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english / USA Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel. Fueling instructions Fuel your machine in well-ventilated areas, outdoors only. Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Relieve fuel tank pressure by loosening fuel cap slowly. Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is running. Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Avoid spilling of fuel or oil. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your blower and check for leakage. Always tighten fuel filler cap securely after fueling. !Warning! Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or run the engine until leak is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. Take care not to get fuel on your clothing. If this happens, change your clothing immediately. Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids. !Warning! Unit vibrations can cause an improperly tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel. In order to reduce risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten fuel cap by hand with as much force as possible. Before Starting !Warning! Never operate your machine if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. You should always inspect your unit before starting it. Make sure the unit is properly assembled, in good operating condition and the controls and safety devices are working properly. !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from thrown parts, check your fanwheel and fan housing for damage (cracks, nicks, chipping). If any damage is found, stop using the unit and contact your STIHL dealer for repair. : Throttle trigger must move freely and spring back to idle position when released. : Stop switch must move easily to $ : Tightness of spark plug boot - if boot is loose, sparks may occur and ignite the escaping fuel vapor! Starting !Warning! Your blower is a one-person machine. To reduce the risk of eye or other injury from thrown objects, insure that bystanders are at least 50 feet (15m) away during use. Stop the engine immediately if you are approached. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your owner`s manual. Place the machine on firm ground or other solid surface in an open area. Maintain good balance and secure footing. BG 46 5

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BG 46
english / USA
Use extreme caution when handling
gasoline or fuel mix.
Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame
near the fuel.
Fueling instructions
Fuel your machine in well-ventilated
areas, outdoors only. Always shut off the
engine and allow it to cool before
refueling. Relieve fuel tank pressure by
loosening fuel cap slowly. Never remove
fuel filler cap while engine is running.
Select bare ground for fueling and move
at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling
spot before starting the engine. Avoid
spilling of fuel or oil. Wipe off any spilled
fuel before starting your blower and
check for leakage.
Always tighten fuel filler cap securely
after fueling.
!
Warning!
Check for fuel leakage while refueling
and during operation. If fuel or oil
leakage is found, do not start or run the
engine until leak is fixed and spilled fuel
has been wiped away. Take care not to
get fuel on your clothing. If this happens,
change your clothing immediately.
Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
!
Warning!
Unit vibrations can cause an improperly
tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off
and spill quantities of fuel.
In order to reduce risk of
fuel spillage and fire,
tighten fuel cap by hand
with as much force as
possible.
Before Starting
!
Warning!
Never operate your machine if it is
damaged, improperly adjusted or not
completely and securely assembled.
You should always inspect your unit
before starting it. Make sure the unit is
properly assembled, in good operating
condition and the controls and safety
devices are working properly.
!
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown
parts, check your fanwheel and fan
housing for damage (cracks, nicks,
chipping). If any damage is found, stop
using the unit and contact your STIHL
dealer for repair.
:
Throttle trigger must move freely
and spring back to idle position
when released.
:
Stop switch must move easily to
$
:
Tightness of spark plug boot - if boot
is loose, sparks may occur and
ignite the escaping fuel vapor!
Starting
!
Warning!
Your blower is a one-person machine.
To reduce the risk of eye or other injury
from thrown objects, insure that by-
standers are at least 50 feet (15m) away
during use.
Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
For specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section of your owner`s
manual. Place the machine on firm
ground or other solid surface in an open
area. Maintain good balance and secure
footing.