STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
3 Overview English Overview 12 Button Activates the LEDs on the battery. Blower, Battery and Charger 13 Charger Charges the battery. 14 LED The LED indicates the operating status of the charger. 15 Connecting Cable Connects charger to appliance plug. 16 Appliance Plug Connects cable to wall outlet.
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Intended Use battery and charger. If the The STIHL BGA 57 blower is designed for blow- user’s physical, sensory or sweeping leaves, grass, paper and similar mat‐ ter. mental ability is restricted, Do not use the blower in the rain.
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– The user must not be under the influ‐ ence of alcohol, medication or drugs. ► If you have any queries: Contact your ► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. objects. ► Do not leave the blower unattended. Clothing and Equipment ►...
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► If the controls do not function properly: Do not play with the charger. not work with the blower. ► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for ■ The charger is not waterproof. If you work in this blower model. the rain or in a damp environment, an electric ►...
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► Stop work, remove the battery and contact away from flammable materials. your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish ■ Blower vibrations may occur during operation.
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English 4 Safety Precautions – Connecting cable plug or extension cable is ► If you use a cable drum: Unwind the exten‐ damaged. sion cable to its full length. – Wall outlet is not properly installed. ■ If electric cables or pipes are embedded in the wall, they may be damaged when the charger DANGER is mounted on a wall.
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4 Safety Precautions English 4.10.3 Charger ► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐ ing. WARNING ► Use and store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and +50°C. ■ The charger may turn over or move while being transported. This may result in personal 4.11.3 Charger injuries and damage to property.
Malfunction in blower. The battery and charger become hot during the ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use charging process. the blower and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. Charging the Battery, LEDs Mounting the Charger on a Wall The charger can be mounted on a wall.
7 Assembling the Blower English ► If the LED (4) and the LEDs (1) stop glowing: The battery (2) is fully charged and can be taken out of the charger (3). ► If the charger (3) is no longer required. Dis‐ connect the plug (6) from the wall outlet (7).
► Depress the trigger lockout (2) with your hand ► If air continues to flow from the nozzle: and hold it there. Remove the battery and contact your STIHL You can let go of the release slide (1). dealer for assistance.
Storing the Battery 12.1 After Finishing Work STIHL recommends that you store the battery ► Switch off the blower and remove the battery. with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs ► If the blower is wet: Allow the blower to dry.
► Clean contacts in battery compartment. ► Fit the battery. ► Switch on the blower. ► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the blower and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. 3 LEDs glow Blower too hot.
► Remove battery and insert it again. in the battery. ► Switch on the blower. ► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the battery and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. No electrical contact ► Remove the battery.
STIHL cannot warrant – Cord length 10 m up to 30 m: AWG 12 / for the use of those parts. 3.5 mm² Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL 18.5 Noise and Vibration Data accessories are available from STIHL dealers.
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2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU. The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial number are applied to the blower. The complete EC Declaration of Conformity is available from ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, Badstrasse 115, 71336 Waiblingen, Germany. 0458-807-8321-B...
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English 21 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-807-8321-B...
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21 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-807-8321-B...
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