Stihl SR 430 Instruction Manual page 9

Dusting and spreading mode – SR 450
only
In the dusting and spreading mode,
plant protection products can be applied
in powder form or as dry granulate up to
a grain size of 5 mm.
Observe the legal requirements for
handling plant protection products.
Observe the directions for use or the
label of the plant protection product.
To reduce the risk of accidents and
damage to the power tool, never operate
it with explosive or combustible
materials
Do not apply sulphur or compounds in
powder form containing sulphur since
they are highly explosive and have a
very low ignition point.
Antistatic system
Electrostatic charging with sparking can
occur when working with the dusting and
spreading attachment.
The risk is greatest
in extremely dry weather conditions
–
when using powdered products,
–
which create a highly concentrated
dust cloud
SR 430, SR 450
To reduce the risk of sparking, explosion
or fire, make sure the discharge system
is completely and properly mounted to
the machine. It consists of a conductive
wire in the spray tube connected to a
metal chain. The metal chain must make
contact with a conductive surface to
dissipate electrostatic charges.
Do not operate your machine on a non-
conductive surface (e.g. plastic,
asphalt).
Never operate your machine with a
missing or damaged discharge system.
While working
Do not direct the blower tube at
bystanders since the air flow can blow
small objects at great speed.
In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately by moving the setting lever
to STOP or 0.
Never leave a running machine
unattended.
Take special care in slippery conditions
– dampness, snow, ice, on slopes or
uneven ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Be careful of
refuse, tree stumps, roots and ditches
which could cause you to trip or stumble
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired
or feeling fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Proceed with caution, do not put
others in danger.
Do not work on a ladder or in unstable
locations.
When working in open ground and
gardens take special care to avoid
harming small animals.
To reduce the risk of electrocution,
never operate this power tool in the
vicinity of live wires or power cables.
Always clean the spray container and
hose system before changing to a
different plant protection product.
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