English
Guide to Using this Manual
This instruction manual covers a
STIHL cordless blower which is also
referred to as the blower or machine in
the descriptions.
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau-
tions must be observed
when working with a
power tool.
It is important that you
read the instruction man-
ual before first use and
keep it in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the
instruction manual may
result in serious or even
fatal injury.
General
WARNING
Minors should never be allowed to
–
operate this blower. Watch children
to be sure that they do not play with
the blower.
This blower may be operated only
–
by persons who have been
instructed in its use and proper
handling.
Persons who are not able to operate
–
the blower safely due to limited
physical, sensory or mental ability
may work with it only under
supervision or after being instructed
appropriately by a responsible
person.
Do not lend or rent your blower
–
without the instruction manual. Be
sure that anyone using it
understands the information
contained in this manual.
Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
When the blower is not in use, store it so
that it does not endanger others. Secure
it against unauthorized use.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
If you have not used this blower before:
Have your dealer or a trained expert
show you how to operate it properly and
safely.
The use of noise emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
Do not operate your blower if any of its
components are damaged.
Notes on Blower
Switch off the blower,
move the retaining latch
to ƒ and pull the con-
necting cord plug out of
the socket:
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