Guide To Using This Manual; Important Safety Instructions - Stihl BGE 61 Instruction Manual

English

Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to or
embossed on the machine are shown
and explained in this manual.
Symbols in Text
Many operating and safety instructions
are supported by illustrations.
The individual steps or procedures
described in the manual may be marked
in different ways:
A bullet marks a step or procedure.
N
A description of a step or procedure that
refers directly to an illustration may
contain item numbers that appear in the
illustration. Example:
Loosen the screw (1).
N
Lever (2) ...
N
In addition to the operating instructions,
this manual may contain paragraphs
that require your special attention. Such
paragraphs are marked with the
following symbols and signal words:
DANGER
Indicates an imminent risk of severe or
fatal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in severe or
fatal injury.
2
NOTICE
Indicates a risk of property damage,
including damage to the machine or its
individual components.
Engineering Improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. Therefore,
some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in
this manual. If the operating
characteristics or the appearance of
your machine differs from those
described in this manual, please contact
your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area for assistance.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electric blower, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE STIHL BGE BLOWER
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or other injury:
1. Do not leave the blower unattended
when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before
servicing.
2. Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used near children.
4. Use only as described in this
manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If the blower is not working as
it should, has been dropped, left
outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to your STIHL servicing
dealer.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
BGE 61, BGE 71