Stihl BGA 60 Instruction Manual - Page 9
Important Safety Instructions
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Do not expose the blower to rain, water or excessive moisture. - Never immerse the blower in water or other liquids. - Store the blower indoors. ■ 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, @ 17. ■ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and bystanders: - Always release the trigger switch and remove the battery before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the blower, and any other time it is not in use. ■ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit STIHL blowers, their use may be extremely dangerous. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with this specific model are recommended. - Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by STIHL. - Never modify this blower in any way. - Never attempt to modify or override the blower's controls or safety devices in any way. - Never use a blower that has been modified or altered from its original design. - Do not put any object into the openings of the blower. - Do not use the blower with any openings blocked. - Keep the blower free of dust, lint, hair and anything that might reduce air flow. English ■ If the blower is dropped or subjected to similar heavy impacts: - Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and functioning properly before continuing work. - Check that the controls and safety devices are working properly. - Check the LEDs for error messages, @ 12.1.2. - Check that the battery has not been damaged. Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning blower or battery. In case of doubt, have the blower and battery checked by your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. ■ If the blower or battery is damaged, not working properly, has been left outdoors, exposed to rain or damp conditions or dropped into water or other liquid, its components may no longer function properly and safety devices may be inoperative. To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage: - Take the blower and battery to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further operation. ■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically designed to match your blower and meet safety and performance requirements. 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 replacement parts be used. 0458-008-8601-A 7