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English - Do not permit minors to use the blower. ■ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of this blower should not interfere with a pacemaker. - However, persons with a pacemaker or other implanted medical device should consult their physician and device manufacturer before operating this blower. 5.4 Personal Protective Equipment WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of personal injury: - Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection. ■ Loss of control and severe injuries may result if hair, clothing or apparel are drawn into the air intake or otherwise become entangled in the components of the blower. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury: - Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that also allows complete freedom of movement. - Wear overalls or long pants made of heavy material to help protect your legs. Do not wear shorts. - Wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket. - Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that could be drawn into the air intake. - Secure hair above shoulder level before starting work. ■ To reduce the risk of eye injury: - Always wear goggles or close-fitting protective glasses with adequate side protection that are impact-rated and marked as complying with ANSI Z87 "+". 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure footing and reduce the risk of injury while working: - Wear substantial footwear with non-slip soles. Do not wear sandals, flip-flops, open-toed or similar footwear. ■ To help reduce the risk of personal injury caused by loss of control during operation: - STIHL recommends wearing heavy-duty non-slip work gloves made of leather or another wear-resistant material when handling the blower. 5.5 Blower WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of electric shock: - Do not expose the blower to rain, water or excessive moisture. - Never immerse the blower in water or other liquids. ■ This battery-powered blower is intended only for light-duty garden and landscape maintenance around the home. 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, @ 16. ■ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and bystanders: - Always release the trigger switch and 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. 6 0458-719-8621-A