Stihl BGE 71 Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

English Warning! Never operate your machine if it is damaged or not completely and securely assembled. To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate your blower unless it has a properly mounted blower tube. Warning! Small particles (e.g. dust) blown through the blower tube and nozzle can cause a static charging of the blower tube. This is especially true in low humidity and high dust conditions. In order to reduce the risk of shock from static charging and subsequent injury from loss of control, your blower has features designed to help reduce the build up of static electricity in the blower tube and equalize the charge with the engine and/or operator. THE USE OF THE ELECTRIC BLOWER Electrical Precautions See also the electrical safety precautions listed under "Important safety precautions" at the beginning of this manual. Warning! Special precautions for electric blowers must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage from fire and electric shock. Warning! When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only authorized personnel should repair or replace damaged cords. Never attempt unauthorized repairs or open the powerhead. Warning! The voltage of the power supply must agree with the voltage specified on the blower's machine label. Improper voltage will damage the blower and may cause personal injury. Warning! Be sure switch is off when plugging the unit into the power supply in order to reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock from arcing and the risk of injury from unintended blowing. Warning! In order to reduce the risk of serious injury from electrocution, never use your blower if the power supply cord or plug is cut, cracked, worn or damaged. Have a dealer replace such a power supply cord. Warning! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the blower in damp or wet locations. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to or use in rain. Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands. Warning! When using the electric blower, always keep the power supply cord behind you. Always ensure that your power supply cord does not become entangled with obstacles or objects. Damaged cables may cause electrocution. Always disconnect the plug from the power supply when you take a break. Cord Sets Warning! To reduce the risk of electric shock use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your blower will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table in chapter "Important Safety Precautions" shows the correct gauge extension cord to use depending on cord length for 120 Volt power tools using 6 -10 amps. BGE 61, BGE 71 5