Stihl BGA 45 User manual

BGA 45
Instruction Manual2 - 14

Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 2
4 Safety Precautions......................................3
5 Preparing the Blower for Operation............ 8
6 Charging the Blower, LEDs.........................9
7 Assembling the Blower............................... 9
8 Inserting and Removing Activation Key.... 10
9 Switching the Blower On/Off..................... 10
10 Testing the Blower and Battery.................10
11 Operating the Blower................................ 11
12 After Finishing Work..................................11
13 Transporting..............................................11
14 Storing.......................................................11
15 Cleaning....................................................11
16 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 12
17 Troubleshooting........................................ 12
18 Specifications............................................12
19 Spare Parts and Accessories....................13
20 Disposal.................................................... 13
21 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 13
22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 14
1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our
customers’ requirements. The products are
designed for reliability even under extreme con‐
ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.
Our dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service
support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐
tainable and responsible handling of natural
resources. This user manual is intended to help
you use your STIHL product safely and in an
environmentally friendly manner over a long
service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope
you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Applicable Documentation
Local safety regulations apply.
► Read, understand and save the following
documents in addition to this instruction man‐
ual:
–Safety information for STIHL batteries and
products with built in batteries:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2 Symbols used with warnings in
the text
WARNING
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
serious injuries or death.
► The measures indicated can avoid serious
injuries or death.
NOTICE
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
damage to property.
► The measures indicated can avoid damage
to property.
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
3 Overview
3.1 Blower and Charging Cable
The rechargeable battery is built into the blower.
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1 Release Slide
Operated together with the trigger lockout to
unlock the trigger.
2 Trigger
The trigger switches the blower on and off.
3 Trigger Lockout
Locks trigger in position.
4 LEDs
Indicate blower’s state of charge and mal‐
functions.
5 Button
Activates the LEDs on the blower.
6 Intake Screen
Protects the operator from moving parts
inside the blower.
7 Charging Socket
Accommodates the charger plug.
8 Activation Key
Activates the blower.
9 Key Socket
Accommodates the activation key.
10 Control Handle
For operating, controlling and carrying the
blower.
11 Blower tube
Directs the airstream.
12 Nozzle
Directs and concentrates the airstream.
13 Charger Plug
Connects charging cable to charger socket.
14 Connecting Cable
Connects charger plug to appliance plug.
15 Appliance Plug
Connects charging cable to wall outlet.
16 Charging Cable
Serves to charge the blower.
# Rating label with serial number
3.2 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the blower
and charging cable:
This symbol indicates in what direction
the release slide has to be pushed.
L
W
A
Guaranteed sound power level accord‐
ing to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in
order to make sound emissions of
products comparable.
LK 45
This symbol shows that an LK 45
charging cable must be used.
The data next to this symbol indicates the
energy content of the battery according to
the cell manufacturer’s specification. The
energy content available during operation
is lower.
Operate the electric appliance in a dry
place, indoors only.
Do not dispose of the product with your
household waste.
Mount so that the arrows point vertically
upwards.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Introduction
This product was designed for safe operation
and features safety devices. Nevertheless, you
should observe the following safety precautions
in order to avoid possible dangers.
4.2 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the
blower or charging cable:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
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Wear safety glasses.
Securely tie back long hair so that it
cannot be pulled into the blower.
Always remove the activation key dur‐
ing breaks in work , transport, charg‐
ing, storage, maintenance and repairs.
Protect the blower from rain and damp
– do not immerse it in fluids.
5m (16 ft)
Maintain a safe distance.
Protect the blower from heat and fire.
Observe the blower’s specified temper‐
ature range.
4.3 Intended Use
The STIHL BGA 45 blower is designed for blow-
sweeping leaves, grass, paper and similar mat‐
ter.
Do not use the blower in the rain.
A built-in battery supplies the blower with power.
The STIHL LK 45 charging cable recharges the
STIHL BGA 45 blower.
WARNING
■Charging cables or power supply units not
explicitly approved for the blower by STIHL
may cause a fire or explosion. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
►Always recharge a STIHL
BGA 45 blower with a STIHL
LK 45 charging cable.
■Using the blower or the charging cable for pur‐
poses for which they were not designed may
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
►Use the blower and charging cable as
described in this instruction manual.
