Instruction Manual

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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit STIHL
blowers, their use may be extremely dangerous. Only
attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by
STIHL for use with this specific model are authorized.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify this blower in any way.
– 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.
– Do not put any object into the openings of the
blower.
– Do not use the blower with any openings blocked.
– Keep the blower free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that might reduce air flow.
￭ If the blower is dropped or subjected to similar heavy
impacts:
– Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and
functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices are
working properly.
– Check the LEDs for error messages, @ 11.1.
– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning
blower.
– Never use or charge a blower with a housing that is
cracked, deformed, excessively hot, leaking battery
fluid or otherwise damaged. These could be signs
that the battery inside the blower is damaged,
increasing the risk of personal injury and property
damage from short circuit, fire or explosion. In case
of doubt, have the blower checked by your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
￭ If the blower is damaged, not working properly, has been
left outdoors, exposed to rain or damp conditions or
dropped into water or other liquid, its components,
including its integrated battery, may no longer function
properly and safety devices may be inoperative. To
reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage:
– Take the blower to your authorized STIHL servicing
dealer to be checked before further operation.
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your blower and meet safety and
performance requirements. Use of parts that are not
authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or
fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used.
5.6 Integrated Battery
WARNING
￭ Use of an unauthorized charging device can damage the
lithium ion battery inside the blower and result in fire,
explosion and personal injury and property damage.
– Charge the blower only with a genuine STIHLLK45
charger (power supply).
￭ The blower's integrated battery contains safety features
and devices which, if damaged, may allow it to generate
heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode.
– Be alert for signs that the battery may be damaged:
never use or charge a blower with a housing that is
cracked, deformed, excessively hot, leaking battery
fluid or otherwise damaged.
– Do not incinerate the blower even if it is severely
damaged. The integrated battery can explode in a
fire.
– Never attempt to remove the battery or open or
disassemble the blower's housing for any reason.
– Always release the trigger switch and
remove the activation key before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the blower and
any other time it is not in use.