Stihl BGE 71 Product Instruction Manual - Page 8

English Appropriate extension cords are available in special stores for electrical equipment. Cords should be suitable for outdoor use and marked "Suitable For Use With Outdoor Appliances - Store Indoors." Warning! To reduce the likelihood of disconnection and the risk of electric shock, always attach the extension cord to the blower using the strain relief hook on the handle as shown in the chapter entitled "Connecting to Power Supply" in your instruction manual. Warning! Inspect the power supply cord, extension cords and plugs before and after each use for signs of damage or aging. Working Conditions Warning! Operate your machine outdoors under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. 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! Avoid damage to the power supply cord and extension cord. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Never carry blower by power cord or jerk power cord to disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord. Transporting the Electric Blower Always switch off the motor before putting down blower. When transporting your unit in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover and damage to the machine. Preparation for the Use of the Electric Blower Always check your electric blower for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the power supply cord, plug and switch. Warning! Your blower is a one-person machine. To reduce the risk of eye or other injury from thrown objects, 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. Ensure that bystanders are at least 50 feet (15m) away during use. Switch off the motor immediately if you are approached. 358BA011 KN Warning! Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne contaminants, in particular those with a smaller particle size, may cause respiratory or other illnesses. Control dust at the source where possible. Use good work practices, such as operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised by the power tool away from the operator. Follow the recommendations of EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect to dust ("particulate matter"). When the inhalation of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any bystanders should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the type of dust encountered. 6 BGE 61, BGE 71