Stihl BGA 56 Guide

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STIHL BGA 56 Instruction Manual

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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Applicable Documentation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Symbols used with warnings in the text
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Symbols in Text
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Overview
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1 Blower, Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Symbols
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Safety Precautions
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4.1 Warning Signs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.2 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.3 The Operator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
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4.6 Safe Condition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.7 Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.8 Charging
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.9 Transporting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.10 Storing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Preparing the Blower for Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1 Preparing the Blower for Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.1 Charging the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.2 State of Charge
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.3 LEDs on Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.4 LED on Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7 Assembling the Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7.1 Mounting, Adjusting and Removing the Nozzle
. . . . . 13
8 Removing and Fitting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.1 Fitting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.2 Removing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9 Switching the Blower On/Off
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9.1 Switching On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9.2 Switching Off
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10 Testing the Blower and Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10.1 Checking the Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10.2 Testing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
11 Operating the Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
11.1 Holding and Controlling the Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
11.2 Blow-Sweeping
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
12 After Finishing Work
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
12.1 After Finishing Work
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
13 Transporting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
13.1 Transporting the Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
13.2 Transporting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14 Storing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14.1 Storing the Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14.2 Storing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14.3 Storing the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
15 Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15.1 Cleaning the Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15.2 Cleaning the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15.3 Cleaning the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16 Maintenance and Repairs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16.1 Servicing and Repairing the Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16.2 Servicing and Repairing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16.3 Servicing and Repairing the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
17 Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
17.1 Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
17.2 Troubleshooting Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
18 Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
18.1 STIHL BGA 56 Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
18.2 STIHL AK Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
18.3 Charger STIHL AL 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
18.4 Noise and Vibration Data
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English 1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank for choosing STIHL. We develop and manufacture
our quality products to meet our customers’ requirements.
The products are designed for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our
specialist dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will
enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE.
2.1 Applicable Documentation
Local safety regulations apply.
► Read, understand and save the following documents in
addition to this instruction manual:
– Safety notes and precautions for STIHL AK battery.
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and products
with built in batteries: www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
18.5 REACH
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
19 Spare Parts and Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
19.1 Spare Parts and Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
20 Disposal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
20.1 Disposal of Blower, Battery and Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . 21
21 EC Declaration of Conformity
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
21.1 STIHL BGA 56 Blower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
21.2 STIHL AL 101 Charger Conformity Notice
. . . . . . . . . . 21
1 Introduction
2 Guide to Using this Manual

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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
3.1 Blower, Battery and Charger
1 Nozzle
Directs and concentrates the airstream.
2 Blower tube
Directs the airstream.
3 Trigger
The trigger switches the blower on and off.
This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction
manual.
3Overview
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1
8
12
13
0000-GXX-0619-A1
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9
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4 Control Handle
For operating, controlling and carrying the blower.
5 Locking Lever
Secures the battery in the battery compartment.
6 Battery Compartment
Accommodates the battery.
7 Intake Screen
Protects the operator from moving parts inside the
blower.
8 Battery
Supplies power to the blower.
9LEDs
Indicate state of charge and malfunctions.
10 Button
Activates the LEDs on the battery.
11 Charger
Charges the battery.
12 LED
The LED indicates the operating status of the charger.
13 Connecting Cable
Connects charger to appliance plug.
14 Appliance Plug
Connects cable to wall outlet.
# Rating label with serial number
3.2 Symbols
The following symbols may be applied to the blower, battery
or charger:
4.1 Warning Signs
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the blower, battery
and charger:
1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too cold.
4 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunction in the
battery.
LED glows green and LEDs on battery glow or
flash green. Battery is being charged.
LED flashes red. No electrical contact between
battery and charger or malfunction in battery or
charger.
Sound power level determined according to
directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in order to make
sound emissions of electric products
comparable.
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.
4 Safety Precautions
Observe safety notices and take the necessary
precautions.
L
WA

