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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Batteries sold separately.
5.1 Introduction
When using an electric blower, basic precautions should 
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE 
BLOWER!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock or other 
personal injury, read and follow the important safety 
instructions in this chapter. Additional important warnings 
and instructions are provided in subsequent chapters of 
this manual.
5.2 Intended Use
WARNING
■ This blower is designed for blowing leaves, grass, and 
similar lightweight material from yards, gardens, 
sidewalks, driveways, decks, patios and comparable 
surfaces in the manner and in the conditions described in 
this manual. Use of the blower for operations different 
than intended could result in serious injury or death.
– Blow leaves, grass, and similar lightweight material 
only.
■ Improper use could result in personal injury or property 
damage, including damage to the blower.
– Use the blower and battery only as described in this 
manual.
– Never attempt to modify or override the blower's 
controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a blower that has been modified or altered 
from its original design.
– Be sure to read and follow the warnings and 
instructions for your battery and charger before 
charging or starting work
■ This power tool may be powered by a STIHL AR L series 
backpack battery.
Batteries, chargers and other accessories are sold 
separately.
Read and follow all safety precautions in the 
battery's instruction manual and the manual for 
the STIHL tool powered by this battery. Improper 
use can lead to serious or fatal personal injury or 
property damage.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property 
damage from fire, explosion or burns, including 
chemical burns, do not disassemble, crush, 
drop, damage or heat above 212 °F (100 °C). 
Never expose to fire or incinerate, @ 7.1.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property 
damage from fire, use and store only within an 
ambient temperature range of 14 °F to 
122 °F (
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10 °C to 50 °C), @ 7.1.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property 
damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion, 
keep dry. Never immerse in water or other 
liquids, @ 7.1.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS