After Finishing Work; Preparing For Transportation Or Storage; Transporting The Blower, Battery And Charger; Blower - Stihl BGA 57 Instruction Manual

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► Hold the unit firmly with your hand, keeping the handle
cradled between your thumb and fingers.
► Direct the air flow at the edges of the pile of material to be
blown.
NOTICE
Never direct the air flow toward objects such as vehicles or
windows that are less than 16 ft. (5 m) away.
Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and
ordinances.

18 After Finishing Work

18.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor and
remove the battery before transporting the blower or putting
it down.
To prepare the blower for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the blower, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
► If the battery or blower became wet during operation,
allow them to dry separately and completely before
charging or storing.
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19 Transporting the Blower, Battery and
Charger

19.1 Blower

When transporting the blower:
► When transporting the blower by hand, carry it by the
control handle.
► When transporting the blower in a vehicle, secure and
position the blower to prevent turnover, impact and
damage.

19.2 Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion, never transport the battery
in a metal container or near metal objects (e.g., paper clips,
nails, coins, keys), @ 6.1.
When transporting the battery:
► Place the battery in a non-metal container or carton and
secure it against impact or damage. Never transport the
battery in a metal or other container that is capable of
conducting electricity, or near metal objects (e.g., paper
clips, nails, coins, keys).
► If you are transporting the battery in a vehicle, secure it
and its container to prevent turnover, impact and damage.
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