Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl BGE 61 Instruction Manual

7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air
flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
11. Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
14. This blower is provided with double
insulation. Use only identical
replacement parts. See instructions
for "Servicing of Double-Insulated
Blowers."
WHEN VACUUM ATTACHMENT IS
EMPLOYED
15. Do not use vacuum attachment on
wet surfaces. Never attempt to
vacuum any liquid or wet material
(e.g., wet leaves or grass).
16. Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
17. Do not use this power tool in
vacuum mode without dust bag in
place.
BGE 61, BGE 71
18. Unplug before connecting the
vacuum attachment.
19. Unplug before opening the intake
screen or removing the vacuum
attachment.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Polarized Plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
equipment has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way. Replace damaged
cords or have them repaired by your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer only.
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because the use of any
blower may be danger-
ous, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand
and observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manual and
the safety precautions
periodically. Careless or
improper use may cause
serious or fatal injury.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your power tool. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
WARNING
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manual. Be sure
that anyone using it understands the
information contained in this manual.
WARNING
Use your blower for clearing leaves,
twigs, grass, clippings, paper, debris,
and dust in yards, gardens, parks, paths,
streets, driveways and parking lots and
for similar tasks.
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