Checking The Controls; During Operation - Stihl BGA 45 Instruction Manual

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► Depress and hold the trigger switch lock‐
out (2).
The retaining latch can be released and will
stay in the unlocked position.
► Squeeze the trigger switch (3) with your index
finger.
Air flow will start.
The motor will not switch on unless the retaining
latch is unlocked and the trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch are pressed at the same time.
14.2 Switching Off
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation or unauthorized use, switch
off the motor and remove the activation key
before transporting or putting the blower down.
To switch the blower off:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger switch
lockout.
Once the trigger switch and trigger switch
lockout have been released, the retaining latch
will return to its locked position and activation
of the trigger switch will be blocked.

15 Checking the Controls

15.1 Testing the Controls
Before starting work, confirm that the retaining
latch (1), trigger switch lockout (2) and trigger
switch (3) are undamaged and functioning prop‐
erly.
Retaining Latch (1), Trigger Switch Lockout (2)
and Trigger Switch (3)
WARNING
■ To help reduce the risk of injury from blown
objects, always wear proper eye protection
while testing the controls. Keep bystanders at
least 16 ft. (5 m) away.
To test the controls:
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2
3
► Remove the activation key.
► Unlock the retaining latch by pushing it for‐
ward with your thumb.
► Hold the retaining latch in the unlocked posi‐
tion.
► Depress the trigger switch lockout and the trig‐
ger switch momentarily.
► Release the retaining latch, trigger switch lock‐
out and trigger switch.
The retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and
trigger switch should return to their respective
locked positions. If they do not, take the
blower to an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer to be repaired before use.
If you are able to activate the trigger switch
without first unlocking the retaining latch and
depressing the trigger switch lockout, take the
blower to an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer to be repaired before use.
► Insert the activation key.
► Hold the blower firmly and unlock the retaining
latch. Depress the trigger switch lockout and
trigger switch momentarily.
The blower should switch on. If it does not,
take the blower to an authorized STIHL servic‐
ing dealer to be repaired before use.
► Release the trigger switch.
The blower should switch off.
If the blower does not switch off after you
release the trigger switch, remove the activa‐
tion key and take the blower to an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before
use.

16 During Operation

16.1 Using the Blower
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury, never
work with the blower in the rain or in wet or
damp conditions,
clothing and protective apparel, including
proper eye protection,
air flow toward bystanders. Keep bystanders
at least 16 ft. (5 m) away from the work area,
5.7.4. Work carefully and maintain proper
control of the blower.
The blower is designed for single-handed opera‐
tion with either the right or left hand.
15 Checking the Controls
5.5. Always wear proper
5.4. Never direct the
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