Using The Blower; Before Operation; Holding And Controlling The Blower - Stihl BGA 45 Notice D'emploi

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.7

Using the Blower

5.7.1

Before Operation

WARNING
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
► Use the blower only as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ Using a blower that is modified, damaged, improperly
adjusted or maintained, 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 modified, damaged,
improperly maintained or not completely and securely
assembled.
► Always check your blower for proper condition and
operation before starting work, 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 in any way.
► 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 activation key:
► Check the electrical contacts of the activation key and
activation key socket for corrosion or other foreign
matter. Keep clean.
► Never insert a damaged, deformed or corroded
activation key.
► Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
blower, @ 14.1.
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￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury from
unintentional starting:
► Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position and
the trigger switch is in the off position before inserting
the activation key.
► Never carry the blower with your finger on the trigger
switch.
► Release the trigger switch before removing the
activation key.
► Remove the activation key before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the blower and
any other time it is not in use.
► Never leave the blower unattended when the activation
key is inserted.
► Never store the activation key in the blower.
5.7.2

Holding and Controlling the Blower

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