Stihl SR 450 Instruction Manual page 6

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Avoid any clothing,
scarves, neckties, jew -
elery or anything that
could get into the air
intake. Tie up and confine
long hair (e.g. with a hair
net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear impermeable safety
boots with a non-slip sole
which are resistant to
plant control chemicals.
Do not wear sandals or go barefoot.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear snug-fitting
safety glasses in accord -
ance with European
Standard EN 166. Make
sure the safety glasses
are a good fit.
Wear a suitable respirator.
Wear hearing protection, e.g. earplugs
or ear muffs.
Inhaling 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
directions for use 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 of Chemicals
Read the instructions supplied with the
plant control chemical prior to use.
Follow the instructions with respect to
mixing, using, personal protection
equipment, storage and disposal.
Observe legal requirements for handling
plant control chemicals.
Plant control chemicals may contain
substances that are harmful to humans,
animals, plants and the environment –
risk or poisoning and risk of serious or
fatal injuries!
Plant control chemicals may be used
only by persons trained in their handling
and the appropriate first-aid measures.
Keep instructions 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 in 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 Solution Container
Fill the container with plant
–
protection products outdoors only or
in well-ventilated locations.
Stand the sprayer on a level surface
–
– do not fill the solution container
above the maximum mark.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
–
fill the unit while wearing it on your
back.
Only fill up with sufficient solution for
–
the job in 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