Stihl SGA 85 Instruction Manual page 6

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5.5 Handling Chemicals
WARNING
■ Chemicals can be harmful to individuals, ani‐
mals and the environment if improperly used.
In addition, chemicals that are caustic, corro‐
sive or poisonous should not be used in your
sprayer. Carefully read the labels on chemical
containers prior to use.
■ Chemicals are classified into categories of tox‐
icity. Pesticides regulated by the EPA, for
instance, use signal words to indicate the pro‐
duct's potential to make you sick. "Caution"
appears on pesticides found to be least harm‐
ful to humans. "Warning" indicates a product
that is more poisonous than those in the "Cau‐
tion" group. Pesticides with the signal word
"Danger" on the label are very poisonous or
irritating and should be handled with extreme
care. Finally, pesticides labeled "Danger - Poi‐
son" are for restricted use only and generally
must be used under the supervision of a certi‐
fied applicator.
■ Similarly, the EPA rates herbicides with the
signal words "Caution," "Warning" and "Dan‐
ger." Each category will have unique handling
characteristics. Familiarize yourself with the
characteristics for the category you are using.
■ Mix only compatible pesticides and/or herbi‐
cides. The wrong mixture can produce toxic
fumes. When handling chemicals and when
spraying, make sure you are operating in
accordance with local, state, and federal envi‐
ronmental protection rules and guidelines. Do
not spray in windy conditions. To help protect
the environment, use only the recommended
dosage – do not overuse.
■ Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling
chemicals or while you are spraying. Never
blow through nozzles, valves, hoses or any
other component by mouth. Always handle
chemicals in a well ventilated area while wear‐
ing appropriate protective clothing and safety
equipment. Do not store or transport chemi‐
cals with food or medicines, and never reuse a
chemical container for any other purpose. Do
not spray materials into other containers,
especially food and/or drink containers.
■ In case of accidental contact or ingestion of
chemicals, or in case of contamination of
clothing, stop work and immediately consult
the chemical manufacturer's instructions. If in
doubt as to what to do, consult a poison con‐
trol center or doctor without delay. Have the
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
product's label available to read to or show the
person you consult.
■ Clean all chemical spills immediately. Dispose
of any residue in accordance with state or fed‐
eral laws and regulations.
■ Keep chemicals out of the reach of children
and other unauthorized persons and away
from animals. When not in use, store chemi‐
cals in a safe place. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations for proper storage.
5.6 Sprayer
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
► Do not immerse the sprayer in water or
other fluids.
► Store the sprayer indoors.
■ This battery-powered sprayer is intended only
for spraying chemicals and other liquid solu‐
tions. Use for other purposes may increase
the risk of personal injury and property dam‐
age.
► Read and follow the operating instructions
in this manual for approved applications,
16.
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the
operator and bystanders:
► 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 sup‐
plied by STIHL or expressly approved by
STIHL for use with this specific model are rec‐
ommended.
► 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 simi‐
lar heavy impacts:
► Check that it is undamaged, in good condi‐
tion and functioning properly before con‐
tinuing work.
► Check that the controls and safety devices
are working properly.
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