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BG 50

Name: BG 50
Brand: STIHL
SKU: bg50
Rating: 4.5572 (2595 reviews)

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STIHL's lightest gas-powered handheld blower is designed to reduce operator fatigue.

Features

Lightweight Design
Upright Translucent Fuel Tank
Easy-Access Air Filter Cover
High-Tech Polymer Housings

Get superior performance from the BG 50 gas-powered handheld blower. Made here in America of U.S. and global materials, the reasonably priced BG 50 boasts the highest power-to-weight ratio in the STIHL gas-powered line, making it the perfect choice if you are a homeowner seeking premium STIHL quality. Its lightweight, compact design features a fuel-efficient engine, toolless air filter access, and an upright fuel tank for easier filling. Clean up yard waste and leaf piles quickly and easily with this affordable and convenient blower.

Note: Not available for purchase or delivery in California

Features
- Lightweight Design -
  The lightweight design helps reduce operator fatigue.
- Upright Translucent Fuel Tank -
  Easily check the fuel level before starting work. If fuel is needed, the upright position makes the tank easier to fill.
- Easy-Access Air Filter Cover -
  The provided easy-access makes it almost effortless to remove the cover for fast filter cleaning or replacement.
- High-Tech Polymer Housings -
  Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are corrosion-resistant.
- Purge Pump Primer -
  The purge pump primer feature enables the user to prime the carburetor with fuel, enabling easier starting. The purge pump primer is designed in a way that the operator cannot flood the machine by priming the carburetor too many times. Flooding the engine is still possible if the choke is not removed after the engine fires.
- Made in America -
  A majority of STIHL products sold in America are made in America of U.S. and global materials.

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Note: STIHL recommends use of fuel with no more than 10% Ethanol content. Using fuel with greater than 10% Ethanol content may cause damage to your equipment and may void your STIHL warranty.
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POWER SOURCE	Gas
WEIGHT	7.9 lbs.
BLOWING FORCE IN STANDARD MODE	13 Newtons
SOUND PRESSURE RATING	70 db(A)
MAX. AIR VELOCITY	159 mph
AIR VOLUME AT NOZZLE	412 cfm
ENGINE POWER	0.9 bhp
FUEL CAPACITY	14.5 oz.
DISPLACEMENT	27.2 cc
INTENDED USE	Homeowner