Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl BGA 45 Instruction Manual

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or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a
responsible person.
– The user must be legally recognized as
an adult.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other
experienced user before working with
the blower for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.5

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair can be sucked into the blower during operation.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot
be sucked into the blower.
￭ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
glasses that have been tested and labeled
in accordance with EN 166 or national
standards are available from retailers.
► Wear long trousers.
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￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
blower. Not wearing personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: The dust
generated may cause the blower to be electrostatically
charged. If the blower is touched, there may be a static
electricity discharge which can produce a mild electric
shock. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
4.6

Work Area and Surroundings

4.6.1 Blower
WARNING
￭ Innocent bystanders, children and animals are not aware
of the dangers of the blower or flying debris. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
5m (16 ft)
within 5 meters of the work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from objects.
► Do not leave the blower unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the blower.
￭ The blower is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the blower.
4 Safety Precautions
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