Operation; Charging - Stihl BGA 56 Instruction Manual

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► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger's openings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
4.7

Operation

WARNING
￭ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user may trip, fall and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work with the
blower.
► Operate the blower alone.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep a good
balance. If it is necessary to work at heights: Use a lift
bucket or a safe platform.
► Blow sweep with the wind.
￭ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation.
Bystanders and animals may be injured and damage to
property may occur.
► Do not direct the air blast towards bystanders, animals
or objects.
￭ If the behavior of the blower changes during operation or
feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This
can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
￭ Blower vibrations may occur during operation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
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4.8

Charging

WARNING
Contact with live components may occur for the following
reasons:
– Connecting cable is damaged.
– Plug is damaged.
– Wall outlet is not properly installed.
￭ Contact with live components can result in an electric
shock. This may result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Check that the connecting cable and plug are not
damaged.
► Insert the plug in a properly installed wall outlet.
￭ Overvoltage can occur in the charger if the line voltage or
frequency are incorrect during charging. The charger may
be damaged.
► Make sure the line voltage and frequency agree with the
data on the charger's rating plate.
￭ A damaged or defective charger may produce an unusual
smell or emit smoke during the charging process. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
￭ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if heat
dissipation is inadequate. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not cover the charger.
￭ If several chargers are connected to one wall outlet,
electric cables may be overloaded during the charging
process. The cables can overheat and cause a fire. This
can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to
property.
► Connect the charger to a single wall outlet.
► Do not connect the charger to multiple sockets.
4 Safety Precautions
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