Operation Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the blower, battery and
charger. If the user’s physical, sensory
or mental ability is restricted, he or she
may work only under the supervision of
or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user must be legally recognized as
an adult.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other
experienced user before working with
the blower for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
￭ Long hair can be sucked into the blower during operation.
This can result in serious injuries.
￭ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation.
This can result in personal injury.
► Wear long trousers.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
blower. Not wearing personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: The dust
generated may cause the blower to be electrostatically
charged. If the blower is touched, there may be a static
electricity discharge which can produce a mild electric
shock. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Blower
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the blower or flying debris. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from objects.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot
be sucked into the blower.
► Wear safety glasses. Suitable glasses that
have been tested and labeled in accordance
with EN 166 or national standards are
available from retailers.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
within 5 meters of the work area.
5m (16 ft)