Stihl BGA 86 Notice D'emploi page 18

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► If the battery emits an unusual odour or
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from flammable materials.
► If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish
the battery using a fire extinguisher or
water.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
■ In certain situations the user may no longer be
able to concentrate on the job. The user may
trip, fall and be seriously injured.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► In poor light conditions and poor visibility:
Do not operate the blower.
► Do not use the blower on your own.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand safely on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
use a lift bucket or secure scaffolding.
► If you experience signs of fatigue: take a
break.
► Blow in direction of the wind.
■ Objects may be thrown into the air at high
speed while working. This can result in injuries
to persons and animals and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Do not direct air blast towards per‐
sons, pets and objects.
■ If the blower starts behaving differently or in
an unusual way while operating, the blower
may be in an unsafe condition. This can result
in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
sult a STIHL servicing dealer.
■ The blower may cause vibrations in operation.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of poor circulation appear: consult a
doctor.
■ The blower may become electrostatically
charged due to flying dust. Under certain envi‐
ronmental conditions (e.g. dry environment),
the blower may discharge suddenly resulting
in sparks. Sparks can cause fires and explo‐
sions in a flammable or explosive environ‐
ment. This can result in serious injuries or
death and damage to property.
► Do not work in a flammable environment or
in an explosive environment.
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4.8 Transporting
4.8.1 Blower
WARNING
■ The blower can turn over or move while being
transported. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the blower with lashing straps or a
net to prevent it turning over and moving.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9 Storing
4.9.1 Blower
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a blower and can be seriously
injured.
► Remove the battery.
► 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.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the blower in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
4 Safety Precautions
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