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6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
result of the heat from the muffler and need no service or
maintenance. To reduce the risk of fire from the emission
of hot particles:
– Never operate your blower with a missing or
damaged spark arresting screen.
– If you experience loss of performance and suspect a
clogged screen, have your muffler serviced. Some
state or federal laws or regulations may require a
properly maintained spark arrester for certain uses.
￭ In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of the
Public Resources Code to use or operate gasoline-
powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-
covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a complying spark arrester that is
maintained in effective working order. The owner/operator
of this product is responsible for properly maintaining the
spark arrester. Other states or governmental
entities/agencies, such as the Canadian Forest Service,
may have similar requirements.
– Do not use your blower around flammable materials
or around vegetation or brush when there is a risk of
fire or wildfire.
– Contact your local fire authorities or the Canadian
Forest Serviceif you have any question about laws or
regulations relating to fire protection requirements.
6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
6.1
Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the blower. To
reduce the risk of fire or other personal injury and property
damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
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– STIHL recommends that all repair work be
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property
damage:
– Shut off the engine before inspecting the blower or
carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or repair
work. Always shut off the engine before storing the
blower, and any other time it is not in use.
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the blower and an increased risk of fire and other
personal injury or property damage.
– Shut off the engine and engage before storing.
– Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use.
– Store the blower indoors in a dry, secure place that
cannot be accessed by children or other
unauthorized users.
7 Before Starting Work
7.1
Preparing the Blower for Operation
Before starting work:
► Mount the blower tube, @ 8.1.
► Mount the control handle, @ 8.2.
► Mount the nozzle, @ 8.3.
► Adjust the control handle, @ 9.1.
► Refuel the blower, @ 10.2.
► Put on and adjust the harness, @ 9.3.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 13.1.
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