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4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL BGA 56 blower is designed for blow-sweeping
leaves, grass, paper and similar matter.
The STIHL AK battery supplies power to the blower.
The STIHL AL charger recharges the STIHL AK battery.
WARNING
￭ Batteries and chargers 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 property.
► Use the blower with a STIHL AK battery.
► Recharge the STIHL AK battery with a
STIHL AL charger.
￭ Using the blower, battery or the charger for purposes for
which they were not designed may result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property may occur.
► Use the blower, battery and charger as described in this
instruction manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the blower,
battery and charger. The operator or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► If you pass the blower, battery or the charger on to
another person: Always give them the instruction
manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the blower, battery and
Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
Wear safety glasses.
Confine long hair so that it cannot be sucked into
the blower.
Always remove the battery during work breaks,
transport, storage, maintenance or repairs.
Protect blower and charger from rain and
dampness.
Maintain safe distance.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and damp – do not
immerse it in fluids.
Observe battery’s specified temperature range.
5m (16 ft)
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.

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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.
5m (16 ft)

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￭ 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.

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– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– Only original STIHL accessories are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
WARNING
￭ If the product does not comply with safety requirements,
components will no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged blower.
► If the blower is dirty or wet: Clean the blower and allow
it to dry.
► Never modify your blower. Exception: Mounting a
nozzle approved for this blower model.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not work with
the blower.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
blower model.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instruction manual supplied with the
accessory.
► Never insert objects in the blower’s openings.
4.6.2 Battery
The battery is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been modified.
WARNING
￭ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot operate
safely. This can result in serious injuries.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or defective
battery.
► If the battery is dirty or wet: Clean the battery and allow
it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the battery.
► Never insert objects in the battery’s openings.
► Never bridge the battery's contacts with metallic objects
(short circuit).
► Do not open the battery.
￭ 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 property.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits smoke: Do not use
the battery and keep it away from combustible
substances.
► If the battery catches fire: Extinguish battery with a fire
extinguisher or water.
4.6.3 Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Charger is undamaged.
– Charger is clean and dry.

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WARNING
￭ If the product does not comply with safety requirements,
components will no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the charger and allow
it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger’s openings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
￭ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user may trip, fall and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work with the
blower.
► Operate the blower alone.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep a good
balance. If it is necessary to work at heights: Use a lift
bucket or a safe platform.
► Blow sweep with the wind.
￭ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation.
Bystanders and animals may be injured and damage to
property may occur.
► Do not direct the air blast towards bystanders, animals
or objects.
￭ If the behavior of the blower changes during operation or
feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This
can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
￭ Blower vibrations may occur during operation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
4.8 Charging
WARNING
Contact with live parts can occur for the following reasons:
– The connecting cord is damaged.
– The mains plug is damaged.
– The socket is not properly installed.
￭ Contact with live parts can result in electric shock. The
user may be seriously injured or killed.
► Make sure that the connecting cord and mains plug are
undamaged.
► Plug the mains plug into a correctly installed socket.

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￭ During charging, an incorrect mains voltage or incorrect
mains frequency may result in an overvoltage in the
charger. The charger may be damaged.
► Make sure that the mains voltage and the mains
frequency of the power supply match the data on the
rating plate of the charger.
￭ During charging, a damaged or defective charger may
give off an unusual smell or smoke. This can result in
injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the mains power
supply.
￭ Insufficient heat dissipation may cause the charger to
overheat and a fire to break out. This can result in serious
injuries or death and damage to property.
► Do not cover the charger.
￭ Wiring may be overloaded during charging if more than
one charger is connected to the same socket. The wiring
may heat up and a fire may break out. This can result in
serious injuries or death and damage to property.
► Only ever connect one charger to one socket.
► Do not connect chargers to multiple sockets.
￭ If wiring and pipes are laid in the wall, they may be
damaged if the charger is mounted on the wall. Contact
with wiring can result in electric shock. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Make sure there is no wiring or pipes in the wall at the
proposed mounting site.
￭ If the charger is not mounted on the wall as described in
this Instruction Manual, the charger or the battery may fall
or the charger may overheat. This can result in injuries
and damage to property.
► Mount the charger on a wall as described in this
Instruction Manual.
￭ If the charger is mounted on a wall with the battery
inserted, the battery may fall out of the charger. This can
result in injuries and damage to property.
► Mount the charger on the wall first before inserting the
battery.
4.9 Transporting
4.9.1 Blower
WARNING
￭ The blower can turn over or move while being transported.
This may result in personal injuries and damage to
property.
► Secure the blower to prevent turnover and movement.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions and damage to property may
occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
￭ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it
cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
4.10 Storing
4.10.1 Blower
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a blower and can be seriously injured.
► Remove the battery.

