Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl BGA 57 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► 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 rested.
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the blower, battery and
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 is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the blower, battery and charger.
– 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 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 for assistance.
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4.4

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair can be sucked into the blower during operation.
This can result in serious injuries.
► 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 personal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
glasses that have been tested 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.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Blower
WARNING
￭ Innocent 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.
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