experienced user before
working with the blower for
the first time.
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The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4
Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be sucked into the blower dur‐
ing operation. This can result in serious inju‐
ries.
► Tie up long hair so that it is above
shoulder level.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high
speed during operation. This can result in per‐
sonal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable glasses that have been tes‐
ted and labeled in accordance with
EN 166 or national standards are
available from retailers.
► Wear long trousers.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation:
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush
or the blower. Not wearing suitable clothing
may result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you
to slip or stumble. This can result in personal
injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-
slip soles.
4.5
Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1
Blower
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the blower and
objects being thrown into the air and cannot
assess them. This may result in serious injury
to bystanders, children and animals and dam‐
age to property.
5m (16 ft)
► Do not 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
blower.
■ The blower is not waterproof. If you work in
the rain or in a damp environment, an electric
shock may occur. This can result in injuries to
the user and may damage the blower.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp
environment.
■ Electrical components of the blower can pro‐
duce sparks. Sparks may cause fires and
explosions in highly flammable or explosive
environments. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
4.5.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐
ously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch
fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Do not charge, use and store the battery
outside of the specified temperature limits,
18.5.
► Protect the battery from rain and
moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐
uids.
► Keep battery away from small metal parts.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
4 Safety Precautions
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