Using The Sprayer - Stihl SGA 85 Instruction Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Always remove the battery before
assembling, transporting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the sprayer, and any other time it
is not in use.
– Never leave the sprayer unattended
when the battery is inserted.
￭ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit your
STIHL sprayer, their use may be extremely dangerous.
Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly
approved by STIHL for use with this specific model are
recommended.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify this sprayer in any way.
– Never attempt to modify or override the sprayer's
controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a sprayer that has been modified or
altered from its original design.
￭ If the sprayer is dropped or subjected to similar heavy
impacts:
– Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and
functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices are
working properly.
– Check the container, cap and hoses for leaks.
– Check the LEDs for error messages, @ 11.
– Check that the battery has not been damaged.
Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning
sprayer. In case of doubt, have the sprayer checked
by your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
￭ If the sprayer or battery is damaged, not working properly,
has been left outdoors, exposed to rain or dropped into
water or other liquid, its components may no longer
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function properly and safety devices may be inoperative.
To reduce the risk of personal injury and property
damage:
– Take the sprayer and battery to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further
operation.
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your sprayer and meet safety and
performance requirements. Use of parts that are not
authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or
fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used.
5.7

Using the Sprayer

5.7.1 Filling the Container
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from leakage of the spray
solution:
– Before using the sprayer with chemicals, fill the
container with fresh water; pressurize the sprayer
and practice spraying; check for leaks; when
thoroughly familiar with the sprayer operation, drain
the water and follow normal operating procedures.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury or property damage from
chemical exposure:
– Fill the container in a well-ventilated area, outdoors
and follow all handling instructions provided on the
chemical product label.
– Prevent spillage by placing the sprayer on a level
surface before filling. Make sure it is secure and will
not topple over.
– Do not overfill the container with chemical solution.
– If you fill the container with a hose attached to a
central water supply, keep the hose out of the
solution to reduce the risk of backflow, i.e., to reduce
the risk that chemicals could be sucked into the
water supply in case of a sudden vacuum.
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