Operator; Personal Protective Equipment - Stihl SGA 85 Instruction Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.3

Operator

WARNING
￭ Working with the sprayer can be strenuous. The operator
must be in good physical condition and mental health. To
reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of
control:
– Check with your doctor before using the sprayer if
you have any health condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work.
– Do not operate the sprayer while under the influence
of any substance (drug, alcohol or medication, etc.)
that might impair vision, balance, dexterity or
judgment.
– Be alert. Do not operate the sprayer when you are
tired. Take a break if you become tired.
– Do not permit minors to use the sprayer.
– Bystanders, especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where the sprayer is in
use.
￭ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric
motor of this sprayer should not interfere with a
pacemaker.
– However, persons with a pacemaker or other
implanted medical device should consult their
physician and device manufacturer before operating
this sprayer.
5.4

Personal Protective Equipment

WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury when working with
chemical agents:
– Always wear proper protective apparel and
equipment when filling, using and cleaning the
backpack sprayer.
– Always follow the chemical manufacturer's warnings
and instructions with respect to proper eye, skin,
nose, mouth and respiratory protection.
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￭ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
– Always wear goggles that are rated to
CSA Z94 to protect against
droplet/splash hazards. Safety glasses
do not provide full protection.
￭ To reduce the risk of contact with any chemical agents
while filling, using or cleaning the sprayer, the operator
and bystanders may need a properly fitted respirator
approved by PHAC/MSHA for the chemical being used,
protective coveralls or other protective equipment. Read
and follow all warnings and instructions on the chemical
product label.
– Wear a properly fitted respirator as
recommended on the product label for
the chemical being used. Breathing toxic
chemicals can cause serious or fatal
injury.
– Wear protective coveralls as
recommended on the product label for
the chemical being used. If you are
spraying overhead, or if the spray may
reach head height, wear a protective
head covering.
– Do not wear shorts, sandals, or go
barefoot.
– Always wear rubber, chemical-resistant
gloves.
– Observe all other recommendations for protective
apparel found in the chemical manufacturer's
product information.
– Change your clothing immediately if it becomes
contaminated with chemicals.
￭ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure
footing and reduce the risk of injury:
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