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Comply with the safety instructions
concerning ejected objects and take
the necessary precautions.
Wear safety glasses.
Secure long hair so that it cannot be
pulled into the blower.
Maintain a safe distance.
15m (50 ft)
Remove the battery during work inter‐
ruptions, transport, storage, mainte‐
nance or repair.
Protect the blower against rain and
moisture.
4.1.2
Battery
Meaning of warning symbols on the battery:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read and understand the User Manual
and keep it in a safe place for refer‐
ence.
Protect the battery against heat and
fire.
Do not immerse the battery in liquids.
4.1.3
Charger
Meanings of the warning signs on the charger:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read and understand the User Manual
and keep it in a safe place for refer‐
ence.
Protect the charger from rain and
dampness.
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4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL BGA 30.0 blower is designed for
blowing leaves, grass, paper and similar materi‐
als.
Do not use the blower in the rain.
The STIHL AS battery supplies power to the
blower.
The STIHL AL 1 charger recharges the
STIHL AS 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 AS battery.
► Recharge the STIHL AS battery with a
STIHL AL 1 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 users
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.
– The user is physically, sensorially and
mentally able to operate and work with
the blower, battery and charger. If the
user is able to operate the equipment
but has physical, sensory or mental limi‐
tations, the user may only work with the
equipment under the supervision of or
after receiving instruction from a
responsible person.
4 Safety Precautions
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