background image

4.10.3

Charger

WARNING

■ The charger may turn over or move while

being transported. This may result in personal

injuries and damage to property.

► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

► Remove the battery.

► Secure the charger with lashing straps,

belts or a net to prevent it turning over and

moving.

■ The connecting cable must not be used for

carrying the charger. The connecting cable

and the charger may be damaged.

► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it

to the charger.

4.11

Storing

4.11.1

Blower

WARNING

■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess

the dangers of a blower and can be seriously

injured.

► Remove the battery.

► 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.

► Remove the battery.

► Store the blower in a clean and dry condi‐

tion.

4.11.2

Battery

WARNING

■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess

the dangers of the battery Children may be

seriously injured.

► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐

dren.

■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐

ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐

tain ambient conditions, the battery may be

irreparably damaged.

► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐

tion.

► Store the battery in an enclosed space.

► Store the battery separately from the

blower.

► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐

connect the mains plug and store the bat‐

tery at 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 dangers of a charger. Children can be seri‐

ously injured or killed.

► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

► Store the charger out of reach of children.

■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐

ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to

certain ambient conditions, the charger may

be damaged.

► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

► If the charger is hot: Allow the charger to

cool down.

► Store the charger in a clean, dry place.

► Store the charger in an enclosed room.

► Do not store the charger outside of the

specified temperature limits,   18.5.

■ The connecting cable should not be used for

carrying the charger or hanging up the

charger. The connecting cable and the

charger may be damaged.

► Hold the charger by the housing in a secure

grip. The charger is provided with a handle

recess to make it easy to pick up the

charger.

► Hang the charger on the wall mounting.

4.12

Cleaning, Maintenance and

Repair

WARNING

■ If the battery is inserted when carrying out

cleaning, servicing or repairs, it is possible for

the blower to be switched on unintentionally.

This may result in serious injury to people and

damage to property.

► Remove the battery.

■ Sharp cleaning agents, cleaning with a water

jet or pointed objects can damage the blower,

the battery and the charger. If the blower, bat‐

tery or charger are not cleaned as described in

this instruction manual, components may no

4 Safety Precautions

English

0458-807-0121-B

9

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...

Page 20: ...www stihl com 04588070121B 04588070121B 0458 807 0121 B 0458 807 0121 B...

Reviews: