Stihl BGE 61 Notice D'emploi page 5

Operational conditions
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 wearing any cloth -
ing, scarves, neckties or
jewelry which could get
into the air intake. Tie up
and confine long hair
above your shoulders.
Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear close-fit -
ting safety glasses in
accordance with Euro -
pean Standard EN 166.
Make sure the safety
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g.
ear defenders.
BGE 61, BGE 71
STIHL can supply a comprehensive
range of personal protective 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 your dealer. Use only high
quality parts and accessories.
Otherwise there is a risk of accidents or
damage to the unit.
STIHL recommends the use of original
STIHL parts and accessories. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
Never attempt to modify your power tool
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
Check the machine
Switch/trigger must move easily to
–
STOP or 0
The trigger/switch lever must be on
–
STOP or 0.
The blower tubes must be properly
–
assembled
Handles must be clean and dry, free
–
from oil and dirt, for safe control.
Check condition of blower wheel
–
and blower housing – see chapter
on "Using the Vacuum Attachment".
To reduce the risk of accidents and
personal injury, do not operate your
power tool if it is not properly assembled
and in good condition!
Do not operate your power tool if any of
its components are damaged or not
properly mounted.
Risk of injury from con -
tact with rotating blower
wheel.Risk of injury from
contact with rotating
blower wheel. Always
switch off the motor and
disconnect the plug from
the power supply before
removing the intake
screen, suction tube,
blower tube or elbow.
Wait for the blower wheel
to come to a complete
standstill.
Wear of the blower housing (cracks,
nicks, chips) may result in an increased
risk of injury from thrown foreign objects.
If the blower housing is damaged,
consult your dealer – STIHL
recommends you contact a STIHL
servicing dealer
Never attempt to modify the controls or
safety devices
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