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4 Safety Precautions
– The blower is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Never use a damaged blower.
► If the blower is dirty: Clean the blower.
► Do not modify the blower. Exception:
Mounting a nozzle approved for this blower
model.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the blower.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
this blower model.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the openings in
the blower.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the blower.
► Operate the blower alone.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe
platform.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
► Blow sweep with the wind.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high
speed during operation. Bystanders and ani‐
mals may be injured and damage to property
may occur.
► Do not direct the air blast towards bystand‐
ers, animals or objects.
■ If the behavior of the blower changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be
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in a safe condition. This can result in serious
injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, remove the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
■ Blower vibrations may occur during operation.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
■ The dust whipped up may cause the blower to
be electrostatically charged. In certain condi‐
tions (e.g. dry environment) the blower may
discharge suddenly and emit sparks. Sparks
may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This
can result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐
age to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
4.8 Transporting
WARNING
■ The blower can turn over or move while being
transported. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Secure the blower with lashing straps or a
net to prevent it turning over and moving.
4.9 Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a blower and can be seriously
injured.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Store the blower out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the blower and metal components. The
blower may be damaged.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Store the blower in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
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