Stihl BGA 86 Instruction Manual page 6

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► Check the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment for corrosion or other foreign
matter. Keep clean.
► Never insert or use a malfunctioning, dam‐
aged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
► Read and follow the instructions on switch‐
ing on the blower,
■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal
injury from unintentional starting:
► Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked
position and the trigger switch is in the off
position before inserting the battery.
► Never carry the blower with your finger on
the trigger switch.
► Release the trigger switch before removing
the battery.
► Remove the battery before assem‐
bling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing, main‐
taining or storing the blower, and any
other time it is not in use.
► Never leave the blower unattended when
the battery is inserted.
► Never store the battery in the blower.
5.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Blower
WARNING
■ To maintain a firm grip and properly control
your blower:
► Keep the handle clean and dry at all times.
Keep it free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease
and resin.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to
the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐
trol:
► Always hold the blower firmly with one hand
when you are working.
► Wrap your fingers tightly around the handle,
keeping the handle cradled between your
thumb and forefinger (see illustration).
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to
the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐
trol, keep proper footing and balance at all
times:
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
► Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or
while standing on any other insecure sup‐
port.
► Take special care in overgrown or wet ter‐
rain and always watch for hidden obstacles
such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes
and ditches to avoid stumbling.
► Be extremely cautious when working on
slopes or uneven ground.
► Use extra care when working on stairs.
► For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other mate‐
rial, objects or vegetation that can increase
the danger of slipping, tripping or falling.
► Never operate the blower above shoulder
height.
► Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
5.6.3 Working Conditions
WARNING
■ Operate your blower only under good visibility
during favorable daylight conditions.
► Postpone the work if the weather is windy,
foggy, rainy or inclement.
■ Your blower is a one-person machine.
► Bystanders, especially children, and ani‐
mals should not be allowed in the area
where it is in use.
► Switch off the blower immediately if you are
approached.
■ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and
unauthorized users:
► Never leave the blower unattended when
the battery is inserted.
► Switch off the blower and remove the bat‐
tery during work breaks and any other time
the blower is not in use.
■ Operating the blower in certain dry, dusty con‐
ditions may cause static electricity to build up
in the blower tube, nozzle and housing. This
static electricity may discharge suddenly with
a spark. To reduce the risk of personal injury
following static discharge:
► Never operate the blower in a location
where combustible gases, liquids, vapors,
dusts or other combustible materials and
substances are present.
■ Sparks generated from operation of the blower
may be capable of igniting combustible gases,
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible
materials and substances. To reduce the risk
of fire and explosion:
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