Instruction Manual

instruction manual, components may no lon‐
ger function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. They may cause serious
injury to persons.
►
Clean the blower as described in this
instruction manual.
■ If the blower is not serviced or repaired cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal
injury to people.
►
Do not attempt to service or repair the
blower.
► If the blower needs to be serviced or
repaired: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
5 Preparing the Blower for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Blower for Oper‐
ation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a
safe condition:
–
Blower, 4.6.
–
Battery as described in the STIHL AR bat‐
tery’s instruction manual or in the user
instructions for the “AP belt bag with con‐
necting cable”.
► Check the battery as described in the STIHL
AR battery’s instruction manual or in the user
instructions for the “AP belt bag with connect‐
ing cable”.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the
instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300,
500 chargers.
►
Clean the blower,
15.
►
Adjust the nozzle, 6.1.
► Put on and adjust the STIHL AR battery, carry‐
ing system or “AP belt bag with connecting
cable”, 7.
►
Check the controls,
10.1.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while you
are checking the controls: Pull connecting
cable plug out of the socket and contact
your STIHL dealer for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the blower.
► If you cannot carry out the above steps: Do
not use the blower and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
6 Assembling the Blower
6.1 Mounting, Adjusting and
Removing the Nozzle
The nozzle can be mounted to the blower tube in
three positions to suit the height and reach of the
user. The positions are marked on the blower
tube.
► Switch off the blower and pull out the connect‐
ing cable plug.
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3
1
► Line up the lug (3) and the slot (2).
► Push nozzle (1) into required position on
blower tube (4).
► Rotate nozzle (1) until it engages.
7 Adjusting Blower for User
7.1 Using with STIHL AR Battery
7.1.1 Fitting and Adjusting the Connecting
Cable
The connecting cable can be fitted and adjusted
to suit the user’s size and the application.
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1
2
2
2
2
2
2
The connecting cable can be secured in position
by the guide (1) on the harness and the fasten‐
ers (2), or on the side of the backplate with the
fasteners (2).
English 5 Preparing the Blower for Operation
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