Stihl SR 200 Instruction Manual page 5

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
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 sprayer
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.
– 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 extremely flammable –
keep it away from naked flames – do
not spill any fuel – no smoking.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
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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 machine only when it is standing 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 you spill fuel, wipe the machine immedi‐
ately – if fuel gets on your clothing, change
immediately.
Check for fuel leakage! Never start
the engine if fuel has been spilled or
is leaking – Fatal burns may result!
Fuel cap
Never use a tool to open or close the screw-type
fuel cap. This could damage the cap and cause
fuel to leak out.
After fueling, tighten down the screw-
type fuel cap as securely as possible.
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
manual fuel pump). In case of leakage and
damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire!
Have the machine serviced by a dealer before
using it
– The setting lever must move easily to STOP or
0
– Throttle trigger must move freely and spring
back by itself to the idle position
– The blower tubes must be properly assembled
– Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil
and dirt – this is important for safe control of
the machine
– Check that the spark plug boot is secure – a
loose boot may cause sparking that could
ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire!
– Check the fuel system for leaks
– Check the condition and tightness of con‐
tainer, hose and metering unit
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