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4 Safety Precautions
charger. If the user’s physical, sensory 
or mental ability is restricted, he or she 
may work only under the supervision of 
or as instructed by a responsible 
person.
– The user must be legally recognized as 
an adult.
– The user has received instruction from a 
STIHL servicing dealer or other 
experienced user before working with 
the blower for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol, 
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing 
dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be sucked into the blower during operation. 
This can result in serious injuries.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation. 
This can result in personal injury.
► Wear long trousers.
■ Dust can be whipped up when working in a dusty work 
area. Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory 
passages and cause allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the 
blower. Not wearing personal protective equipment may 
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
■ Dust can be whipped up when working in a dusty work 
area. The dust generated may cause the blower to be 
electrostatically charged. If the blower is touched, there 
may be a static electricity discharge which can produce a 
mild electric shock. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or 
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy 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 or flying debris. Innocent 
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured 
and damage to property may occur.
► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from objects.
■ The blower is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a 
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can 
result in injuries to the user and may damage the blower.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot 
be sucked into the blower.
► Wear safety glasses. Suitable glasses that 
have been tested and labeled in accordance 
with EN 166 or national standards are 
available from retailers.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals 
within 5 meters of the work area.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.