Before Starting Work; Preparing The Blower For Operation; Charging The Battery; Setting Up The Charger - Stihl BGA 56 Instruction Manual

10 Before Starting Work

￭ Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person
using only authorized replacement parts. This will help
maintain the safety and performance of the product.
￭ Do not modify or attempt to repair the blower or the battery
pack. Follow the instructions for use and care.
10 Before Starting Work

10.1 Preparing the Blower for Operation

Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 11.
► Mount the nozzle, @ 13.1.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 16.

11 Charging the Battery

11.1 Setting up the Charger

WARNING
Read and follow the battery and charger safety precautions
and instructions in this manual, @ 6 and @ 7. Among
other things: Make sure the charger and its components are
dry and not damaged; operate the charger indoors at an
appropriate ambient temperature, @ 7.
WARNING
Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging
process, do not operate on a combustible surface or in a
location where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or
other materials and substances are present, @ 7.
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To set up the charger:
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► Insert the plug (4) into a properly installed wall outlet (5)
matching the voltage and electrical frequency stated on
the charger's rating plate (1).
The charger runs a self-test immediately after it is plugged
in. The charger LED (2) will glow green for about
1 second, then it will glow red briefly before going out.
Once the self-test is complete, the charger is ready to
charge the battery.
► Position the power supply cord (3) so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp
objects or moving parts or otherwise be subjected to
damage or stress.

11.2 Charging

WARNING
Never charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking
or deformed battery. For indoor use only. Keep the charger
dry. Protect it from rain, water, liquids and damp conditions.
Never insert a wet battery or use a wet charger, @ 11.2.
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