BG 50 & BR 450 C-EF

Introducing the NEW BG 50 The lightest gasoline powered handheld blower in the STIHL range

BG 50….Lightest gasoline handheld blower STIHL BG 50: 7.9 lbs. STIHL BG 56: 9.3 lbs. Weed Eater FB 25: 8.1 lbs. Husqvarna 125b: 9.4 lbs. Echo PB 250: 9.5 lbs. Shindaiwa EB212: 8.8 lbs Craftsman 358794770: 11.1 lbs. RedMax HBZ2610: 9.2 lbs

Introducing BG 50 Improved choke system for reduced flooding. Proven, reliable 4229 2-stroke engine 1 piece tube for simplicity Tool-less filler cap for upright refueling Lightest gas powered blower in the STIHL range: Assembled in Virginia Beach, VA - USA

Why did STIHL develop the BG 50? Currently we offer 2 entry blowers: BG 55 BG 56 These to products have the same: Weight Blowing performance Accessories compatibility Appearance BG 55 and BG 56 are too close to one another Limits dealer’s ability to upsell customers to the BG 56

2-stroke with scavenging (4241) Comparison: BG 50 vs. BG 56 BG 50 BG 56 Engine 2-stroke (4229) 2-stroke with scavenging (4241) Displacement [cc] 27.2 Engine power [kW] 0.7 Air volume [cfm] 412 412 **** Air velocity [m/s] 134 134 **** Blowing force [N] 13 Weight [lbs] 7.9 9.3 Lower handle grip ✔ Easy 2 Start Conversion to shredder vac Fan-jet nozzle and gutter cleaner Adjustable blower tube length Momentary stop switch Simplified starting procedure **** updated values according to ANSI/OPEI B175.2-2012

BG 50 - Conclusion The BG 50 is: Upgrade to BG 56 for: $139.95 – Great Price 7.9 lbs. – Lightest blower on the market Same reliable engine as the BG 55 but with reduced flooding. Upgrade to BG 56 for: $169.95 – Exceptional Value Easy 2 Start, simplified starting procedure, momentary stop switch. Ability to use gutter kit Ability to convert to vacuum Additional lower handle Adjustable tube length

BR 450 & BR 450 C-EF

Introducing BR 450 and BR 450 C-EF STIHL’s new backpack blower loaded with new features $449.95 BR 450 C-EF Commercial grade backpack blower with electric start $549.95

New Control Handle Design Start button (BR 450- C-EF only) Step less cruise control function Momentary stop switch automatically returns to run position

New Telescopic Tube Design Tube length adjustment Collar Quick release handle position adjustment

BR 450: New blower in the STIHL Range All the same features of the BR 450 C-EF except electric start and Easy 2 Start. Better blowing force than the BR 550 with more emphasis on volume.

Introducing BG 450 C-EF Professional Blower with Electric Start

BR 450 C-EF Electric Start System One push of the start button and you are up and running. Starter battery charges while the machine is running. If the lithium ion battery dies or if it is too cold (< 32 deg. F) machine is started with backup pull starter. 10 minute runtime recharges battery in cold temperatures, 2 minutes recharges battery at 75 degrees F

Why Electric Start? No need to remove the backpack blower from the user’s back to restart Fuel savings by turning off blower when moving from place to place Can even be cold started while on users back. Choke knob automatically returns to run position when throttle blipped.

Specifications -BR 450 & 450 C-EF are replacing the BR 550- Displacement 63.3 cc 64.8 cc Engine Power 3.9 bhp 3.4 bhp Weight 25.4 lbs 23.4 lbs 21.8 lbs Air Volume 642 cfm 530 cfm Avg. Air Velocity 186 mph 199 mph Max Air Velocity 221 mph 252 mph Blowing Force 28 N 26.9 N

Measured in Newtons (Force)