Stihl SR 440 Instruction Manual page 32

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– the assistant is not standing in the area of the
outlet nozzle
– the assistant leaves the work area immedi‐
ately after you have put the power tool on your
back
2.10 Holding and guiding the
machine
Carry the power tool on your back with both har‐
ness straps – do not hang it over one shoulder.
Hold and control the blower tube with your right
hand on the control handle – even if you are left-
handed.
Work only slowly, moving in a forwards direction
– always observe the discharge area of the
blower tube – do not move backwards – risk of
tripping!
Keep the power tool and container upright. To
avoid the risk of chemical leaking from the con‐
tainer and causing injury,do not bend forwards.
2.11 While working
Do not direct the blower tube at bystanders since
the air flow can blow small objects at great
speed.
In the event of impending danger or in an emer‐
gency, switch off the engine immediately by mov‐
ing the setting lever to STOP or 0.
Never leave a running machine unattended.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp‐
ness, snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground.
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Watch out for obstacles: Be careful of refuse,
tree stumps, roots and ditches which could
cause you to trip or stumble
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
Do not work on a ladder or in unstable locations.
When working in open ground and gardens take
special care to avoid harming small animals.
To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate
this power tool in the vicinity of live wires or
power cables.
Always clean the spray container and hose sys‐
tem before changing to a different plant protec‐
tion product.
As soon as the engine is running, the
power machine generates toxic
exhaust gas.As soon as the engine is
running, the power machine gener‐
ates toxic exhaust gas. These gases
may be odorless and invisible and
may contain unburned hydrocarbons
and benzene. Never work with the
machine in closed or poorly ventilated
rooms.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from
breathing toxic fumes, ensure proper ventilation
when working in trenches, hollows or other con‐
fined locations.
Stop work immediately if you start suffering from
nausea, headaches, impaired vision (e.g. your
field of vision gets smaller), impaired hearing,
dizziness, or impaired concentration – these
symptoms may possibly be the result of too-high
exhaust gas concentration – Risk of accidents!
Operate your power tool so that it produces a
minimum of noise and emissions – do not run the
engine unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only
when working.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while
operating or standing near your power tool. Com‐
bustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel sys‐
tem.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
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