Stihl BGA 60 Instruction Manual - Page 16

Maintenance, Repair and Storage

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English - Never jerk the power supply cord to disconnect it from the electrical outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the power supply cord. - Do not use the power supply cord for carrying or hanging up the charger. - Make sure the power supply cord is located or marked so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp objects or moving parts, or otherwise be subjected to damage or stress. ■ An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Overloading an extension cord can result in overheating and fire. If an extension cord must be used: - Use only a properly wired 16 gauge (AWG 16) or heavier gauge extension cord and the cord length should not exceed 75 ft. - Never connect more than one charger or other device to an extension cord. - Never use an extension cord with a wattage rating lower than the wattage on your charger's rating plate. - Never use an extension cord if the blades on its plug are different from the blades on the charger plug in number, size or shape. - Do not link (chain) extension cords. ■ In case of fire or if the charger or the battery it is charging emits smoke, an unusual smell, feels hot or appears abnormal in any other way: - Immediately disconnect the charger from the outlet. Contact the authorities in the event of fire or explosion. 8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 8.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ■ There are no user-authorized repairs for the battery, charger or blower. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury and property damage: - Users may carry out only the cleaning and maintenance operations described in this manual. - Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual. - STIHL recommends that all repair work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or property damage. - Remove the battery before inspecting the blower or carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or repair work, before storing, and any other time the blower is not in use. ■ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or maintenance. ■ To reduce the risk of electric shock: - Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet before inspecting or cleaning the charger. - Regularly check the charger and ensure that the insulation of the power supply cord and plug are in good condition and show no signs of aging (brittleness), wear or damage. - Have a damaged power supply cord replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 14 0458-008-8601-A

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English
8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
Never jerk the power supply cord to disconnect it
from the electrical outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the power supply cord.
Do not use the power supply cord for carrying or
hanging up the charger.
Make sure the power supply cord is located or
marked so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over,
come in contact with sharp objects or moving parts,
or otherwise be subjected to damage or stress.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Overloading an extension cord can result in
overheating and fire. If an extension cord must be used:
Use only a properly wired 16 gauge (AWG 16) or
heavier gauge extension cord and the cord length
should not exceed 75 ft.
Never connect more than one charger or other
device to an extension cord.
Never use an extension cord with a wattage rating
lower than the wattage on your charger’s rating
plate.
Never use an extension cord if the blades on its plug
are different from the blades on the charger plug in
number, size or shape.
Do not link (chain) extension cords.
In case of fire or if the charger or the battery it is charging
emits smoke, an unusual smell, feels hot or appears
abnormal in any other way:
Immediately disconnect the charger from the outlet.
Contact the authorities in the event of fire or
explosion.
8.1
Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
There are no user-authorized repairs for the battery,
charger or blower. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or other personal injury and property damage:
Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
STIHL recommends that all repair work be
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or
property damage.
Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet before
inspecting or cleaning the charger.
Regularly check the charger and ensure that the
insulation of the power supply cord and plug are in
good condition and show no signs of aging
(brittleness), wear or damage.
Have a damaged power supply cord replaced by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
8
Maintenance, Repair and Storage
Remove the battery before inspecting
the blower or carrying out any cleaning,
maintenance or repair work, before
storing, and any other time the blower is
not in use.