Stihl BG 46 Instruction Manual - Page 9

english / USA When working with the blower, always wrap your fingers tightly around the handle, keeping the control handle cradled between your thumb and forefinger. Keep your hand in this position to have your machine under control at all times. Make sure your control handle (and grip for vacuum attachment) are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. !Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not direct air blast towards bystanders, since the high pressure of the air flow could injure eyes and could blow small objects at great speed. Do not direct air blast towards pets. !Warning! Always shut off the engine before cleaning or servicing the unit or replacing parts. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accesing movable parts. 326BA000 LA The blower fan between the air intake and output openings rotates whenever the engine is running. In order to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the fan, never operate your unit without a properly mounted intake screen and blower tube. Never insert any foreign object into the air intake or output openings of the machine. Pay attention to the direction of the wind, i.e., do not work against the wind. To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of control,do not walk backward while operating the machine. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However if you claim warranty for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny warranty. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Use of parts manufactured by others may cause serious or fatal injury. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your owner's manual. Refer to the maintenance chart at the last pages of this manual. 8 BG 46