Using The Blower - Stihl BGA 86 Instruction Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ If the blower is dropped or subjected to similar heavy
impacts:
– Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and
functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices are
working properly.
– Check the LEDs for error messages, @ 11.1.2.
– Check that the battery has not been damaged.
Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning
blower or battery. In case of doubt, have the blower
and battery checked by your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
￭ If the blower or battery is damaged, not working properly,
has been left outdoors, exposed to rain or damp
conditions or dropped into water or other liquid, its
components may no longer function properly and safety
devices may be inoperative. To reduce the risk of personal
injury and property damage:
– Take the blower and battery to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further
operation.
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your blower and meet safety and
performance requirements. Use of parts that are not
authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or
fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical replacement
parts be used.
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5.6

Using the Blower

5.6.1 Before Operation
WARNING
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the blower only as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ Using a blower that is modified, damaged, improperly
adjusted or maintained, or not completely and securely
assembled can increase the risk of serious personal
injury.
– Never operate a blower that is modified, damaged,
improperly maintained or not completely and
securely assembled.
– Always check your blower for proper condition and
operation before starting work, particularly the
retaining latch, Ergo-Lever and trigger switch.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, Ergo-Lever and
trigger switch move freely and spring back into place
when released. The trigger switch must not engage
until the retaining latch is unlocked and the Ergo-
Lever is depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
– If your blower or any part is damaged or does not
function properly, take it to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. Do not use the blower until the
problem has been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery:
– Check the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment for corrosion or other foreign matter.
Keep clean.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
blower, @ 15.1.
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