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discharge suddenly and emit sparks. Sparks
may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This
can result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐
age to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
4.8 Transporting
WARNING
■ The blower can turn over or move while being
transported. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Secure the blower with lashing straps, belts
or a net to prevent it turning over and mov‐
ing.
4.9 Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a blower and can be seriously
injured.
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Store the blower out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the blower and metal components. The
blower may be damaged.
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Store the blower in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
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.
There is a risk of serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► 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. There is a risk of serious or fatal
injury.
► 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.
5 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 a
safe condition:
–
Blower, 4.6.
–
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 the STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 500
chargers.
► Clean blower, 14.
► Adjust nozzle, 6.1.
► Put on and adjust the STIHL AR battery, carry‐
ing system or “AP belt bag with connecting
cable”, 6.
► Check the controls, 9.1.
► If it is not possible to carry out these steps: Do
not use the blower and consult a STIHL
authorized dealer.
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