Stihl SR 430 Instruction Manual page 5

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
2.5.3 Use
– 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 protection chemicals
– Never blow through nozzles or other compo‐
nents 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 may damage plants and the
environment. Under-dosing may result in unsuc‐
cessful plant treatment.
In order to reduce the risk of damage to the envi‐
ronment and plants, do not operate the sprayer:
– in windy conditions
– at temperatures above 25°C in the shade
– in direct sunlight
In order to reduce the risk of accidents and dam‐
age to the power tool, never operate the power
tool with:
– flammable liquids
– viscous or sticky liquids
– caustic or corrosive chemicals
– liquids hotter than 50 °C
2.5.4 Bearing
– During work breaks, do not leave the power
tool in the hot sun or near any heat source
– Do not store spray solution in the container for
longer than one day
– Store and transport plant protection products
only in approved containers
– Never store the plant protection products in
containers intended for foods, drinks or animal
feed
– Do not store plant protection products with
foods, drinks or animal feed
– Keep plant protection products out of the
reach of children and animals
– Store the power tool empty and clean
– Store plant protection products and power tool
in a place secured against unauthorized use
– Store plant protection products and power tool
in a dry place protected from frost
2.5.5 Disposal
Never dispose of residual plant protection prod‐
ucts or contaminated rinsing solutions in water‐
ways, drains, sewers, street gutters or manholes.
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– Dispose of residual chemicals and used con‐
tainers in accordance with local waste dis‐
posal regulations
2.6 Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine.
Transporting in a vehicle:
– Secure the machine against overturning, dam‐
age and fuel spillage
– The container must be empty and clean
2.7 Refueling
Gasoline is an extremely flammable
fuel. Keep clear of naked flames. Do
not spill any fuel – do not smoke.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and
cause a fire.
Always remove the power tool from your back
and put it on the ground before refueling. Fuel
the unit only when it is standing securely on the
ground.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any pressure
build-up in the tank to release slowly and avoid
fuel spillage.
Only refuel the machine in a well ventilated
place. If fuel has been spilled, immediately clean
the machine – do not allow your clothes to be
splashed with fuel. If that happens, change your
clothes at once.
Check for fuel leakage! Never start
the engine if fuel has been spilled or
is leaking – Fatal burns may result!
Fuel cap
After fueling, tighten down the screw-
type fuel cap as securely as possible.
This helps reduce the risk of unit vibrations caus‐
ing an incorrectly tightened fuel cap to loosen or
come off and spill quantities of fuel.
2.8 Before starting
Check that your power tool is properly assem‐
bled and in good condition, especially if it has
been subjected to unusually high loads for which
it was not designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall).
– Check the fuel system for leaks, especially the
visible parts, e. g., fuel cap, hose connections,
manual fuel pump (only in machines with a
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