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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ 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 authorized.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify this blower in any way.
– 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.
￭ 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.
￭ If the blower 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 to your authorized STIHL servicing
dealer to be checked before further operation.
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your blower model and meet safety and
performance requirements.
– STIHL recommends using genuine STIHL
replacement parts.
5.6 Using the Blower
5.6.1 Before Operation
WARNING
￭ Misuse may result in personal injury and property
damage.
– Use the blower only as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ Using a blower that is damaged, improperly adjusted or
not completely and securely assembled can lead to a
malfunction and increase the risk of serious personal
injury.
– Never operate a blower that is damaged, improperly
maintained or not completely and securely
assembled.
– Always check your blower for proper condition and
operation, particularly the retaining latch, trigger
switch lockout and trigger switch.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch move freely and always spring
back to the stop position when released. The trigger
switch must not engage until the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices.
– If your blower or any part is damaged or does not
function properly, take it to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. Do not use the blower until the
problem has been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery:
– Check the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment for corrosion or other foreign matter
and keep clean.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
blower, @ 15.1.
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