Stihl BGA 200 - Holding and Controlling the Blower

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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
blower, @ 15.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury from
unintentional starting:
– Be sure the trigger switch lockout is in the locked
position and the trigger switch is in the off position
before inserting the battery connecting cord.
– Never carry the blower with your finger on the trigger
switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
connecting cord.
– Never leave the power tool unattended when it is
connected to a battery.
– Never store the power tool with the connecting cord
in the power tool's socket.
5.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Blower
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your blower:
– Keep the handle clean and dry at all times. Keep it
free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Always hold the blower firmly with your right hand
when you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the handle, keeping
the handle cradled between your thumb and
forefinger (see illustration).
– If using the hip pad or comfort hip pad, wrap your
fingers tightly around the gripping surface. See
illustration at @ 12.3.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper
footing and balance at all times:
– Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or while
standing on any other insecure support.
– Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and
always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid
stumbling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
– Use extra care when working on stairs.
– For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects
or vegetation that can increase the danger of
slipping, tripping or falling.
– Never operate the blower above shoulder height.
– Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
– Remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the blower.
Remove the connecting cord in the event
of a malfunction or emergency and any
time the power tool is not in use.
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