Operation; Transporting - Stihl BGA 86 Instruction Manual

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4.7

Operation

WARNING
￭ In certain situations the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on the job. The user may trip, fall and be
seriously injured.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► In poor light conditions and poor visibility: Do not
operate the blower.
► Do not use the blower on your own.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand safely on the ground and keep your balance. If
you have to work at a height: use a lift bucket or secure
scaffolding.
► If you experience signs of fatigue: take a break.
► Blow in direction of the wind.
￭ Objects may be thrown into the air at high speed while
working. This can result in injuries to persons and animals
and damage to property.
► Do not direct air blast towards persons, pets
and objects.
￭ If the blower starts behaving differently or in an unusual
way while operating, the blower may be in an unsafe
condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Stop working, remove the battery and consult a STIHL
servicing dealer.
￭ The blower may cause vibrations in operation.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of poor circulation appear: consult a doctor.
￭ The blower may become electrostatically charged due to
flying dust. Under certain environmental conditions (e.g.
dry environment), the blower may discharge suddenly
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resulting in sparks. Sparks can cause fires and explosions
in a flammable or explosive environment. This can result
in serious injuries or death and damage to property.
► Do not work in a flammable environment or in an
explosive environment.
4.8

Transporting

4.8.1 Blower
WARNING
￭ The blower can turn over or move while being transported.
This may result in personal injuries and damage to
property.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the blower with lashing straps or a net to prevent
it turning over and moving.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions and damage to property may
occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
￭ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it
cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
4 Safety Precautions
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