Before Starting Work; Preparing The Blower For Operation; Charging The Battery; Setting Up The Charger - Stihl BGA 57 Instruction Manual

10 Before Starting Work

on the trigger switch or inserting the battery with the
trigger switch engaged increases the likelihood of
unintended starting and possible accidents.
￭ Remove the battery from the blower before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
blower accidentally.
￭ Recharge only with the charger specified by STIHL. A
charger that is suitable for one type of battery may create
a risk of fire when used with another battery.
￭ Use the blower only with the specifically designated
batteries. Use of any other battery may create a risk of fire
or explosion and personal injury or property damage.
￭ When the battery is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails or other
small metal objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Do not store it in a metal container.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire or explosion.
￭ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation, chemical burns or respiratory illness from
inhalation.
￭ Do not use a battery or blower that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion and risk
of injury or property damage.
￭ Do not expose a battery or the blower to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperatures above
212 °F (100 °C) may cause fire and explosion.
￭ Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery outside of the ambient temperature range
specified. Charging improperly or outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk of
fire.
￭ Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts.
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￭ Do not modify or attempt to repair the blower or the battery
pack. Follow the instructions for use and care.
10 Before Starting Work

10.1 Preparing the Blower for Operation

Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 11.
► Mount the nozzle, @ 13.1.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 16.

11 Charging the Battery

11.1 Setting up the Charger

WARNING
Read and follow the battery and charger safety precautions
and instructions in this manual, @ 6 and @ 7. To reduce
the risk of short circuit, which could lead to electric shock,
fire and explosion, make sure the charger and its
components are dry and not damaged; operate the charger
indoors at an appropriate ambient temperature, @ 7.
WARNING
Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging
process, do not operate the charger on a combustible
surface or in a location where combustible gases, liquids,
vapors, dusts or other materials and substances are
present, @ 7.
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