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4.10
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The blower may start unintentionally if the con‐
necting cable plug remains inserted during
cleaning, maintenance or repair operations.
This may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Move the retaining latch to the position.
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
■ Harsh detergents, cleaning with a water jet or
sharp objects can damage the blower. If the
blower is not cleaned as described in this
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.
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Preparing the Blower for
Operation
5.1
Preparing the Blower for Oper‐
ation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
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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”.
► Fully charge battery as described in the User
Manual for chargers STIHL AL 101, 300, and
500.
► Clean blower, 15.
► Put on and adjust the STIHL AR battery, carry‐
ing system or “AP belt bag with connecting
► If it is not possible to carry out these steps: do
not use the blower. Consult a STIHL servicing
dealer.
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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► 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.
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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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