Stihl SR 430 Instruction Manual page 6

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Avoid any clothing,
scarves, neckties, jewelry
or anything that could get
into the air intake. Tie up
and confine long hair
above your shoulders so
that it cannot be pulled
into the machine.
Wear impermeable safety
boots with a non-slip sole
which are resistant to
plant protection products.
Do not wear sandals or go barefoot.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear close-fit-
ting safety glasses in
accordance with Euro-
pean Standard EN 166.
Make sure the safety
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear a suitable respirator.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g.
ear defenders.
Breathing plant control chemicals may
endanger your health. Always wear a
suitable respirator to protect yourself
against health risks and allergic
reactions. Observe warnings in the user
manual of the plant protection product
and all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
Wear impermeable
gloves resistant to plant
control chemicals.
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Handling Plant Control Chemicals
Read the user manual supplied with the
plant protection chemical prior to use.
Follow the instructions with respect to
mixing, using, personal protective
equipment, storage and disposal.
Observe the legal requirements for
handling plant protection products.
Plant protection chemicals may contain
substances that are harmful to humans,
animals, plants and the environment –
risk of poisoning and risk of serious or
fatal injuries!
Plant protection chemicals may be used
only by persons trained in their handling
and the appropriate first-aid measures.
Keep the user manual or label of the
plant control chemical available at all
times in order to inform the doctor about
the chemical concerned in an
emergency. In an emergency, follow the
chemical manufacturer's instructions
provided or on the label.
Mixing the Spray Solution
Mix the plant protection product strictly
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions – incorrect mixtures may
produce toxic fumes or explosive
solutions.
Never spray liquid plant control
–
chemicals undiluted
Mix the solution outdoors only or in
–
well-ventilated locations
Only prepare sufficient solution for
–
the job on hand so that nothing is
left over
Mix different chemicals only in
–
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions – incorrect mixtures
may produce toxic fumes or
explosive solutions
Do not mix different plant protection
–
products unless such a mixture is
approved by the manufacturer
Filling the Container
Fill the container with plant
–
protection products outdoors only or
in well-ventilated locations
Stand the power tool on a level
–
surface – do not fill the container
above the maximum mark
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
–
fill the power tool while wearing it on
your back.
Only fill up with sufficient solution for
–
the job on hand so that nothing is
left over
Before filling up, close the valve
–
lever and, on SR 450 only, the
metering lever
When filling from central water
–
supply, do not immerse the end of
the hose in the solution – sudden
low pressure in the system may
cause the solution to be sucked
back into the water supply
Before filling the container with
–
spray solution, carry out test run
with fresh water and check all parts
of the sprayer for leaks
After filling, fit the filler cap and
–
tighten it down firmly
SR 430, SR 450