Stihl SR 200 Instruction Manual page 9

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.
SR 200
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.
As soon as the engine is
running, the power
machine generates toxic
exhaust gas. These
gases may be odorless
and invisible and may
contain unburned hydro-
carbons and benzene.
Never work with the
machine in closed or
poorly ventilated rooms.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from breathing toxic fumes,
ensure proper ventilation when working
in trenches, hollows or other confined
locations.
Stop work immediately if you start
suffering from nausea, headaches,
impaired vision (e.g. your field of vision
gets smaller), impaired hearing,
dizziness, or impaired concentration –
these symptoms may possibly be the
result of too-high exhaust gas
concentration – Risk of accidents!
Operate your power tool so that it
produces a minimum of noise and
emissions – do not run the engine
unnecessarily, accelerate the engine
only when working.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke
while operating or standing near your
power tool. Combustible fuel vapor may
escape from the fuel system.
If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Check in particular
that the fuel system has no leaks and the
safety equipment is fully operative. Do
not continue operating your power tool if
it is damaged. In case of doubt, contact
a dealer.
After finishing work
Close the valve lever
Always shut off the engine before taking
the power tool off your back.
After finishing work, put the power tool
down on a level, non-flammable surface.
Do not place the machine near easily
flammable materials (e.g. wood chips,
bark, dry grass, fuel) – risk of fire!
Check all parts of the power tool for
leaks.
After finishing work, thoroughly clean the
power tool and wash your hands, face
and, if necessary, your clothes.
Keep other persons and animals away
from the areas that have been sprayed
and do not walk on them until the plant
protection chemical has dried.
Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may
result in vibration-induced circulation
problems in the hands (whitefinger
disease).
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