Switching Off; Checking The Controls; Testing The Controls - Stihl BGA 57 Manual De Instrucciones

16 Checking the Controls

The motor will not switch on unless the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout and trigger switch
are pressed at the same time.

15.2 Switching Off

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor and
remove the battery before transporting or putting the blower
down.
To switch the blower off:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout.
Once the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout have
been released, the retaining latch will return to its locked
position and activation of the trigger switch will be
blocked.
16 Checking the Controls

16.1 Testing the Controls

Before starting work, confirm that the retaining latch (1),
trigger switch lockout (2) and trigger switch (3) are
undamaged and functioning properly.
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2
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Retaining Latch (1), Trigger Switch Lockout (2) and Trigger
Switch (3)
WARNING
To help reduce the risk of injury from blown objects, always
wear proper eye protection while testing the controls. Keep
bystanders at least 16 ft. (5 m) away.
To test the controls:
► Remove the battery.
► Unlock the retaining latch by pushing it forward with your
thumb.
► Hold the retaining latch in the unlocked position.
► Depress the trigger switch lockout and the trigger switch
momentarily.
► Release the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and
trigger switch.
The retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch should return to their respective locked positions. If
they do not, take the blower to an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be repaired before use.
If you are able to activate the trigger switch without first
unlocking the retaining latch and depressing the trigger
switch lockout, take the blower to an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be repaired before use.
► Insert the battery.
► Hold the blower firmly and unlock the retaining latch.
Depress the trigger switch lockout and trigger switch
momentarily.
The blower should switch on. If it does not, take the blower
to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired
before use.
► Release the trigger switch.
The blower should switch off.
If the blower does not switch off after you release the
trigger switch, remove the battery and take the blower to
an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired
before use.
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