Stihl BG 45 Instruction Manual - Page 11
Using the Blower
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5.7 Using the Blower 5.7.1 Before Operation WARNING ■ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal 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 completely 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 condition and operation before starting work, particularly the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger switch. - Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger switch move freely and spring back into place when released. The trigger switch must not engage until the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch lockout is depressed. - 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 activation key: - Check the electrical contacts of the activation key and activation key socket for corrosion or other foreign matter. Keep clean. - Never insert a damaged, deformed or corroded activation key. - Read and follow the instructions on switching on the blower, @ 14.1. English ■ 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 activation key. - Never carry the blower with your finger on the trigger switch. - Release the trigger switch before removing the activation key. - Remove the activation key before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the blower and any other time it is not in use. - Never leave the blower unattended when the activation key is inserted. - Never store the activation key in the blower. 5.7.2 Holding and Controlling the Blower 0000-GXX-2266-A0 0458-719-8621-A 9
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