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Technical Information · issue 4 of 1994

New electric blower BE 55

IssueTI 4/1994

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Technical Information

                                                                                                     04.94

New STIHL BE 55 Electric Blower - Series 4804

1. General Description

The STIHL BE 55 electric blower is a handy, low             Applications range from blowing leaves, paper and

weight and favorably priced unit with ample power           other debris from flower beds, lawns and gravel
for a wide range of applications.                           paths, or even small sports arenas, to drying cars
                                                            and other vehicles. Ease of handling is assured by
The unit is exceptionally quiet, i.e. the bystander         a comfortable, ergonomically designed handle.

sound level at a distance of 50 ft is less than 65 dB(A).
                                                            An optional vacuum attachment is available to furt-
The new blower is designed for use around the               her extend the range of possible uses.

house. It is a great time and effort-saver for blow-
sweeping and other maintenance jobs and offers
professional-style handling characteristics.

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2.   Technical Description

The robust drive motor (single-phase AC motor)
is accommodated in a high-impact plastic housing.

The motor housing incorporates a simple and
practical strain relief device for the supply cord.

Smooth housing surfaces help prevent build-up
of dirt and make cleaning easier.

The handle is an integral part of the motor housing
and features a conveniently positioned ON/ OFF

switch.

The blower tube is adjustable in the axial direction
and features a quick-action bayonet coupling.

3.   Specifications

Motor

Voltage:
Rating:
                                 230 V
                                 1100 W
Rated current:                   4,8 A
Frequency:                       50 Hz
Rated speed:                     9,400 rpm

Fuse:                            10 A
Insulation:                      Class II
Electromagnetic interference
suppression:                     EN 55014

                               blowing mode vacuum mode

Equivalent sound
pressure to ISO 6081:          85 dB(A)        85 db(A)
Equivalent sound power

to ISO 3744:                   97 dB(A)        100 dB(A)

Max. air flow rate:              595 m3/h (350 Cfm)
Air flow rate with
vacuum attachment

at 9,500 rpm:                    535 m3/h (315 Cfm)
Air velocity:                    59 m/s (132 mph)

Weight
(fully assembled):               2.9 kg (6.4 lb.)

Dimensions
(w/out blower tube)
Length:                          375 mm (14.76 in)
Width:                           210 mm (8.26 in)
Height:                          350 mm (13.78 in)

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4.   Special Accessory

Vacuum attachment:        4804 007 1000





Spare Parts for vacuum attachment

Part Name                   Part No.         Key         Rem.        PG         MOQ    MOQ
                                                                                  H      V

Catcher bag                 4227 708 9700        1                   5700         1          1
Harness                     4227 710 9000        2                   5711         1         10

Manifold                    4804 708 6900        3                                1          1
Suction tube                4804 708 3500        4                                1          1

5.   Tightening Torques

Fastener                   Thread                    For component                    Torque
                           size                                                       Nm         lbf.ft

Spline screw               IS-P 6 x 19               Motor housing                    3.0        2.2

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6.   Special Testing and Servicing Tools

Part Name                     Part No.               Application

Screwdriver bit for
torque wrench
I-5 x 120 x 6.3               0812 542 2104          IS spline screws
T-handle screwdriver
QI-5 x 150                    5910 890 2400          IS spline screws
Crimping tool                 5910 890 8210          Electric connectors,
                               lugs, etc.

7.   Service Note
                                                              No. Repair procedure                    BE 55

If unit is started up in the course of repairs or                                                     4804
maintenance work it is essential to observe all local
safety regulations and the safety precautions
outlined in the owner’s manual.
                                                              1

                                                              2
                                                                   Cord with plug

                                                                   Motor housing
                                                                                                        10

                                                                                                        10
The servicing and repair instructions given in the
service manual for models FE 35, 40, 55 and                   3    Switch                               10
EC 70 may be used as a reference, where
                                                              4    Motor                                10

applicable, for repair work on the BE 55 electric
blower.                                                       5    Electrical safety
                                                                   check                                 5

                                                                                                 ✂

8.   Repair Times

The specified repair times assume that the work is
performed by trained personnel in a properly

equipped service workshop.

The repair times are given in minutes.

Waiblingen, February 4, 1994                                                Andreas Stihl
D1/MTK-al                                                                   Technical Documentation

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