Stihl SGA 85 Instruction Manual page 9

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
► Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
■ To reduce the risk of injury from loss of con‐
trol:
► Stand upright while working and avoid
bending at the waist.
5.7.4 Working Conditions
WARNING
■ Operate your sprayer only under good visibility
during favorable daylight conditions.
► Postpone the work if the weather is windy,
foggy, rainy or inclement.
■ Your sprayer is a one-person machine.
► Do not allow other persons in the general
work area.
► Bystanders, especially children, and ani‐
mals should not be allowed in the area
where it is in use.
► Switch off the sprayer immediately if you
are approached.
■ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and
unauthorized users:
► Never leave the sprayer unattended when
the battery is inserted.
► Switch off the sprayer and remove the bat‐
tery during work breaks and any other time
the sprayer is not in use.
■ Sparks generated from the operation of the
sprayer may be capable of igniting combusti‐
ble gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other com‐
bustible materials and substances. To reduce
the risk of fire and explosion:
► Never spray combustible liquids or operate
the sprayer where combustible, vapors,
dusts or other combustible materials and
substances are present.
► Read and follow recommendations issued
by government authorities (e.g., CCOHS)
for identifying and avoiding the hazards of
combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or
other combustible materials and substan‐
ces.
■ Inhalation of certain chemicals may cause res‐
piratory disease, cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
► Control chemical spray at the source where
possible.
► Use good work practices. Operate the unit
so that any wind or operating process does
not blow the spray back on the operator.
► Follow the recommendations of ECCC,
CCOHS and PHC and occupational and
trade associations with respect to proper
usage.
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► The operator and any bystanders may need
to wear a respirator approved by PHAC/
MSHA for the type of chemical encoun‐
tered. Consult the label of the chemical
product being used.
► If you are unfamiliar with the risks associ‐
ated with the particular chemical at issue,
review the product label and/or material
safety data sheet for that substance and/or
consult the material manufacturer/supplier.
You may also consult your employer, gov‐
ernmental agencies such as the ECCC,
CCOHS and PHAC and other sources on
hazardous materials. The state of California
and some other authorities, for instance,
have published lists of substances known to
cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc.
■ 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, under‐
growth 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 combusti‐
ble 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 thin‐
ner or acetone).
► Never direct the spray jet
► 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.
■ The sprayer is not food-safe.
► Do not spray liquefied food products or bev‐
erages.
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toward yourself or other per‐
sons. Keep bystanders away
when spraying.
toward animals.
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