Stihl BGE 61 Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 25

Physical Condition
To operate this power tool you must be
rested, in good physical condition and
mental health.
If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating a
power tool.
Do not operate the power tool if you are
under the influence of any substance
(drugs, alcohol) which might impair
vision, dexterity or judgment.
Intended Use
The blower is designed for blow-
sweeping leaves, grass, paper and
similar materials, e.g. in gardens, sports
stadiums, car parks and driveways.
The vacuum shredder is designed for
picking up dry leaves and other
lightweight, loose and non-combustible
debris.
Do not blow-sweep or vacuum
hazardous materials.
Do not operate your power tool indoors.
Do not use your power tool for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents and damage to the power tool
itself. Never attempt to modify the
product in any way since this may result
in accidents or damage to the product.
BGE 61, BGE 71, BGE 81, SHE 71, SHE 81
Suitability
Never work with the
power tool in the rain,
snow or in wet or very
damp locations. Do not
leave the power tool out-
doors in the rain.
Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete free-
dom of movement. Wear
snug-fitting clothing, an
overall and jacket combi-
nation, do not wear a
work coat.
Avoid any clothing,
scarves, neckties, jewel-
lery or anything that could
get into the air intake. Tie
up and confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair net, cap,
hard hat, etc.).
Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear snug-fitting
safety glasses in accord-
ance with European
Standard EN 166. Make
sure the safety glasses
are a good fit.
Wear hearing protection, e.g. earplugs
or ear muffs.
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protective clothing and
equipment.
Accessories
Only use parts and accessories that are
explicitly approved for this power tool by
STIHL or are technically identical. If you
have any questions in this respect,
consult a servicing dealer. Use only high
quality parts and accessories in order to
avoid the risk of accidents and damage
to the unit.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
Never attempt to modify your machine in
any way since this may increase the risk
of personal injury. STIHL excludes all
liability for personal injury and damage
to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
Before Starting Work
Inspect the power tool.
Trigger switch/switch lever must
–
move easily to STOP or 0
The trigger/switch lever must be on
–
STOP or 0.
The blower tubes must be properly
–
assembled.
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