4.4 The Operator
WARNING
■Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the blower and charging cable. The
user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If you pass the blower and charging cable
on to another user: Always give them the
instruction manual.
►Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
–The user must be rested.
–The user must be in good
physical condition and
mental health to operate
and work with the blower
and the charging cable. If
the user’s physical, sen‐
sory or mental ability is
restricted, he or she may
work only under the super‐
vision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
–The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
blower and charging cable.
–The user must be of legal
age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in
accordance with national
rules and regulations.
–The user has received
instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other
experienced user before
working with the blower
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and using the charging
cable for the first time.
–The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
►If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.5 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be sucked into the blower dur‐
ing operation. This can result in serious inju‐
ries.
► Tie up long hair so that it is above
shoulder level.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high
speed during operation. This can result in per‐
sonal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable glasses that have been tes‐
ted and labeled in accordance with
EN 166 or national standards are
available from retailers.
►Wear long trousers.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation:
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
►If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush
or the blower. Not wearing suitable clothing
may result in serious injury.
►Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you
to slip or stumble. This can result in personal
injury.
►Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-
slip soles.
4.6 Work Area and Surroundings
4.6.1 Blower
WARNING
■Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the blower and
objects being thrown into the air and cannot
assess them. This may result in serious injury
to bystanders, children and animals and dam‐
age to property.
5m (16 ft)
► Do not allow bystanders,
children or animals within 5
meters of the work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from
objects.
► Do not leave the blower unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot play with the
blower.
■ The blower is not waterproof. If you work in
the rain or in a damp environment, an electric
shock may occur. This can result in injuries to
the user and may damage the blower.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp
environment.
■ Electrical components of the blower can pro‐
duce sparks. Sparks may cause fires and
explosions in highly flammable or explosive
environments. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured and property may be damaged.
►Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
4.6.2 Charging cable
WARNING
■ Uninvolved bystanders, children and animals
may not be aware of and able to understand
the dangers of a charging cable or electric cur‐
rent. Bystanders, children and animals may be
seriously or fatally injured.
►Keep bystanders, children
and animals away from the
work area.
►Do not leave the charging
cable unattended.
►Make sure that children can‐
not play with the charging
cable.
■The charging cable is not protected against all
ambient conditions. If the charging cable is
exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may
catch fire or explode. This could result in seri‐
ous injury to people and damage to property.
►Protect the charging cable from rain and
moisture.
► Operate the charging cable in a dry place,
indoors only.
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► Do not operate the charging cable in an
easily combustible or explosive environ‐
ment.
►Use and store the charging cable at a tem‐
perature between 0°C and 40 °C.
4.7 Safe Condition
4.7.1 Blower
The blower is in a safe condition if the following
conditions are fulfilled:
–The blower is undamaged.
–Blower must be clean and dry.
–The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
–Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
–The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
►Never use a damaged blower.
► Do not charge a damaged blower.
► If the blower is dirty or wet: Clean the
blower and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the blower. Exception:
Mounting a blower tube and nozzle
approved for this blower model.
►If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the blower.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
this blower model.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
►Do not insert objects into the openings of
the blower.
► Never connect or short-circuit the keyslot
contacts with metallic objects.
► Do not open the blower.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.7.2 Charging Cable
The charging cable is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
–Charging cable is undamaged.
–Charging cable is clean and dry.
WARNING
■If the product does not comply with safety
requirements, components will no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charging cable.
► If the charging cable is dirty or wet: Clean
the charging cable and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the charging cable.
►Never bridge the charging
cable's contacts with metallic
objects (short circuit).
►Do not open the charging cable.
4.8 Built-in Battery
WARNING
■ The built-in battery is not protected against all
ambient conditions. If the built-in battery is
exposed to certain ambient conditions, the
blower may catch fire or explode. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
► Protect the blower from heat and
fire.
► Do not throw the blower into a fire.
► Use and store the blower at a tem‐
perature between 0°C and +50°C.
► Keep the blower away from metallic
objects.
► Protect the blower from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Do not expose blower to high pressure.
► Do not expose blower to microwaves.
► Protect the blower from chemicals and
salts.
► Never transport a damaged blower.
■ Fluid may escape from a damaged battery.
