Stihl BGA 60 Instruction Manual - Page 10

Using the Blower

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English 5.6 Using the Blower 5.6.1 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, Ergo-Lever and trigger switch. - Ensure that the retaining latch, Ergo-Lever and trigger switch move freely and spring back into place when released. The trigger switch must not engage until the retaining latch is unlocked. - 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 battery: - Check the electrical contacts in the battery compartment for corrosion or other foreign matter. Keep clean. - Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - Read and follow the instructions on switching on the blower, @ 15.1. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ 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 battery. - Never carry the blower with your finger on the trigger switch. - Release the trigger switch before removing the battery. - Remove the battery 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 battery is inserted. - Never store the battery in the blower. 5.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Blower 0000099081_001 8 0458-008-8601-A

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English
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.6
Using the Blower
5.6.1
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, Ergo-Lever and trigger switch.
Ensure that the retaining latch, Ergo-Lever and
trigger switch move freely and spring back into place
when released. The trigger switch must not engage
until the retaining latch is unlocked.
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 battery:
Check the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment for corrosion or other foreign matter.
Keep clean.
Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
blower,
@
15.1.
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 battery.
Never carry the blower with your finger on the trigger
switch.
Release the trigger switch before removing the
battery.
Never leave the blower unattended when the battery
is inserted.
Never store the battery in the blower.
5.6.2
Holding and Controlling the Blower
Remove the battery before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the blower, and any other time it
is not in use.
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