Stihl Blower Serial Number Location

  1. This STIHL blower is not equipped with an anti-vibration ('AV') system. Other STIHL blower models are available with AV system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the machine to the operator's hands. An AV system is recommended for those persons using.
  2. Model Serial Number Example Serial Number Format All Husqvarna handheld products (except Chainsaw models 136, 141 and Backpack blowers) Located near the oil fill cap on most handhelds. For chainsaw models 340, 345, 350, 351, 353, 346XP, it's located on bar side of the saw, under the handle.
  3. The recalled blowers have a model number of BR 420C and a serial number in the following ranges: 47988257 through 47989256 and 49014561 through 49015560. The name, 'STIHL,' and the model number, BR 420C, appear on the starter. The serial number is printed right above the starter.

Stihl Backpack Blower Serial Number Location

The 2 series number range for machines built in the US had no more room. That`s why they started with new serial numbers beginning with a 5 for US made machines. The other serial numbers starting with 1,2,3,6 and 9 mean that the machine was made in 1 Germany 2 USA 3 Brazil 6 Japan 9 Various.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2005
Release #06-008
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 610-6677

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.

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

About the U.S. CPSC

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.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

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Stihl Blower Serial Number Location
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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.

Stihl Ts400 Serial Number Location

Versions


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.

Stihl Blower Serial Number Location

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Technical specificationsValues
Tool Blower
Weight 1) 1,8 kg
Overall length 89 cm

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.

Accessories

Stihl

Accessories

    • 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

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