The fluid can cause irritation if it contacts the
skin or eyes.
►Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In case of contact with the skin: Wash
affected areas with plenty of water and
soap.
►In case of contact with the eyes: Rinse eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
■A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
►If the blower smells unusual or emits
smoke: Do not use the blower and keep it
away from combustible substances.
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► If the blower catches fire: Extinguish the
blower with a fire extinguisher or water.
4.9 Working
WARNING
■In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
►Keep calm and plan your work.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the blower.
► Do not use the blower on your own.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
Use a mobile elevating work platform or
secure scaffolding.
►If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If
you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
► Blow in direction of the wind.
■ Objects can be ejected at high speed during
operation. This can result in injuries to persons
and animals and damage to property.
►Do not direct air blast towards people, ani‐
mals or objects.
■ If the blower starts behaving differently or in
an unusual way while operating, the blower
may be in an unsafe condition. This could
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
►Stop work, remove the activation key and
contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur during blower operation.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
Consult a doctor.
■ The dust whipped up may cause the blower to
be electrostatically charged. In certain condi‐
tions (e.g. dry environment) the blower may
discharge suddenly and emit sparks. Sparks
may cause fires and explosions in highly flam‐
mable or explosive environments. Persons
may be seriously or fatally injured and prop‐
erty may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
4.10 Charging
WARNING
■Contact with live components may occur for
the following reasons:
–Connecting cable is damaged.
–Plug is damaged.
–Wall outlet is not properly installed.
Contact with live components can result in an
electric shock. This may result in serious or
fatal injuries.
►Check that the connecting cable and plug
are not damaged.
► Insert the plug in a properly installed wall
outlet.
■ Overvoltage can occur in the charging cable if
the line voltage or frequency are incorrect dur‐
ing charging. The charging cable may be dam‐
aged.
►Make sure the line voltage and frequency
agree with the data on the charging cable’s
rating label.
■A damaged or defective charging cable may
produce an unusual smell or emit smoke dur‐
ing the charging process. This may result in
personal injuries and damage to property.
►Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
■ The charging cable can overheat and cause a
fire if heat dissipation is inadequate. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
►Do not cover the charging cable.
■ If several charging cables are connected to
one wall outlet, electric cables may be over‐
loaded during the charging process. The
cables can overheat and cause a fire. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
►Connect the charging cable to a single wall
outlet.
► Do not connect the charging cable to multi‐
ple sockets.
4.11 Transporting
WARNING
■The blower can turn over or move while being
transported. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Remove the activation key.
► Pack the blower in packaging or a transport
box in such a way that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging or transport box with
lashing straps or a net so that the packag‐
ing or transport box cannot move.
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4.12 Storing
4.12.1 Blower
WARNING
■Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a blower and can be seriously
injured.
► Remove the activation key.
► Store the blower out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
in the activation key socket and metal compo‐
nents. The blower may be damaged.
► Remove the activation key.
► Store the blower in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
■ The blower is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The blower may be damaged if it is
exposed to certain ambient conditions.
►Store the blower in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the blower in a closed location.
► Store the activation key separately from the
blower.
4.12.2 Charging Cable
WARNING
■Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charging cable. Children may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
►Keep the charging cable out of the reach of
children.
■ The charging cable is not protected against all
ambient conditions. The charging cable may
be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient
conditions.
►If the charging cable is hot: Allow the charg‐
ing cable to cool down.
►Store the charging cable in a
clean and dry condition.
►Store the charging cable in a
confined space.
►Store the charging cable within temperature
range of 0°C to +40°C.
4.13 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■The blower may start unintentionally if the acti‐
vation key remains inserted during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This could
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Remove activation key.
■ Harsh detergents, cleaning with a water jet or
sharp objects can damage the blower and
charging cable. If the blower or charging cable
are not cleaned correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may
be rendered inoperative. They may cause seri‐
ous injury to persons.
►Clean the blower and charging cable as
described in this instruction manual.
■ If the blower or charging cable are not serv‐
iced or repaired correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may
be rendered inoperative. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to people.
►Do not attempt to service or repair the
blower or charging cable.
► If the blower or the charging cable require
servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
5 Preparing the Blower for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Blower for Oper‐
ation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
–Blower, 4.7.1.
