Stihl BGA 86 Instruction Manual page 5

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.5 Blower
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
► Do not immerse the blower in water or other
fluids.
► Store the blower indoors.
■ This battery-powered blower is intended only
for garden and landscape maintenance. Use
for other purposes may increase the risk of
personal injury and property damage.
► Read and follow the operating instructions
in this manual for approved applications,
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■ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the
operator and bystanders:
► Always release the trigger switch
and remove the battery before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing, main‐
taining or storing the blower, and any
other time it is not in use.
■ Although certain unauthorized attachments
may fit STIHL blowers, their use may be
extremely dangerous. Only attachments sup‐
plied by STIHL or expressly approved by
STIHL for use with this specific model are rec‐
ommended.
► Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
► Never modify this blower in any way.
► Never attempt to modify or override the
blower's controls or safety devices in any
way.
► Never use a blower that has been modified
or altered from its original design.
► Do not put any object into the openings of
the blower.
► Do not use the blower with any openings
blocked.
► Keep the blower free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that might reduce air flow.
■ If the blower is dropped or subjected to similar
heavy impacts:
► Check that it is undamaged, in good condi‐
tion and functioning properly before con‐
tinuing work.
► Check that the controls and safety devices
are working properly.
► Check the LEDs for error messages,
11.1.2.
► Check that the battery has not been dam‐
aged. Never use or charge a malfunction‐
ing, damaged, cracked, leaking or
deformed battery.
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► Never work with a damaged or malfunction‐
ing blower or battery. In case of doubt, have
the blower and battery checked by your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
■ If the blower or battery is damaged, not work‐
ing properly, has been left outdoors and
exposed to rain or damp conditions, or drop‐
ped into water or other liquid, its components
may no longer function properly and safety
devices may be inoperative. To reduce the risk
of personal injury and property damage:
► Take the blower and battery to your author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer to be checked
before further operation.
■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifi‐
cally designed to match your blower and meet
safety and performance requirements. Use of
parts that are not authorized or approved by
STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or
property damage.
► STIHL recommends that only identical
replacement parts be used.
5.6 Using the Blower
5.6.1 Before Operation
WARNING
■ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in per‐
sonal injury and property damage.
► Use the blower only as described in this
instruction manual.
■ Using a blower that is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, or not com‐
pletely and securely assembled can increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
► Never operate a blower that is modified,
damaged, improperly maintained or not
completely and securely assembled.
► Always check your blower for proper condi‐
tion and operation before starting work, par‐
ticularly the retaining latch, Ergo-Lever and
trigger switch.
► Ensure that the retaining latch, Ergo-Lever
and trigger switch move freely and spring
back into place when released. The trigger
switch must not engage until the retaining
latch is unlocked.
► Never attempt to modify or override the
controls or safety devices in any way.
► If your blower or any part is damaged or
does not function properly, take it to your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not
use the blower until the problem has been
corrected.
■ Before inserting the battery:
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