Stihl BGA 56 - 5.6 Safe Blower Operation

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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ The blower’s electric motor may produce sparks. Sparks
may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily combustible
or explosive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Keep children away.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.5.3 Charger
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charger or electric current. Children may sustain
serious or fatal injuries.
► Keep children away from the work area.
￭ The charger 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 charger.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible
surface.
► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between +5°C and +40°C.
￭ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Blower
The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Blower is undamaged.
– Blower is clean and dry.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store your battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Do not operate it in the rain or a damp
location.