Removing The Battery; Switching The Blower On And Off; Switching On - Stihl BGA 86 Instruction Manual

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To insert the battery:
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► Place the blower on a level surface.
► Insert the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) until
it stops.
The battery is properly inserted when you hear a audible
click and the battery is flush with the top of the housing. In
this position, there is electrical contact between the
battery and the blower.
Since a new battery is not fully charged, STIHL recommends
that you fully charge the battery before using it the first time,
@ 10.

14.2 Removing the Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe personal injury from unintended
activation, always remove the battery before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the blower, and any other time it is not in use.
WARNING
Use care when ejecting the battery to prevent it from falling
and causing personal injury or property damage.
To remove the battery:
► Release the trigger switch.
► Place the blower on a level surface.
► Position your hand behind the battery.
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► Press down on the locking lever (1) to eject the battery (2)
from the battery compartment.
NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or prolonged
periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside the
recommended ambient temperature range can reduce the
performance and/or service life of the battery.

15 Switching the Blower On and Off

15.1 Switching On

Never operate your blower if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 5.5. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your blower, @ 5.4.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the blower with one hand firmly
on the control handle.
15 Switching the Blower On and Off
WARNING
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