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

11 Operating the Blower

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.
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.
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13.2
► 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
► 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
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure

14 Storing

14.1
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► Observe the following points when storing the
14.2
18.6.
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a
charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green
LEDs lit).
► The battery should be stored in such a way
Transporting the battery
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
Transporting the Charger
the charger.
the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net
to prevent it turning over and moving.
Storing the Blower
blower:
– Blower is out of the reach of children.
– Blower is clean and dry.
Storing the Battery
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
– The battery is out of the reach of children.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is in an enclosed space.
– Battery is stored separately from the blower.
– If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
– Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
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