Stihl BGA 250.0 Notice D'emploi page 23

4 Safety Precautions
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Blower
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the blower and
objects being thrown into the air and cannot
assess them. This may result in serious injury
to bystanders, children and animals and dam‐
age to property.
► Do not allow bystanders,
15m (50 ft)
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from
objects.
► Do not leave the blower unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot play with the
blower.
■ Electrical components of the blower can pro‐
duce sparks. Sparks may cause fires and
explosions in highly flammable or explosive
environments. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐
ously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch
fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Do not charge, use and store the battery
outside of the specified temperature limits,
19.3.
► Do not immerse the battery in liq‐
uids.
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children or animals within 15
meters of the work area.
► Keep battery away from small metal parts.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Blower
The blower is in a safe condition if the following
conditions are fulfilled:
– The blower is undamaged.
– The blower is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly installed.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly, and safety devices
may be rendered ineffective. There is a risk of
serious or fatal injury.
► Never use a damaged blower.
► If the blower is dirty: Clean the blower.
► If the battery compartment is moist or wet:
Allow the battery compartment to dry.
► Do not modify the blower.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the blower.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
this blower model.
► Install accessories as described in this User
Manual or in the User Manual for the acces‐
sories.
► Do not insert objects into the openings in
the blower.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you are unsure: Contact a STIHL author‐
ized dealer.
4.6.2 Battery
The battery is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been
modified.
WARNING
■ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot
operate safely. Persons may be seriously
injured.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or
defective battery.
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