Working - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

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￭ The blower becomes hot during operation. The fuel
expands and excess pressure can build up in the tank.
Fuel can escape as a spray when the fuel tank cap is
opened. The escaping fuel can ignite. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
► Allow the blower to cool down first and then open the
tank cap carefully.
￭ Clothing that has been in contact with fuel or gasoline is
more easily flammable. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► If your clothing comes into contact with fuel or gasoline:
Change your clothing.
￭ Fuel mix, gasoline and two-stroke engine oil can harm the
environment.
► Do not spill fuel, gasoline or two-stroke engine oil.
► Dispose of fuel mix, gasoline and two-stroke engine oil
in accordance with local regulations and environmental
requirements.
￭ Fuel, gasoline or two-stroke engine oil can cause irritation
if they come into direct contact with the skin or eyes.
► Avoid contact with fuel, gasoline and two-stroke engine
oil.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas of skin with
plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
￭ The blower's ignition system produces sparks.
Unconfined sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an
easily combustible or explosive environment. Persons
may be seriously or fatally injured and property may be
damaged.
► Use the spark plugs described in this instruction
manual.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
► Connect the spark plug boot and press it down firmly.
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￭ The blower can be damaged if it is run on a fuel mixture
consisting of unsuitable gasoline or an unsuitable two-
stroke engine oil or if an incorrect mix ratio of gasoline and
two-stroke engine oil is used.
► Mix the fuel as described in this instruction manual.
￭ The mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil can
separate if it is stored for a long period. The blower can be
damaged if it is used with a fuel mix that has separated.
► Before refueling the blower: Thoroughly mix the fuel.
► Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil that
is not older than 30 days (STIHL MotoMix: 2 years).
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Working

WARNING
￭ If the engine is not started properly, the user may lose
control of the blower. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Start the engine as described in this instruction manual.
￭ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on their work. This may result in the user
stumbling, falling and suffering serious injury.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work with the
blower.
► Do not use the blower on your own.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your balance. If
you have to work at a height: Use a mobile elevating
work platform or secure scaffolding.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If you start
feeling fatigue: Take a break.
► Blow in direction of the wind.
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