Stihl BG 45 Instruction Manual - Page 21
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16 During Operation 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: ► Remove the activation key. ► Unlock the retaining latch by pushing it forward with your thumb. ► Hold the retaining latch in the unlocked position. ► Depress the trigger switch lockout and the trigger switch momentarily. ► Release the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout 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 servicing 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 activation key and take the blower to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before use. 16 During Operation English 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, @ 5.5. Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection, @ 5.4. Never direct the 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 operation with either the right or left hand. ► Hold the unit firmly with your hand, keeping the handle cradled between your thumb and fingers. ► Direct the air flow at the edges of the pile of material to be blown. NOTICE Never direct the air flow toward objects such as vehicles or windows that are less than 16 ft. (5 m) away. If the blower is used or stored at ambient temperatures above 86 °F (30 °C), its runtime and performance may be reduced. Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and ordinances. 0000-GXX-2271-A0 0458-719-8621-A 19