Stihl SR 340 Instruction Manual page 12

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Warning!
Adjust carrying harness to suit your size
before starting work.
In an emergency, you may slip out of the
harness and throw off the machine
quickly. Try slipping out of the harness a
number of times before using the
machine in order to become
accustomed to it. Do not throw off the
machine while practicing as it could
damage the machine.
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Warning!
In order to keep the container upright
and reduce the risk of spillage, do not
bend at the waist. Bend only at the
knees and support yourself as required
to ensure proper balance.
Remember that a mistblower filled with
liquid has a significant amount of weight.
Use caution when bending, leaning or
walking.
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Warning!
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Special care
must be taken in slippery conditions (wet
ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown
terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such
as tree stumps, roots and ditches to
avoid stumbling. For better footing, clear
away fallen branches, scrub and
cuttings. Be extremely cautious when
working on slopes or uneven ground.
SR 340, SR 420
To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss
of control, do not walk backward while
operating the machine.
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Warning
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control, never work on a ladder, in a tree
or on any other insecure support.
Working conditions
Operate and start your power tool only
outdoors in a well ventilated area.
Operate it under good visibility and
daylight conditions only. Work carefully.
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Warning!
As soon as the engine is
running, this product
generates toxic exhaust
fumes containing
chemicals, such as
unburned hydrocarbons
(including benzene) and carbon
monoxide, that are known to cause
respiratory problems, cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Some of the gases (e.g. carbon
monoxide) may be colorless and
odorless. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury/illness from inhaling toxic
fumes, never run the machine indoors or
in poorly ventilated locations.
English / USA
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Warning!
Inhalation of chemicals can cause
susceptible persons to have an allergic
or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or
repeated inhalation of certain chemicals
may cause respiratory disease, cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Control the chemical spray/dust at the
source where possible. Use good work
practices, such as operating the unit so
that the wind or operating process does
not blow the chemical spray/dust back
on the operator. Follow the
recommendations of EPA/OSHA/
NIOSH and occupational and trade
associations with respect to proper
usage. When the inhalation of the
chemical spray/dust being applied
cannot be avoided, the operator and any
bystanders may need to wear a
respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA
for the type of chemical encountered.
Consult the label of the chemical product
being used.
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