–Charging cable, 4.7.2.
►Check the built-in battery, 10.2.
►Fully charge the blower, 6.
►Clean blower, 15.1.
►Mount the blower tube and nozzle, 7.
►Check the controls, 10.
► If it is not possible to carry out these steps, do
not use the blower. Consult a STIHL servicing
dealer.
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6 Charging the Blower, LEDs
6.1 Charging the Blower
The charging time depends on several factors,
e.g. temperature of the blower or ambient tem‐
perature. The actual charging time may differ
from the specified charging time. For specified
charging times see www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
The charging process starts
automatically when the plug is
inserted in a wall outlet and the
charging cable is connected to
the blower. The charging proc‐
ess stops automatically when
the blower is fully charged.
The blower and charging cable heat up during
the charging process.
► Remove the activation key.
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► Insert the plug (2) in a convenient wall outlet
(1).
WARNING
■ Persons may trip over the connecting cable.
This can result in injuries and may damage the
charging cable.
►Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
► Position the connecting cable (3).
► Insert the charger plug (4) in the charge
socket (5).
The LEDs (6) glow green and show the state
of charge.
► If the LEDs (6) stop glowing: Disconnect the
charger plug (4) from the charge socket (5).
The blower is fully charged.
► Disconnect the plug (2) from the wall outlet
(1).
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60-80%
80-100%
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► Press the button (1).
The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds
and indicate the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green:
Recharge the blower.
6.3 LEDs
The LEDs can indicate the state of charge or
malfunctions in the blower. The LEDs can glow
or flash green or red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs
glow or flash green.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting,
17.
Malfunction in blower.
7 Assembling the Blower
7.1 Mounting the Blower Tube and
Nozzle
► Switch off the blower and remove the activa‐
tion key.
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► Line up the hole (2) and the lug (3).
► Push the nozzle (1) onto the blower tube (4).
The nozzle (1) engages audibly and can no
longer be removed.
► Line up the lug (6) and the slot (5).
► Push the blower tube (4) onto the housing (7).
►Rotate nozzle (4) in direction of until it
engages.
There is no need to remove the blower tube
again.
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8 Inserting and Removing
Activation Key
8.1 Inserting the Activation Key
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► Insert the activation key (1) in the socket (2).
8.2 Removing the Activation Key
► Stand the blower on a level surface.
► Remove the activation key.
► Keep the activation key out of the reach of
children.
9 Switching the Blower
On/Off
9.1 Switching On
► Hold the blower with one hand on the control
handle - wrap you thumb around the handle.
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► Push the release slide (1) in the direction of
the blower tube with your thumb and hold it
there.
► Depress the trigger lockout (2) with your hand
and hold it there.
You can let go of the release slide (1).
► Pull the trigger (3) with your index finger and
hold it there.
The blower accelerates and air flows from the
nozzle.
9.2 Switching Off
► Release the trigger and lockout lever at the
same time.
No air flows from the nozzle.
► If air continues to flow from nozzle: Remove
the activation key and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
Blower has a malfunction.
10 Testing the Blower and
Battery
10.1 Checking the Controls
Release slide, trigger lockout and trigger
► Remove the activation key.
► Attempt to pull the trigger lever without
depressing the release slide and the trigger
lockout.
► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use the
blower and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
Release slide or trigger lockout is faulty.
► Push the release slide in the direction of the
blower tube with your thumb and hold it there.
► Depress the trigger lockout and hold it in that
position.
► Pull the trigger.
► Let go of the trigger, trigger lockout and
release slide.
► If the trigger, trigger lockout or release slide is
stiff or does not spring back to the idle posi‐
tion: Do not use the blower and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
The trigger, trigger lockout or release slide has
a malfunction.
Switching On
► Insert the activation key.
► Push the release slide in the direction of the
blower tube with your thumb and hold it there.
► Depress the trigger lockout and hold it in that
position.
► Pull the trigger and hold it there.
Air flows from the nozzle.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the activation key
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
Malfunction in blower.
► Release the trigger.
No air flows from the nozzle.
► If air continues to flow from nozzle: Remove
the activation key and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
Blower has a malfunction.
10.2 Checking the Built-In Battery
► Press the button.
The LEDs glow or flash.
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