Important Safety Instructions; Introduction; Intended Use; Operator - Stihl BGA 57 Instruction Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of personal injury from
5m (16 ft) high velocity air flow and blown objects,
keep bystanders at least 16 ft. (5 m) away,
@ 5.6.4.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire, explosion or burns, including
chemical burns, do not disassemble, crush,
drop, damage or heat the battery above 212 °F
(100 °C). Never expose it to fire or incinerate,
@ 6.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion,
keep the battery dry. Protect it from rain, water,
liquids and damp conditions. Never immerse the
battery in water or other liquids, @ 6.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire, use and store the battery only
within an ambient temperature range of 14 °F to
122 °F (- 10 °C to 50 °C), @ 6.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
5.1

Introduction

When using an electric blower, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
BLOWER!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock or other
personal injury, read and follow the important safety
instructions in this chapter. Additional important warnings
and instructions are provided in subsequent chapters of
this manual.
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5.2

Intended Use

WARNING
￭ This blower is designed for blowing leaves, grass, and
similar lightweight material from yards, gardens,
sidewalks, driveways, decks, patios and comparable
surfaces in the manner and in the conditions described in
this manual. Use of the blower for operations different
than intended could result in serious injury or death.
– Blow leaves, grass, and similar lightweight material
only.
￭ Improper use could result in personal injury or property
damage, including damage to the blower.
– Use the blower, battery and charger only as
described in this manual.
– Never attempt to modify or override the blower's
controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a blower that has been modified or altered
from its original design.
￭ The STIHL AK series battery is designed for use only with
compatible STIHL power tools.
￭ The STIHL AL 101, AL 300 or AL 500 series charger is
designed for charging STIHL AK and AP series batteries
only.
5.3

Operator

WARNING
￭ Working with the blower can be strenuous. The operator
must be in good physical condition and mental health. To
reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of
control:
– Check with your doctor before using the blower if you
have any health condition that may be aggravated by
strenuous work.
– Do not operate the blower while under the influence
of any substance (drug, alcohol or medication, etc.)
that might impair vision, balance, dexterity or
judgment.
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