21 Cleaning
21 Cleaning
21.1 Cleaning the Blower, Battery and Charger
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before carrying out any
cleaning work, @ 9. Users of this blower should carry out
only the cleaning described in this manual.
To clean the blower, battery and charger:
► Clean a dirty intake screen carefully with a soft brush
whenever required.
► Clean the blower's polymer components with a slightly
dampened cloth. Do not use detergents or solvents. They
may damage the polymer components.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the blower or
otherwise spray it with water or other liquids.
► Keep the battery housing, guides and electrical contacts
free from foreign matter and clean as necessary with a
soft brush or soft, dry cloth.
► Keep the charger housing and electrical contacts free
from foreign matter. Clean as necessary with a soft brush
or soft, dry cloth. Always unplug the charger before
cleaning.
22 Inspection and Maintenance
22.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Blower
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before inspecting the blower
or carrying out any maintenance, @ 8.1. Carry out only the
maintenance operations described in this manual. There are
no user-authorized repairs. STIHL recommends that repair
work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
0458-008-8601-A
To properly maintain the blower:
► Inspect the intake screen of the blower and replace if
damaged.
► Have worn, missing or damaged safety labels replaced by
an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
If you make a warranty claim for a component which has not
been serviced or maintained properly, coverage may be
denied.
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