Stihl SG 31 Instruction Manual page 5

Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment when using, filling and
cleaning the sprayer. Follow the
chemical manufacturer's instructions
with respect to protective equipment.
Clothing must be snug-fitting but allow
complete freedom of movement.
Immediately change work clothes
contaminated with plant control
chemicals.
For some chemicals it is
necessary to wear imper-
meable coveralls.
If you are spraying overhead, wear
impermeable head covering.
Wear impermeable safety
boots with a non-slip sole
which are resistant to
plant control chemicals.
Do not wear sandals or go barefoot.
Wear impermeable
gloves resistant to plant
control chemicals.
SG 31
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.
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.
Transport
Transporting in a vehicle:
Properly secure the sprayer to
–
prevent turnover and damage.
The tank must be de-pressurized,
–
empty and clean.
Cleaning
Clean plastic surfaces with a cloth. Do
not use aggressive detergents. They
may damage the plastic.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the unit. The solid jet of water may
damage parts of the unit.
Accessories
Only use parts and accessories that are
explicitly approved for this tool by STIHL
or are technically identical. If you have
any questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer. Use only high quality
parts and accessories in order to avoid
the risk of accidents and damage to the
tool.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match your
model and meet your performance
requirements.
Never attempt to modify your tool in any
way since this may increase the risk of
personal injury. STIHL excludes all
liability for personal injury and damage
to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
Handling Chemicals
Read the instructions supplied with the
plant protection chemical prior to use.
Follow the instructions with respect to
mixing, using, personal protection
equipment, storage and disposal.
Observe legal requirements for handling
plant protection chemicals.
Plant protection chemicals may contain
substances that are harmful to humans,
animals, plants and the environment –
risk of poisoning and risk of serious or
fatal injuries!
Avoid contact with plant protection
chemicals.
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