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1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in 
this manual will help you receive maximum performance and 
satisfaction from your blower and, if followed, reduce the risk 
of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Do not lend or rent the blower without this instruction 
manual. Allow only persons who fully understand the 
information in this manual to operate the blower.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of 
the instructions in this manual, please go to 
www.stihlusa.com (for Canada: www.stihl.ca) or contact 
your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that requires your 
special attention. Such information is introduced with the 
following symbols and signal words:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will 
result in death or serious injury.
24.4 Symbols on the Blower, Battery and Charger
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24.5 FCC 15 Compliance Statement for Power Tool 
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25  Replacement Parts and Equipment
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25.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts
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26  Disposal
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26.1 Disposal of the Blower and Charger
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26.2 Battery Recycling
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27  Limited Warranty
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27.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy
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28  Trademarks
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28.1 Registered Trademarks
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28.2 Common Law Trademarks
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29  Addresses
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29.1 STIHL Incorporated
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1 Introduction
Because a blower is a high-speed battery-
powered tool, special safety precautions must 
be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before 
use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety 
precautions. Careless or improper use of the 
blower can cause serious or fatal injury.
2 Guide to Using this Manual