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6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
■ A missing, cracked or worn intake screen or housing may 
result in an increased risk of injury from thrown objects.
– Never operate a blower that has a missing, cracked 
or worn intake screen or housing.
■ Inserting any foreign object into the air intake or nozzle 
may result in property damage, including damage to the 
blower itself, and serious injury to the operator or 
bystanders as a result of the object or broken parts being 
blown at high speed.
– Never insert any objects into the nozzle or air intake 
of the blower.
– Immediately switch off the blower if it starts to vibrate 
abnormally.
■ Using the blower to spread herbicides, pesticides, 
fertilizers or other chemical substances can be dangerous 
and may cause serious or fatal injury to persons and 
damage to the environment.
– Never use the blower to disperse or spread 
chemicals of any kind.
6.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
■ There are no user-authorized repairs for the battery or 
blower. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or other 
personal injury and property damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and 
maintenance operations described in this manual.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance 
instructions in the appropriate sections of this 
instruction manual.
– STIHL recommends that all repair work be 
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
■ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or 
property damage.
■ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL 
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL 
replacement parts be used for repair or 
maintenance.
■ To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire:
– Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean 
as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush.
■ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage 
to the blower and battery and an increased risk of fire, 
electric shock and other personal injury or property 
damage.
– Remove the battery from the blower before storing.
– Store the blower indoors in a dry, secure place that 
cannot be accessed by children or other 
unauthorized users.
7.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
■ Read and follow the safety precautions on the battery and 
all warnings and instructions that accompany it.
6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
– Remove the battery before inspecting 
the blower or carrying out any cleaning, 
maintenance or repair work, before 
storing, and any other time the blower is 
not in use.
7 Battery Safety