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► Use and store the blower at a tem‐
perature between 0°C and +50°C.
► Keep the blower away from metallic
objects.
► Protect the blower from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Do not expose blower to high pressure.
► Do not expose blower to microwaves.
► Protect the blower from chemicals and
salts.
► Never transport a damaged blower.
■ Fluid may escape from a damaged battery.
The fluid can cause irritation if it contacts the
skin or eyes.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In case of contact with the skin: Wash
affected areas with plenty of water and
soap.
► In case of contact with the eyes: Rinse eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
► If the blower smells unusual or emits
smoke: Do not use the blower and keep it
away from combustible substances.
► If the blower catches fire: Extinguish the
blower with a fire extinguisher or water.
4.9
Working
WARNING
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the blower.
► Do not use the blower on your own.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
Use a mobile elevating work platform or
secure scaffolding.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If
you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
► Blow in direction of the wind.
■ Objects can be ejected at high speed during
operation. This can result in injuries to persons
and animals and damage to property.
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► Do not direct air blast towards people, ani‐
mals or objects.
■ If the blower starts behaving differently or in
an unusual way while operating, the blower
may be in an unsafe condition. This could
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Stop work, remove the activation key and
contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur during blower operation.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
Consult a doctor.
■ The dust whipped up may cause the blower to
be electrostatically charged. In certain condi‐
tions (e.g. dry environment) the blower may
discharge suddenly and emit sparks. Sparks
may cause fires and explosions in highly flam‐
mable or explosive environments. Persons
may be seriously or fatally injured and prop‐
erty may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
4.10
Charging
WARNING
■ Contact with live components may occur for
the following reasons:
– Connecting cable is damaged.
– Plug is damaged.
– Wall outlet is not properly installed.
Contact with live components can result in an
electric shock. This may result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Check that the connecting cable and plug
are not damaged.
► Insert the plug in a properly installed wall
outlet.
■ Overvoltage can occur in the charging cable if
the line voltage or frequency are incorrect dur‐
ing charging. The charging cable may be dam‐
aged.
► Make sure the line voltage and frequency
agree with the data on the charging cable's
rating label.
■ A damaged or defective charging cable may
produce an unusual smell or emit smoke dur‐
ing the charging process. This may result in
personal injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
■ The charging cable can overheat and cause a
fire if heat dissipation is inadequate. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
► Do not cover the charging cable.
4 Safety Precautions
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