4 Safety Precautions
4 LEDs flash red. There is a fault in the
battery.
The LED lights up green and the LEDs
on the battery light up or flash green.
The battery is charging.
The LED flashes red. There is no elec‐
trical contact between the battery and
the charger or there is a fault in the
battery or in the charger.
Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
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in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer's specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Operate the electric product in a dry place,
indoors only.
Do not dispose of the product with your
household waste.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning symbols
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the
blower, battery and charger:
Observe safety warnings and take the
necessary precautions.
Read and understand the User Manual
and keep it in a safe place.
Wear protective glasses.
Observe the safety advice concerning
flying objects and associated meas‐
ures.
Secure long hair so that it cannot be
pulled into the blower.
Remove the battery during work inter‐
ruptions, transport, storage, mainte‐
nance or repair.
Protect blower and charger from rain
and moisture.
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Maintain a safe distance.
5m (17 ft)
Protect battery against heat and fire.
Protect the battery against rain and
moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐
uids.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL BGA 60 blower is designed for blow‐
ing leaves, grass, paper and similar matter.
Do not use the blower in the rain.
The STIHL AK battery supplies power to the
blower.
The STIHL AL 101 charger is used to charge the
STIHL AK battery.
WARNING
■ Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved
for the blower by STIHL may cause a fire or
explosion. Persons may be seriously or fatally
injured, and property may be damaged.
► Use the blower with a STIHL AK battery.
► Recharge the STIHL AK battery with a
STIHL AL 101, AL 301 or AL 500 charger.
■ Using the blower, battery or the charger for
purposes for which they were not designed
may result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐
age to property.
► Use the blower, battery and charger as
described in this User Manual.
4.3
Requirements for the user
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the blower, battery and charger. The
user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► Read and understand the User Man‐
ual and keep it in a safe place for
reference.
► If you pass on the blower, battery or the
charger to another person: Always give
them the User Manual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following
conditions:
– The user is rested.
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