Stihl SR 340 Instruction Manual page 11

English / USA
!
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown
parts, check the fan housing for damage
(cracks, nicks, chipping). If any damage
is found, stop using the unit and contact
your STIHL dealer for repair.
Starting
Start the engine at least 10 feet
(3 meters) from the fueling spot,
outdoors only.
!
Warning!
Your power tool is a one-person
machine. To reduce the risk of eye or
other injury from thrown objects, insure
that by-standers are at least 50 feet
(15 m) away during use. Stop operation
immediately if you are approached.
For specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section of your manual.
Place the power tool on firm ground or
other solid surface in an open area.
Maintain good balance and secure
footing.
!
Warning!
When you pull the starter grip, do not
wrap the starter rope around your hand.
Do not let the grip snap back, but guide
the starter rope to rewind it properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may
result in injury to your hand or fingers
and may damage the starter
mechanism.
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The assistance of another person may
be needed in placing the unit on your
back after starting. In order to reduce the
risk of injury to the assistant from thrown
objects, chemical spray/dust or from
contact with hot exhaust fumes, the
engine should be kept at idle speed
during this brief period, and your
assistant should not stand in the area of
the outlet nozzle or exhaust. Otherwise,
the unit should be started and operated
without assistance.
During Operation
Holding and controlling the power
tool
The mistblower is designed for single-
handed operation with the right hand on
the control handle. It should be carried
as a backpack with the straps of the
harness over both shoulders.
!
Warning!
To reduce the risk of loss of control,
never carry the unit with the strap(s)
over one shoulder.
Wrap your fingers tightly around the
handle, keeping the control handle
cradled between your thumb and
forefinger. Keep your hand in this
position to have your machine under
control at all times.
SR 340, SR 420