Stihl SGA 85 Instruction Manual page 15

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ A worn or damaged hose can leak. To reduce the risk of
injury or property damage from chemical leakage:
– Before starting work, ensure that the hose is in good
condition and not frayed, cracked, deformed or
damaged in any way.
– Avoid catching the hose on brush, undergrowth or
other objects while working.
5.7.5 Operating Instructions
WARNING
￭ In the event of an emergency:
– Switch off the motor immediately and remove the
battery.
￭ To reduce the risk of fire/explosion resulting in serious or
fatal injury or property damage:
– Never spray flammable or combustible
liquids.
– Never spray caustic or corrosive
materials.
– Never draw fluids into the pump that
contain solvents or undiluted acids (e.g.,
gasoline, heating oil, paint thinner or
acetone).
– Never direct the spray jet toward
– Do not direct the spray jet
– Do not direct the spray jet into places you cannot
see.
– Switch off the sprayer, remove the battery, relieve
system pressure and lock the trigger switch before
changing or adjusting any spray nozzle or
accessory.
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yourself or other persons. Keep
bystanders away when
spraying.
toward animals.
￭ The sprayer is not food-safe.
– Do not spray liquefied food products or beverages.
￭ Particles can be drawn into the pump if the strainer or filter
are not properly fitted. The sprayer and spraying
attachment can be blocked or damaged.
– Always fit the strainer and filter securely before
sealing the container.
￭ To reduce the risk of leakage:
– Place the sprayer on a level surface when filling the
container.
– Do not overfill the container.
– 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. the
chemicals being sucked into the water supply.
￭ Use of unsuitable chemicals can cause personal injury
and damage the sprayer and/or the objects being sprayed.
– Always follow the chemical manufacturer's handling,
dilution and application instructions.
￭ To reduce the risk of spilling the contents of the container:
– Stand upright while working and avoid bending at the
waist.
￭ Running the sprayer without fluid in the container will
cause the pump to overheat, which may result in
permanent damage and leakage:
– Do not operate the sprayer without liquid in the
container.
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of short circuit, fire and electrocution:
– Never direct the spray jet toward the sprayer itself or
any of its components.
– Never direct the spray at electrical appliances and
equipment, sockets or power cords.
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