English 3 Overview – Safety information for STIHL batteries and products 1 Nozzle with built-in batteries: www.stihl.com/safety-data- Directs and concentrates the airstream. sheets 2 Blower Tube Directs the airstream. Symbols used with warnings in the text 3 Grip For controlling the blower when a carrying system is used.
Connects blower to “AP belt bag with connecting cable” or a STIHL AR battery. 4 Safety Precautions 4 Deluxe Carrying System Serves to carry blower on STIHL AR L or AR battery. Warning Symbols 5 STIHL AR Battery Supplies power to the blower.
The blower may be used in the rain. Power to this blower is supplied by a STIHL AP battery in combination with the “AP belt bag with connecting cable” or a STIHL AR battery.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol, ► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles. medication or drugs. Work Area and Surroundings ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. WARNING ■ Innocent bystanders, children and animals are not aware Clothing and Equipment of the dangers of the blower or flying debris.
► Replace worn or damaged labels. ■ The dust whipped up may cause the blower to be electrostatically charged. In certain conditions (e.g. dry ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing environment) the blower may discharge suddenly and dealer for assistance.
“AP belt bag with connecting cable”. 4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs ► Check the battery as described in the STIHL AR battery’s WARNING instruction manual or in the user instructions for the “AP belt bag with connecting cable”.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while you are checking the controls: Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. There is a malfunction in the blower. ► If you cannot carry out the above steps: Do not use the blower and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
► Put the battery on your back. ► Open the buckles on the chest strap and waist belt. ► Take the battery off your back. Using with STIHL AR Battery 6.3.1 Fitting and Adjusting the Connecting Cable The connecting cable can be fitted and adjusted to suit the user’s size, different cordless products and the application.
► Open the buckles on the chest strap and waist belt. ► Place battery on your back. ► Take the battery off your back. Fitting the Deluxe Carrying System The deluxe carrying system serves to secure the blower to the STIHL AR L or AR battery. 0458-812-0121-A...
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English 6 Adjusting Blower for User ► Take out the screws (1). ► Fit the holder (2). ► Insert and tighten down the screws (1) firmly. ► Close the retainer (3). The retainer (3) snaps into place. The belt is between the retainer (3) and the deluxe carrying system.
English 6 Adjusting Blower for User ► Take out the screw (7). The connecting cable can be fitted through the following openings: ► Adjust plate (8) to suit user’s height. – the upper left opening (1) ► Insert and tighten down the screw (7) firmly. –...
Fitting the Hip Pad The hip pad serves to secure the blower to the STIHL AR L ► Close buckle (2) on the waist belt. or AR battery or the carrying system with built-in “AP belt bag with connecting cable”.
English 6 Adjusting Blower for User Using with Battery Belt 6.7.1 Attaching the “Belt bag AP with connecting cord” ► Push battery (4) as far as it will go into the belt bag (5). A short beep will sound. ► Secure battery (4) with the Velcro® fastening (6). ►...
► Grip the connecting cable plug (2) with your hand. ► If air continues to flow from nozzle: Pull connecting cable plug out of the socket and contact your STIHL dealer for ► Pull the plug (2) out of the socket (1).
English 9 Checking the Blower ► If air continues to flow from nozzle: Pull connecting cable 9 Checking the Blower plug out of the socket and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Blower has a malfunction. Checking the Controls 10 Operating the Blower Trigger ►...
English 10 Operating the Blower ► Select the power level. ► Use trigger (1) to adjust blowing force. ► Depress the power lock button (2). This locks the blowing force in that position. You can let go of the trigger. To deactivate the power lock, depress the power lock button (2) again.
12.1 Transporting the Blower Every 12 months ► Switch off the blower and pull the connecting cable plug ► Have the blower checked by a STIHL servicing dealer. out of the socket. ► Carry the blower by the control handle.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the when switched on green. instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers. 1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too cold. ► Pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
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► If blower continues to cut out during operation: Clean contacts of connecting cable as described in the STIHL AR battery’s instruction manual or in the user instructions for the “AP belt bag with connecting cable”. ► Switch on the blower.
2002/44/EC visit www.stihl.com/vib. – Approved batteries: – STIHL AR 17.3 REACH – STIHL AP together with “AP belt bag with connecting REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, cable” Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical – Blowing force: 21 N substances.
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Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V. – Measured sound power level: 91 dB(A) – Guaranteed sound power level: 93 dB(A) Technical documents are deposited at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung (Product Licensing). The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product.
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English 20 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-812-0121-A...