
STIHL BGA 57 Blower
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Approved battery: STIHL AK
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Air speed with nozzle mounted: 46 m/s
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Weight without battery: 2.3 kg
For battery life see www.stihl.com/battery-life.
18.2
STIHL AK Battery
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Battery technology: lithium-ion
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Voltage: 36 V
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Capacity in Ah: see rating label
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Energy content in Wh: see rating label
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Weight in kg: See rating label
18.3
STIHL AL 101 Charger
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Rated voltage: See rating plate
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Frequency: see rating plate
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Rated power: see rating plate
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Charging current: See rating plate
For charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging-
18.4
Extension Cords
If an extension cord is used, the cross sectional
area of its conductors must meet the following
minimum requirements – depending on the line
voltage and length of the extension cord:
If rated voltage on the rating label is 220V to
240V:
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Cord length up to 20 m: AWG 15 / 1.5 mm²
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Cord length 20 m up to 50 m: AWG 13 /
2.5 mm²
If rated voltage on the rating label is 100V to
127V:
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Cord length up to 10 m: AWG 14 / 2.0 mm²
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Cord length 10 m up to 30 m: AWG 12 /
3.5 mm²
18.5
Temperature limits
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain environmental conditions, it may catch fire
or explode. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Do not charge the battery below -20°C or
above +50°C.
► Do not use the blower, battery or charger
below -20°C or above +50°C.
► Do not store the blower, battery or charger
below -20°C or above +70°C.
18.6
Recommended temperature
ranges
For optimum performance of the blower, battery
and charger, observe the following temperature
ranges:
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Charging: 5°C to 40°C
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Use: - 10 °C to + 40 °C
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Storage: - 20 °C to + 50 °C
If the battery is charged, used or stored outside
the recommended temperature ranges, perform‐
ance may be reduced.
If the battery is wet or moist, allow the battery to
dry for at least 48 h between 15°C and 50°C and
with less than 70% humidity. Higher humidity
may extend the drying time.
18.7
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.
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Sound pressure level L
pA
measured according
to EN 50636-2-100: 79 dB(A)
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Sound power level L
wA
measured according to
EN 50636-2-100: 90 dB(A)
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Vibration level a
hv
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 pro‐
cedure and may be used to compare electric
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