Using The Blower - Stihl BGA 56 Instruction Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit STIHL
blowers, their use may be extremely dangerous. Only
attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by
STIHL for use with this specific model are authorized.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify this blower in any way.
– Do not put any object into the openings of the
blower.
– Do not use the blower with any openings blocked.
– Keep the blower free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that might reduce air flow.
￭ 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, @ 12.1.2.
– 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 it checked
by your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
￭ If the blower 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
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longer function properly and safety devices may be
inoperative. To reduce the risk of personal injury and
property damage:
– Take the blower to your authorized STIHL servicing
dealer to be checked before further operation.
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your blower model 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 STIHL
replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
5.6

Using the Blower

5.6.1 Before Operation
WARNING
￭ Misuse 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 lead to a malfunction and 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, trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch move freely and always spring
back to the stop position when released. The trigger
switch must not engage until the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
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