Removing The Battery; Switching The Blower On And Off; Switching On - Stihl BGA 300.0 Instruction Manual

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► Swing the lever (5) down until it snaps into place.
NOTICE
Make sure the battery is securely attached to the backplate
before starting work.
Since a new battery is not fully charged, STIHL recommends
that you fully charge the battery before using it the first time,
@ 12.2.

14.2 Removing the Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe personal injury from unintended
activation, always remove the battery before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the blower, and any other time it is not in use.
WARNING
Use care when ejecting the battery to prevent it from falling
and causing personal injury or property damage.
To remove the battery:
► Release the trigger switch.
► Place the blower on a level surface.
► Open the lever.
► Remove the battery.
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NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or prolonged
periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside the
recommended ambient temperature range can reduce the
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performance and/or service life of the battery.

15 Switching the Blower On and Off

15.1 Switching On

WARNING
Never operate your blower if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 5.5. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your blower, @ 5.4.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always operate the blower with your right hand firmly on
the control handle.
To switch the blower on:
► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout (1).
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