Operating The Blower; After Finishing Work; Transporting; Storing - Stihl 42440111600 Instruction Manual

11 Operating the Blower

► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and
consult a STIHL dealer.
There is a fault in the blower.
► Release the trigger.
Air stops flowing out of the nozzle.
► If air continues to flow out of the nozzle:
Remove the battery and consult a STIHL serv‐
icing dealer.
The blower is faulty.
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 Guiding the
Blower
► Carry the blower on your back.
► Hold and guide the blower with one hand on
the control handle and wrap your thumb
around the control handle.
11.2 Blowing
► Point the nozzle at the ground.
► Walk forward slowly and steadily.
For optimum performance, observe the recom‐
mended temperature ranges,
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12 After Finishing Work

12.1
► 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
► Clean the blower.
► Clean the battery.

13 Transporting

13.1
► 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
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
18.6.
After Finishing Work
to dry, 18.6.
Transporting the Blower
movement.
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.
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