Stihl BGE 61 Notice D'emploi page 7

Wear the catcher bag shoulder strap
over your right shoulder, not across your
chest. This enables you to quickly
remove the power tool and catcher bag
in an emergency.
To reduce the risk of injury, operate your
power tool only with a properly mounted
suction tube and closed catcher bag.
To reduce the risk of per -
sonal injury from fire,
never attempt to pick up
hot or burning sub -
stances (e.g. smoldering
ashes, glowing
cigarettes).
To reduce the risk of fatal
injury from fire or explo -
sion, never attempt to
pick up combustible fluids
(e.g. gasoline) or materi -
als soaked in
combustible fluids.
NOTICE
Vacuuming abrasive material (such as
grit, stone chips, etc.) causes the
impeller wheel and impeller housing to
wear at a rapid rate. This results in a
considerable loss of suction power. In
such a case you should contact your
BGE 61, BGE 71
dealer. STIHL recommends you have
this work done by a STIHL servicing
dealer.
Take particular care when vacuuming
wet leaves since they may block the
blower wheel and elbow.
To clear a blockage in the machine:
Switch off the machine and
–
disconnect the mains plug
Remove the elbow and suction tube
–
– see "Assembling the Vacuum
Shredder".
Clean the elbow and blower
–
housing.
While working
If the power cord is dam -
aged, immediately
disconnect the plug from
the power supply to avoid
the risk of electrocution.
Avoid damage to the power supply cord.
Do not drive over it, pinch or tug it.
Never jerk the connecting cord to
disconnect it from the wall outlet. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
The power cord and power plug must
never be touched with wet hands.
In case of imminent danger or in an
emergency, move the trigger/switch to
STOP or 0 .
Your power tool is designed to be
operated by one person only. Do not
allow other persons in the work area.
Children, animals and onlookers must
remain at a safe distance.
To reduce the risk
15 m (50 ft)
of injury from
thrown objects, do
not allow any other
persons within 15
meters of your
own position.
This distance must also be maintained in
relation to objects (vehicles, window
panes) – risk of property damage!
Do not direct the air blast towards
bystanders or animals – the machine
may eject small objects at high speed –
risk of injury!.
When blow-sweeping and vacuum
shredding (in open ground and
gardens), watch out for small animals to
avoid harming them.
Never leave a running machine
unattended.
Walk slowly forwards as you work –
observe the nozzle outlet at all times –
do not walk backwards – risk of
stumbling.
Keep the connecting cord behind the
power tool at all times – do not walk
backwards – risk of stumbling.
Hold your power tool in a normal,
relaxed working position. Make sure you
always have a firm and secure footing.
Take care in splippery conditions on
slopes and uneven ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Be careful of
refuse, tree stumps, roots and ditches
which could cause you to trip or stumble
Do not work on a ladder or in unstable
locations.
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