Operating The Blower; After Finishing Work; Transporting - Stihl BGA 57 Instruction Manual

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► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in
that position.
► Pull the trigger.
► Let go of the trigger, trigger lockout and
release slide.
► If the trigger, trigger lockout or release slide is
stiff or does not spring back to the idle posi‐
tion: Do not use the blower and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
The trigger, trigger lockout or release slide has
a malfunction.
Switching on the blower
► Fit the battery.
► Push the release slide in the direction of the
blower tube with your thumb and hold it there.
► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in
that position.
► Pull the trigger and hold it there.
Air flows from the nozzle.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and
contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the blower.
► Release the trigger.
No air flows from the nozzle.
► If air continues to flow from the nozzle:
Remove the battery and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
Blower has a malfunction.
10.2 Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.

11 Operating the Blower

11.1 Holding and Controlling the
Blower
► Hold and control the blower with one hand on
the control handle - wrap your thumb around
the handle.
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11.2 Blowing
► Point the nozzle at the ground.
► Walk forward slowly in a controlled manner.
For optimum performance, observe the recom‐
mended temperature ranges,

12 After Finishing Work

12.1 After Finishing Work
► Turn off the blower and remove the battery.
► If the blower is wet: Allow the blower to dry.
► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the battery
to dry, 18.6.
► Clean the blower.
► Clean the battery.

13 Transporting

13.1 Transporting the Blower
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
Carrying the Blower
► Carry the blower by the control handle.
Transporting the Blower in Vehicles
► Secure the blower to prevent turnover and
movement.
13.2 Transporting the battery
► Turn off the blower and remove the battery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
13.3 Transporting the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
11 Operating the Blower
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