Stihl SG 31 Instruction Manual page 5

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
– Store the unit in a dry place protected from
frost.
2.7.4 Disposal
Dispose of plant protection chemicals in accord‐
ance with environmental requirements – follow
instructions of chemical manufacturer.
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.
2.8 Holding and Guiding the Tool
Put the strap over your left shoulder so that the
unit hangs at your side. To ensure the unit can
be quickly thrown off in an emergency, do not
wear the strap across your chest.
Hold the sprayer with your right hand on the
spray gun and your left hand on the pump han‐
dle.
Walk slowly forward as you work – observe the
spray lance at all times – do not walk backward –
risk of stumbling.
Keep the device upright to prevent spillage from
the solution container and resulting risk of injury!
2.9 During Operation
Never spray in the direction of bystanders – risk
of injury.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp,
snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Be careful of refuse,
tree stumps, roots and ditches which could
cause you to trip or stumble.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a break in
good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion.
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Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Stay alert so as
not to endanger others.
Never work on a ladder or any other insecure
support.
When working in open ground and gardens take
special care to avoid harming small animals.
To reduce the risk of electrocution, never work in
the vicinity of live wires or power cables.
Always clean the sprayer before changing to a
different plant protection product.
2.10 After Finishing Work
Check all parts of the unit for leaks.
After finishing work, thoroughly clean the unit
and wash your hands, face and, if necessary,
your clothes.
Keep other persons and animals away from the
areas that have been sprayed and do not walk
on them until the plant protection chemical has
dried.
2.11 Maintenance and Repairs
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in the instruction manual. Have all
other work performed by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts in order
to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
unit. If you have any questions in this respect,
consult a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
replacement parts. They are specifically
designed to match your model and meet your
performance requirements.
Always clean and empty the tank and release
pressure in the sprayer before carrying our any
maintenance or repair work.
When cleaning the tank, tube and hose system,
make sure that other persons are not endan‐
gered by escaping liquid – risk of injury.
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