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► Store the blower out of the reach of children.
￭ The electrical contacts on the blower can corrode if they
are damp. The blower may be damaged.
► Store the blower in a clean and dry condition.
4.10.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the battery in a confined space.
► Store the battery separately from the blower and
charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures between -
10°C and +50°C.
4.10.3 Charger
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charger. Children may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the charger out of the reach of children.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The charger may be damaged if it is exposed
to certain ambient conditions.
► Remove the battery.
► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool down.
► Store the charger in a clean and dry
condition.
► Store the charger in a confined space.
► Store the charger at a temperature between +5°C and
+40°C.
￭ The connecting cable must not be used for carrying or
hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing. A recessed handle is
provided on the back of the charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall bracket.
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
￭ The blower may start unintentionally if the battery is left in
place during cleaning, maintenance or repair operations.
This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, high pressure cleaners or
pointed objects can damage the blower, battery and
charger. If the blower, battery or charger are not cleaned
► Remove the battery.
► Remove the battery.
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as described in this instruction manual, components may
no longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the blower, battery and charger as described in
this instruction manual.
￭ If the blower, battery or charge are not serviced or
repaired correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the blower, battery or
charger.
► If the blower, battery or the charger require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
5.1 Preparing the Blower for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
–Blower, @4.6.1.
– Battery, @4.6.2.
– Charger, @4.6.3.
► Check the battery, @10.2.
► Fully charge the battery, @6.1.
► Clean the blower, @15.1.
► Mount the nozzle, @7.1.
► Check the controls, @10.1.
► If 3 LEDs flash red while you are checking the controls:
Remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
Malfunction in blower.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use the blower
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
6.1 Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the battery or the ambient temperature. 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 battery is fitted in the charger. The
charger switches itself off automatically when
the battery is fully charged.
The battery and charger heat up during the charging
process.
► Insert the plug (6) in a convenient wall outlet (7).
The charger (3) runs a self test. The LED (4) glows green
for about 1 second and then red for about 1 second.
► Lay the connecting cable (5).
► Insert the battery (2) in the guides in the charger (3) and
press it home as far as stop.
The LED (4) glows green.
The LEDs (1) glow green and show the state of charge.
► If the LED (4) and the LEDs (1) stop glowing: Disconnect
the plug (6) from the wall outlet (7).
Battery is fully charged.
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6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
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► Remove the battery (2).
6.2 State of Charge
► 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: Charge the battery.
6.3 LEDs on Battery
The LEDs can indicate the battery’s state of charge or
malfunctions in the blower or battery. 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, @17.1.
Malfunction in blower or battery.
6.4 LED on Charger
The LED indicates the operating status of the charger.
If the LED glows green, the battery is being charged.
► If the LED flashes red: Rectify the malfunction.
Malfunction in charger.
7.1 Mounting, Adjusting and Removing the Nozzle
The nozzle can be mounted to the blower tube in three
positions to suit the height and reach of the user. The
positions are marked on the blower tube.
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► Line up the lug (3) and the slot (2).
► Push nozzle (1) into required position on blower tube (4).
► Rotate nozzle (1) until it engages.
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8.1 Fitting the Battery
► Insert the battery (1) in the battery compartment (2) and
press it home until you hear a click.
Arrows (3) on battery (1) are still visible and battery (1) is
held securely in battery compartment (2). There is no
electrical contact between blower and battery (1).
► Push the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) as
far as stop.
The battery (1) engages with a second click and is flush
with the blower’s housing.
8.2 Removing the Battery
► Stand the blower on a level surface.
► Hold one hand in front of the battery compartment to
ensure the battery does not fall out.
► Press the locking lever (1) with your other hand.
The battery (2) is unlocked and can be removed.
9.1 Switching On
► Hold the blower with one hand on the control handle -
wrap your thumb around the handle.
► Pull the trigger with your index finger and hold it there.
The blower accelerates and air flows from the nozzle.
9.2 Switching Off
► Release the trigger.
No air flows from the nozzle.
