Stihl BG 50 Instruction Manual page 5

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Do not continue operating the machine if it is
damaged. In case of doubt, contact a dealer.
2.10 Using the blower
The blower is designed for one-handed opera‐
tion. The operator must carry the blower with his
right hand on the control handle.
Always hold the power tool firmly in your hand.
When blow-sweeping in open terrain and in gar‐
dens, look out for small animals.
Work only slowly, moving in a forwards direction
– always observe the discharge area of the
blower tube – do not move backwards – risk of
tripping!
WARNING
Operate the machine only with the blower tube
completely mounted – risk of injury!
2.11 Working Technique
To minimize blowing time, use a rake and broom
to loosen dirt particles before you start blowing.
– If necessary, dampen the surface to be
cleaned in order to avoid creating too much
dust.
– Do not blow particles in the direction of
bystanders, in particular in the direction of chil‐
dren, pets, open windows or freshly washed
vehicles. Take special care in such situations.
– Remove the blow-swept debris in rubbish bins
– do not blow it onto the neighbor's land.
– Operate your power tool at reasonable times
only – not early in the morning, late at night or
during midday rest periods when people could
be disturbed. Observe local rest periods.
– Operate blowers at the lowest engine speed
necessary to accomplish the task.
– Check your blower before starting work. Pay
special attention to the muffler, air intakes and
air filter.
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2.12 Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may result in
vibration-induced circulation problems in the
hands (whitefinger disease).
No general recommendation can be given for the
length of usage because it depends on several
factors.
The period of usage is prolonged by:
– Hand protection (wearing warm gloves)
– Work breaks
The period of usage is shortened by:
– Any personal tendency to suffer from poor cir‐
culation (symptoms: frequently cold fingers,
tingling sensations).
– Low outside temperatures.
– The force with which the handles are held (a
tight grip restricts circulation).
Continual and regular users should monitor
closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If
any of the above symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
sensation in fingers), seek medical advice.
2.13 Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not described in
the instruction manual. Have all other work per‐
formed by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts in order
to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
machine. If you have any questions in this
respect, consult a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL
replacement parts. They are specifically
designed to match your model and meet your
performance requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the
engine before carrying out any maintenance or
repairs or cleaning the machine. – Exception:
Carburetor and idle speed adjustments.
Do not turn the engine over on the starter with
the spark plug boot or spark plug removed
unless the slide control / stop switch is on STOP
or 0 since there is otherwise a risk of fire from
uncontained sparking.
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