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4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
■ The blower may start unintentionally if the connecting
cable plug remains inserted during cleaning, maintenance
or repair operations. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
► Push the retaining latch into position
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of the
socket.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning with a jet of water or
pointed objects can damage the blower. If the blower is
not cleaned 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 as described in this instruction
manual.
■ If the blower is 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.
► If the blower needs to be serviced or repaired: Contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
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5 Preparing the Blower for Operation
5.1
Perform the following steps before starting work:
.
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Blower, @ 4.6.
– Battery as described in the STIHL AR battery's
instruction manual or in the user instructions for the "AP
belt bag with connecting cable".
► Check the battery as described in the STIHL AR battery's
instruction manual or in the user instructions for the "AP
belt bag with connecting cable".
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Clean the blower, @ 15.
► Mount the nozzle, @ 6.1.
► Put on and adjust the STIHL AR battery, carrying system
or "AP belt bag with connecting cable", @ 7.
► Check the controls, @ 10.1.
► If 3 LEDs on the battery flash red while you are checking
the controls: Pull connecting cable plug out of the
socket and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
Malfunction in blower.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use the blower
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
6 Assembling the Blower
6.1
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 pull out the connecting cable
plug.
5 Preparing the Blower for Operation
Preparing the Blower for Operation
Mounting, Adjusting and Removing the Nozzle
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