Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings; Safe Condition - Stihl BGA 200 Instruction Manual

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restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the blower.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– 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 a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4

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.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
blower. Not wearing suitable clothing may result in serious
injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

WARNING
￭ Innocent bystanders, children and animals are not aware
of the dangers of the blower or flying debris. 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.
￭ Electrical components of the blower can produce sparks.
Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.6

Safe Condition

The blower is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Blower is undamaged.
4 Safety Precautions
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