Clothing And Equipment; Working Area And Surroundings - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

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only work with the equipment under the supervision of
or after receiving instruction from a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the blower.
– The user is an adult, or is being trained in an
occupation under supervision according to national
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other expert before operating the
blower for the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
￭ The blower's ignition system produces an electromagnetic
field. This field may interfere with some pacemakers. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to the user.
► If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the pacemaker
is not affected.
4.4

Clothing and equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair may be pulled into the blower while working.
This may result in serious injury to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders so that it cannot be pulled into the
blower.
￭ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses tested to standard EN 166 or
national standards and bearing the
corresponding mark are available to buy.
► Wear long trousers.
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￭ Noise is generated during operation. Noise can damage
your hearing.
► Wear ear protection.
￭ 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 or scrub and may
become caught in the blower. Users not wearing suitable
clothing are at risk of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.
4.5

Working Area and Surroundings

WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the blower and objects being thrown into the air
and cannot assess them. This may result in serious injury
to bystanders, children and animals and damage to
property.
► Do not allow bystanders, children
15m (50ft)
or animals within 15 meters of the
work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.
► Do not leave the blower unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot play with the blower.
4 Safety Precautions
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