Stihl BGE 61 Notice D'emploi page 8

English
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Proceed with caution, do not put
others in danger.
Take breaks when you start getting tired
or feeling fatigue – risk of accidents!
Static electricity may build-up while
blow-sweeping large quantities of very
dusty material and suddenly discharge
in certain unfavorable conditions (e.g.
very dry work area).
Always wear a dust mask if dust is
generated.
Vacuuming unsuitable materials may
block the impeller wheel. Switch off the
unit immediately and disconnect the
plug from the power supply. Then clear
the blockage.
Never attempt to insert objects into the
impeller housing through the intake
screen or the nozzle. They may be
expelled at very high speed by the
blower – risk of injury.
If there is a noticeable change in running
behavior (e.g. higher vibrations), stop
work and rectify the cause of the
problem.
If your power tool is subjected to unusual
stress for which it was not designed (e.g.
heavy impact or a fall), always check
that it is in good condition before
continuing work – see also "Before
Starting Work". Make sure the safety
devices are working properly. Do not
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continue operating the machine if it is
damaged. In case of doubt, contact a
dealer.
If the machine continues to run (does not
switch off) after the trigger switch is
released, disconnect the plug from the
wall outlet and consult your STIHL
servicing dealer. The machine has a
malfunction.
Before leaving the power tool
unattended: Switch it off and disconnect
the plug from the power supply.
After finishing work
Disconnect the mains plug from the
power supply.
Never jerk the connecting cord to
disconnect it from the wall outlet. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Always clean dust and dirt off the power
tool. Do not use any grease solvents for
this purpose.
Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may
result in vibration-induced circulation
problems in the hands (whitefinger
disease).
No general recommendation can be
given for the length of usage because it
depends on several factors.
The period of usage is prolonged by:
Hand protection (wearing warm
–
gloves)
Work breaks
–
The period of usage is shortened by:
Any personal tendency to suffer
–
from poor circulation (symptoms:
frequently cold fingers, tingling
sensations).
Low outside temperatures.
–
The force with which the handles
–
are held (a tight grip restricts
circulation).
Continual and regular users should
monitor closely the condition of their
hands and fingers. If any of the above
symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
sensation in fingers), seek medical
advice.
Maintenance and repairs
WARNING
Before starting any
work on the
machine: Always
disconnect the
machine from the
mains power
supply.
BGE 61, BGE 71