Stihl SG 31 Instruction Manual page 7

Disposal
Dispose of plant protection chemicals in
accordance with environmental
requirements – follow instructions of
chemical manufacturer.
Never dispose of residual plant
protection products or contaminated
rinsing solutions in waterways, drains,
sewers, street gutters or manholes.
Dispose of residual chemicals and
–
used containers in accordance with
local waste disposal regulations.
Holding and Controlling the Unit
Put the strap over your left shoulder so
that the unit hangs at your side. To
ensure the unit can be quickly thrown off
in an emergency, do not wear the strap
across your chest.
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Hold the sprayer with your right hand on
the spray gun and your left hand on the
pump handle.
Walk slowly forwards as you work –
observe the nozzle outlet at all times –
do not walk backwards – risk of
stumbling.
To reduce the risk of spillage and injury,
hold the sprayer upright.
During Operation
Never spray in the direction of
bystanders – risk of injury.
Take special care in slippery conditions
– damp, 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.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger
others.
Never work on a ladder or any other
insecure support.
When working in open ground and
gardens take special care to avoid
harming small animals.
To reduce the risk of electrocution,
never work in the vicinity of live wires or
power cables.
Always clean the sprayer before
changing to a different plant protection
product.
After Finishing Work
Check all parts of the unit for leaks.
After finishing work, thoroughly clean the
unit 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.
Maintenance and Repairs
Do not attempt any maintenance or
repair work not described in the
instruction manual. Have all other work
performed by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend
training courses and are supplied with
the necessary technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts
in order to avoid the risk of accidents
and damage to the unit. If you have any
questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match your
model and meet your performance
requirements.
Always clean and empty the tank and
release pressure in the sprayer before
carrying our any maintenance or repair
work.
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