Stihl SR 440 Instruction Manual page 37

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.
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!
SR 440
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.
Close the valve lever before filling.
–
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.
Application
Work only in the open or in very well
–
ventilated locations, e.g. open
greenhouses.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while
–
working with plant control
chemicals.
Never blow through nozzles or other
–
components by mouth.
Avoid contact with plant control
–
chemicals – immediately change
clothing contaminated with plant
control chemical.
Do not spray in windy conditions.
–
Unfavorable weather conditions may
result in an incorrect concentration of the
plant protection product. Overdosing
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