Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl BGE 61 Instruction Manual

Appropriate extension cords are
available in special stores for electrical
equipment or from your STIHL dealer.
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N Insert the appliance plug (1) into
extension cord coupling (2).
Strain Relief
To reduce the risk of disconnection of
appliance cord from the extension cord
set during operation:
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5
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N Make a loop in the extension cord.
N Pass the loop (3) through the
opening (4).
N Slip the loop over the hook (5) and
pull it tight.
N Connect the extension cord plug to
a properly installed power outlet.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because the use of any
blower may be
dangerous, 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.
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.
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use
a blower. Bystanders, especially chil-
dren, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where a machine is
in use. Never let the unit run unat-
tended.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury to bystand-
ers and damage to property, never let
your power tool run unattended. When
it is not in use (e.g. during a work
break), shut it off and make sure that
unauthorized persons do not use it.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
blowers. Different models may have dif-
ferent parts and controls. See the
appropriate section of your instruction
manual for a description of the controls
and the function of the parts of your
model.
Safe use of a blower involves
1. the operator
2. the power tool
3. the use of the power tool.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate
this machine when you are fatigued.
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