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► Press the locking lever (1) with your other

hand.

The battery (2) is unlocked and can be

removed.

9

Switching the Blower

On/Off

9.1

Switching On

► Hold the blower with one hand on the control

handle - wrap your thumb around the handle.

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► Push the release slide (1) in the direction of

the blower tube with your thumb and hold it

there.

► Depress the trigger lockout (2) with your hand

and hold it there.

You can let go of the release slide (1).

► Pull the trigger (3) with your index finger and

hold it there.

The blower accelerates and air flows from the

nozzle.

9.2

Switching Off

► Release the trigger and trigger lockout lever.

No air flows from the nozzle.

► If air continues to flow from the nozzle:

Remove the battery and contact your STIHL

dealer for assistance.

Blower has a malfunction.

10 Testing the Blower and

Battery

10.1

Checking the Controls

Release slide, trigger lockout and trigger

► Remove the battery.

► Attempt to pull the trigger lever without

depressing the release slide and the trigger

lockout.

► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use the

blower and contact your STIHL servicing

dealer for assistance.

Release slide or trigger lockout is faulty.

► Push the release slide in the direction of the

blower tube with your thumb and hold it there.

► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in

that position.

► Pull the trigger.

► Let go of the trigger, trigger lockout and

release slide.

► If the trigger, trigger lockout or release slide is

stiff or does not spring back to the idle posi‐

tion: Do not use the blower and contact your

STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

The trigger, trigger lockout or release slide has

a malfunction.

Switching on the blower

► Fit the battery.

► Push the release slide in the direction of the

blower tube with your thumb and hold it there.

► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in

that position.

► Pull the trigger and hold it there.

Air flows from the nozzle.

► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and

contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.

There is a malfunction in the blower.

► Release the trigger.

No air flows from the nozzle.

► If air continues to flow from the nozzle:

Remove the battery and contact your STIHL

dealer for assistance.

Blower has a malfunction.

10.2

Testing the Battery

► Press button on battery.

The LEDs glow or flash.

► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use

the battery and contact your STIHL servicing

dealer.

There is a malfunction in the battery.

English

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Summary of Contents for BGA 57

Page 1: ...BGA 57 2 18 Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...resources This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you...

Page 3: ...e plug 16 Appliance Plug Connects cable to wall outlet Rating Label with Serial Number 3 2 Symbols Meanings of symbols that may be on the blower battery and charger 1 LED glows red Battery too hot or...

Page 4: ...or which they were not designed may result in serious or fatal injuries and dam age to property Use the blower battery and charger as described in this User Manual 4 3 The Operator WARNING Users witho...

Page 5: ...ot allow bystanders children or animals within 5 meters of the work area Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from objects Do not leave the blower unattended Ensure that children cannot play with the blow...

Page 6: ...r operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled This may result in serous or fatal injury to people Never use a damaged blower If the blower is dirty or wet Clean the blower and allow it to dry...

Page 7: ...damage to property may occur Do not direct the air blast towards bystand ers animals or objects If the behavior of the blower changes during operation or feels unusual it may no longer be in a safe c...

Page 8: ...ension cord so that they will not be damaged kinked or crushed and will not be chafed Protect the connecting cable and extension cord from heat oil and chemicals Lay the connecting cable and extension...

Page 9: ...a state of charge between 40 and 60 2 lit green LEDs Do not store the battery outside of the specified temperature limits 18 6 4 11 3 Charger WARNING Children are not aware of and cannot assess the d...

Page 10: ...the Battery LEDs 6 1 Mounting the Charger on a Wall The charger can be mounted on a wall d a 1 2 a e e b 3 0000099636_001 Check the following points when mounting the charger on a wall Suitable fixin...

Page 11: ...y is being charged If the LED flashes red Rectify the malfunction Malfunction in charger 7 Assembling the Blower 7 1 Mounting Adjusting and Removing the Nozzle The nozzle can be mounted to the blower...

Page 12: ...se slide or trigger lockout is faulty Push the release slide in the direction of the blower tube with your thumb and hold it there Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in that position Pull t...

Page 13: ...gulations The battery is classified as UN 3480 lithium ion batteries and has been tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria Part III Subsection 38 3 The transport regulations can be found at www...

Page 14: ...ign objects from the battery com partment and clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth Clean the electrical contacts in the battery compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush 15 2 Cleaning the...

Page 15: ...lectrical connection between the blower and the battery Remove the battery Clean electrical contacts in the battery compartment Insert battery The blower or the bat tery is damp Allow blower or batter...

Page 16: ...he battery is exposed to cer tain environmental conditions it may catch fire or explode This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property Do not charge the battery below 20 C or above...

Page 17: ...d Charger Contact the local authorities or your STIHL dealer for information on disposal Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment Take STIHL products including packaging...

Page 18: ...nd ards in the versions valid on the date of produc tion EN 55014 1 EN 55014 2 EN 60335 1 and EN 50636 2 100 Zur Ermittlung des gemessenen und des garan tierten Schallleistungspegels wurde nach UK Ver...

Page 19: ...22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458 807 0121 B 19...

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