Switching Off; Checking The Controls; Testing The Controls; During Operation - Stihl BGA 200 Instruction Manual

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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 connecting cord before transporting or putting
the blower down.
To switch the blower off:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout so
that the trigger switch springs back to the locked position.
In the locked position, activation of the trigger switch is
blocked by the trigger switch lockout. Activation of the
blower is also electronically blocked by the retaining latch
once the LEDs stop flashing (after approximately
5 seconds).

16 Checking the Controls

16.1 Testing the Controls

Before starting work, confirm that the trigger switch
lockout (1), retaining latch (2) and the trigger switch (3) are
undamaged and functioning properly.
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Trigger Switch Lockout (1), Retaining Latch (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 17 ft. (5 m) away.
To test the controls:
► Remove the connecting cord.
► Attempt to depress the trigger switch.
If the trigger switch can be depressed without first
depressing the trigger switch lockout, take the blower to
an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired
before use.
► Press down on the trigger switch lockout and push the
retaining latch forward. Make sure they move freely and
spring back into place when released.
► Insert the connecting cord.
► Hold the blower firmly with your right hand on the control
handle. Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout, push
the retaining latch forward with your thumb and squeeze
the trigger switch with your index finger.
The blower should switch on. If it does not, take the blower
to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired
before use.
► Release the trigger switch.
The blower should switch off.
If the blower does not switch off after you release the
trigger switch, remove the connecting cord and take the
blower to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be
repaired before use.

17 During Operation

17.1 Selecting the Power Level

The unit can be operated at three different power settings,
indicated by LEDs on the control handle. The higher the
power level, the stronger the blowing force.
16 Checking the Controls
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