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15 Switching the Blower On and Off
► Press down on the locking lever (1) to eject
the battery (2) from the battery compartment.
NOTICE
■ Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat
or prolonged periods of direct sunlight. Use or
storage outside the recommended ambient
temperature range can reduce the perform‐
ance of the battery.
15 Switching the Blower On
and Off
15.1
Switching On
WARNING
■ Never operate your blower if it is modified,
damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained,
not completely and securely assembled or not
functioning properly,
of personal injury, always wear proper clothing
and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your blower,
5.4.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the blower with one
hand firmly on the control handle.
To switch the blower on:
► Unlock the retaining latch (1) by pushing it for‐
ward with your thumb. Hold it in this unlocked
position.
► While holding the retaining latch, squeeze the
trigger switch (2) with your index finger.
The blower will activate.
The motor will not switch on unless the retaining
latch is pushed forward and the trigger switch is
pressed at the same time. Once the trigger
switch is activated, you may release the retaining
latch. Holding the Ergo-Lever (3) down keeps the
trigger switch unlocked.
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5.5. To reduce the risk
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The further the trigger switch is depressed, the
stronger the blowing force.
If you releases the trigger switch and Ergo-Lever,
you have to unlock the tool again with the retain‐
ing latch.
15.2
Switching Off
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation or unauthorized use, switch
off the motor and remove the battery before
transporting or putting the blower down.
To switch the blower off:
► Release the trigger switch and Ergo-Lever so
that the trigger switch springs back to the
locked position. In the locked position, activa‐
tion of the trigger switch is once again blocked
by the retaining latch.
16 Checking the Controls
16.1
Testing the Controls
Before starting work, confirm that the retaining
latch (1), Ergo-Lever (2) and the trigger
switch (3) are undamaged and functioning prop‐
erly.
Retaining Latch (1), Ergo-Lever (2) and Trigger
Switch (3)
WARNING
■ To help reduce the risk of injury from blown
objects, always wear proper eye protection
while testing the controls. Keep bystanders at
least 17 ft. (5 m) away.
To test the controls:
► Remove the battery.
► Attempt to depress the trigger switch.
If the trigger switch can be depressed without
first unlocking the retaining latch, take the
blower to an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer to be repaired before use.
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