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STIHL servicing dealer before further
operation,
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire or electric
shock, keep the charger dry. Protect it
from rain, water, liquids and damp con‐
ditions. For indoor use only,
To reduce the risk of personal
injury from high velocity air flow
5m (17 ft)
and blown objects, keep bystand‐
ers at least 17 ft. (5 m) away,
5.6.4.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire, explosion
or burns, including chemical burns, do
not disassemble, crush, drop, damage
or heat the battery above 212 °F
(100 °C). Never expose it to fire or
incinerate,
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from a short circuit,
fire or explosion, keep the battery dry.
Protect it from rain, water, liquids and
damp conditions. Never immerse the
battery in water or other liquids,
5
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
5.1
Introduction
When using an electric blower, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the follow‐
ing:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE BLOWER!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock or other personal injury, read and follow
the important safety instructions in this chap‐
ter. Additional important warnings and instruc‐
tions are provided in subsequent chapters of
this manual.
5.2
Intended Use
WARNING
■ This blower is designed for blowing leaves,
grass, and similar lightweight material from
yards, gardens, sidewalks, driveways, decks,
patios and comparable surfaces in the manner
and in the conditions described in this manual.
Use of the blower for operations different than
intended could result in serious injury or death.
► Blow leaves, grass, and similar lightweight
material only.
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5.6.
7.
6.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Improper use could result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to the
blower.
► Use the blower, battery and charger only as
described in this manual.
► Never attempt to modify or override the
blower's controls or safety devices in any
way.
► Never use a blower that has been modified
or altered from its original design.
■ The STIHL AK series battery is designed for
use only with compatible STIHL power tools
and may be charged only with a STIHL AL
101, AL 301 or AL 500 charger.
5.3
Operator
WARNING
■ Working with the blower can be strenuous.
The operator must be in good physical condi‐
tion and mental health. To reduce the risk of
personal injury:
6.
► Check with your doctor before using the
blower if you have any health condition that
may be aggravated by strenuous work.
► Do not operate the blower while under the
influence of any substance (drug, alcohol or
medication, etc.) that might impair vision,
balance, dexterity or judgment.
► Be alert. Do not operate the blower when
you are tired. Take a break if you become
tired.
► Do not permit minors to use the blower.
■ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the
electric motor of this blower should not inter‐
fere with a pacemaker.
► However, persons with a pacemaker or
other implanted medical device should con‐
sult their physician and device manufac‐
turer before operating this blower.
5.4
Personal Protective Equipment
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury:
► Always wear proper clothing and protective
apparel, including proper eye protection.
■ Loss of control and severe injuries may result
if hair, clothing or apparel are drawn into the
air intake or otherwise become entangled in
the components of the blower. To reduce the
risk of severe personal injury:
► Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing
that also allows complete freedom of
movement.
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