Safety Precautions; Warning Symbols; Intended Use; Requirements Concerning The User - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions

Shutter is in winter mode in this position.
Shutter is in summer mode in this position.
Do not dispose of the product with domestic waste.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1

Warning Symbols

Meanings of warning symbols on the blower:
Observe safety notices and take the necessary
precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User Manual.
Wear goggles and hearing protection.
Observe the safety advice concerning flying
objects and associated measures.
Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
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Tie back long hair and confine it so that it cannot
be pulled into the blower.
Maintain a safety distance.
15m (50ft)
4.2

Intended Use

The blower STIHL BR 500, BR 550 and BR 600 is designed
for blowing leaves, grass, paper and similar materials.
WARNING
￭ Using the blower for purposes for which it is not designed
may result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to
property.
► Always use the blower as described in this Instruction
Manual.
4.3

Requirements concerning the user

WARNING
￭ Users who have had no instruction cannot recognize or
assess the risks involved in using the blower. The user or
other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
► If you pass the blower on to another person: Always
give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the blower. If
the user is able to operate the equipment but has
physical, sensory or mental restrictions, the user may
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