Stihl BGA 100 Instruction Manual page 28

English
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
Never attempt to modify your blower in
any way since this may increase the risk
of personal injury. STIHL excludes all
liability for personal injury and damage
to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
Drive
Battery
Observe the information in the leaflet or
instruction manual supplied with the
STIHL battery and keep it in a safe
place.
For further notes on safety see
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
Charger
Observe the information in the leaflet
supplied with the STIHL charger and
keep it in a safe place.
Connecting cord
Observe the information in the leaflet
supplied with the STIHL connecting cord
and keep it in a safe place.
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Before Starting Work
Check that your blower is properly
assembled and in good condition – refer
to appropriate chapters in the instruction
manual.
Never use a defective or deformed
–
battery.
The trigger switch and trigger
–
lockout must move freely (retaining
latch to ‚) – switches must return to
the idle position when they are
released.
The nozzle must be properly
–
mounted.
Keep the handles dry and clean –
–
free from oil and dirt – for safe
control of the blower.
Never attempt to modify the controls
–
or the safety devices in any way.
Check condition of housing
–
A worn housing (cracks, nicks, chips)
may result in an increased risk of injury
from thrown foreign objects. If the
housing is damaged, consult your dealer
– STIHL recommends you contact a
STIHL servicing dealer.
To reduce the risk of accidents, do not
operate your blower if it is damaged or
not properly assembled.
During Operation
In case of imminent danger or in an
emergency, switch off the blower
immediately, move the retaining latch to
ƒ and pull the connecting cord plug out
of the socket.
Do not disconnect the connecting cord
plug from the socket while the motor is
running.
Your blower is designed to be operated
by one person only. Do not allow other
persons in the work area.
Keep bystanders, especially children,
and animals away from the work area.
To reduce the risk
of injury from
thrown objects, do
not allow any other
persons within a
radius of 5 meters
(16 ft) of your own
position.
To reduce the risk of damage to
property, also maintain this distance
from other objects (vehicles, windows).
Do not direct the air blast towards
bystanders or animals since the air flow
can blow small objects at great speed.
When blow-sweeping (in open ground
and gardens), watch out for small
animals to avoid harming them.
Never leave a running blower
unattended.
Walk slowly forwards as you work –
observe the nozzle outlet at all times –
do not walk backwards – risk of
stumbling.
Hold your power tool in a normal,
relaxed working position. Make sure you
always have good balance and secure
footing.
Take care in slippery conditions – on
slopes and uneven ground.
BGA 100