Stihl BG 50 Instruction Manual page 4

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Have the machine serviced by a dealer before
using it
– Throttle trigger must move freely and spring
back by itself to the idle position
– Stop switch must move easily to 0
– Check that the spark plug boot is secure – a
loose boot may cause sparking that could
ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire!
– Check condition of blower wheel and blower
housing – see chapter on "Using the Blower"
– A worn fan housing (cracks, nicks, chips) may
result in an increased risk of injury from thrown
foreign objects
– If either the blower wheel or blower housing is
damaged, consult your dealer – STIHL recom‐
mends you contact a STIHL servicing dealer
– Never attempt to modify the controls or safety
devices
To reduce the risk of accidents and personal
injury, do not operate your power tool if it is not
properly assembled and in good condition
2.8 Starting the engine
Start the engine at least 3 meters from the fuel‐
ing spot, outdoors only.
Your power tool is designed to be operated by
one person only. Do not allow other persons in
the work area – even when starting.
Do not drop-start the power tool – start the
engine as described in the user manual.
Place the machine on level ground only, ensure
that you have a secure footing and hold the
machine securely.
As soon as the engine starts, the increasing air
flow may eject objects (e.g. stones).
2.9 While working
Do not direct the air blast towards
bystanders or animals – the machine
may eject small objects at high speed
– risk of injury!.
In the event of impending danger or in an emer‐
gency, switch off the engine immediately – move
the stop switch to 0 .
To reduce the risk of injury from
thrown objects, do not allow any other
persons within 5 meters of your own
position.
Never leave a running machine unattended.
Take special care in slippery and wet conditions,
in snow, on ice, on slopes or uneven ground –
Risk of slipping!
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots and ditches which could cause you to trip
or stumble.
Do not work on a ladder or in unstable locations.
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.
When blow-sweeping (in open terrain and in gar‐
dens), look out for small animals to prevent
endangering them.
After work, place the machine on a level, non-
flammable surface. Do not place the machine
near easily flammable materials (e.g. wood
chips, bark, dry grass, fuel) – risk of fire!
Your power tool produces toxic
exhaust fumes as soon as the engine
is running. These gases may be odor‐
less and invisible and may contain
unburned hydrocarbons and ben‐
zene. Never run the engine indoors or
in poorly ventilated locations, even if
your model is equipped with a cata‐
lytic converter.
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!
The dust, which is swirled up during operation,
may be harmful to health. Wear a dust mask in
case of dust formation.
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 the machine was exposed to a load for which it
was not designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition before
continuing work – see also "Before Starting".
Check in particular that the fuel system has no
leaks and the safety equipment is fully operative.
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