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6 General Power Tool Safety Warnings and Instructions
6.4 General Safety Warnings and Instructions for 
the Following STIHL KombiTool: BG-KM Blower
This chapter contains the prescribed general safety 
instructions for handheld, motor-operated electric blowers 
contained in UL 1017. Additional important warnings and 
instructions are provided in subsequent chapters of this 
manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electric blower, basic precautions should 
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE 
BLOWER!
WARNING
■  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
– Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is 
necessary when used by or near children.
– Use only as described in this manual. Use only 
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
– Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any 
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and 
anything that may reduce air flow.
– Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body 
away from openings and moving parts.
– Turn off all controls before unplugging.
– Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
– Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, 
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be 
present.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6.5 General Safety Warnings and Instructions for 
the Following STIHL KombiTools: KW-KM 
PowerSweep and KB-KM Bristle Brush
This section contains the prescribed general safety 
warnings and instructions for handheld, motor-operated 
electric power sweeps or bristle brushes contained in UL 73. 
Additional important warnings and instructions are provided 
in subsequent sections of this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electric power sweeps or bristle brushes, basic 
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the 
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the 
following:
a)Read all the instructions before using the appliance.
b)To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary 
when an appliance is used near children.
c)Do not contact moving parts.
d)Only use attachments recommended or sold by the 
manufacturer.
e)Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to 
recharge.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS