Switching Off; Checking The Controls; Testing The Controls - Stihl BGA 56 Instruction Manual

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When switching the blower on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the blower with one hand firmly
on the control handle.
To switch the blower on:
► Unlock the retaining latch (1) by pushing it forward with
your thumb. Hold it in this unlocked position.
► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout (2).
The retaining latch can be released and will stay in the
unlocked position.
► Squeeze the trigger switch (3) with your index finger.
Air flow will start.
The motor will not switch on unless the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout and trigger switch
are pressed at the same time.

15.2 Switching Off

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor and
remove the battery before transporting or putting the blower
down.
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To switch the blower off:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout.
Once the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout have
been released, the retaining latch will return to its locked
position and activation of the trigger switch will be
blocked.

16 Checking the Controls

16.1 Testing the Controls

Before starting work, confirm that the retaining latch (1),
trigger switch lockout (2) and trigger switch (3) are
undamaged and functioning properly.
Retaining Latch (1), Trigger Switch Lockout (2) and Trigger
Switch (3)
WARNING
To help reduce the risk of injury from blown objects, always
wear proper eye protection while testing the controls. Keep
bystanders at least 16 ft. (5 m) away.
To test the controls:
► Remove the battery.
► Unlock the retaining latch by pushing it forward with your
thumb.
► Hold the retaining latch in the unlocked position.
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