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► If air continues to flow from nozzle: Remove the battery
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
Blower has a malfunction.
10.1 Checking the Controls
Trigger
► Remove the battery.
► Pull the trigger.
► If the trigger is stiff or does not spring back to its idle
position: Do not use the blower and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
The trigger has a malfunction.
Switching On
► Fit the battery.
► Pull the trigger and hold it there.
Air flows from the nozzle.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery 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 battery
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
Blower has a malfunction.
10.2 Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
11.1 Holding and Controlling the Blower
► Hold and control the blower with one hand on the control
handle - wrap your thumb around the handle.
11.2 Blow-Sweeping
► Point the nozzle at the ground.
► Walk slowly and steadily forwards.
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12.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► If the blower is wet: Allow the blower to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the blower.
► Clean the battery.
13.1 Transporting the Blower
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► Carry the blower by the control handle.
► Transporting the blower in a vehicle: Secure the blower to
prevent it turning over or shifting.
13.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the transport
of dangerous goods. The battery is classified as UN 3480
(lithium-ion batteries) and has been tested in accordance
with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section
38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets
14.1 Storing the Blower
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► Observe the following points when storing the blower:
– Blower is out of the reach of children.
– Blower is clean and dry.
14.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends that you store the battery with a charge
between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the battery:
– Battery is out of the reach of children.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery is in an enclosed space.
– Battery is stored separately, away from the blower and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.
14.3 Storing the Charger
► Unplug the mains plug from the socket.
► Remove the battery.
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► Roll up the connecting cord and attach it to the charger.
► The charger should be stored in such a way that the
following conditions are met:
– The charger is out of the reach of children.
– The charger is clean and dry.
– The charger is in an enclosed room.
– The charger is separate from the battery.
– The charger is not hung up by the connecting cord.
– The charger is stored at temperatures between + 5 °C
and + 40 °C.
15.1 Cleaning the Blower
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► Clean the blower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the intake screen with a soft brush.
► Remove foreign matter from the battery compartment and
clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
► Clean electrical contacts in the battery compartment with
a soft brush.
15.2 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
15.3 Cleaning the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Clean the charger with a damp cloth.
► Clean the charger’s electrical contacts with a soft brush.
16.1 Servicing and Repairing the Blower
The blower cannot be serviced or repaired by the user.
► If your blower has a malfunction or is damaged or requires
servicing: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
16.2 Servicing and Repairing the Battery
The battery requires no servicing and cannot be repaired.
► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace
the battery.
16.3 Servicing and Repairing the Charger
The charger requires no servicing and cannot be repaired.
► If the charger has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace
the charger.
► If the connecting cable has a malfunction or is damaged:
Do not use the charger and have connecting cable
replaced by a STIHL servicing dealer.
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17.1 Troubleshooting
17 Troubleshooting
Condition LEDs on Battery Cause Remedy
Blower does not start
when switched on
1 LED flashes
green
Battery has low charge ► Charge the battery.
1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too cold. ► Remove the battery.
► Allow battery to cool down / warm up.
3 LEDs flash red. Malfunction in blower. ► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts in battery compartment.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the blower.
► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
3 LEDs glow red Blower too hot. ► Remove the battery.
► Allow blower to cool down.
4 LEDs flash red There is a malfunction in
the battery.
► Remove battery and insert it again.
► Switch on the blower.
► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the
battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
No electrical contact
between blower and
battery.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts in battery compartment.
► Fit the battery.
Blower or battery damp. ► Allow blower or battery to dry.
Blower cuts out
during operation
3 LEDs glow red Blower too hot. ► Remove the battery.
► Allow blower to cool down.
There is a electrical
malfunction.
► Remove battery and insert it again.
► Switch on the blower.
Blower runtime is too
short
Battery not fully charged ► Fully charge the battery.