Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl SG 20 Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because the backpack
sprayer is a tool for
spraying chemicals,
special safety precautions
must be observed to
reduce the risk of
personal injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand and
observe the following
general safety
precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manual and the safety
precautions periodically. In addition,
read and follow the chemical
manufacturer's instructions for the
chemical products being applied. Since
such products may vary greatly in
handling/application requirements and
risks, the product label is normally your
best guide for safe and effective use.
!
Warning!
Read the label each time before mixing
or using the chemical and before storing
or disposing of it. Do not trust your
memory. Careless or improper use may
cause serious or fatal injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your backpack sprayer.
Observe all applicable federal, state and
local safety regulations, standards and
ordinances.
SG 20
All operating and servicing personnel
should be trained and familiarized with
the proper handling procedures for the
chemical products being used, as well
as with first aid/emergency care, and
liquid chemical disposal regulations.
!
Warning!
Do not lend or rent your backpack
sprayer without the instruction manual.
Be sure that anyone using it
understands the information contained
in this manual.
!
Warning!
The chemicals sprayed with your
backpack sprayer may contain toxic
and/or caustic substances. Such
chemicals can be dangerous and cause
serious or fatal injury to persons and
animals and/or severe damage to plants
and the environment.
Avoid direct contact with chemicals.
Follow the chemical manufacturer's
instructions with respect to any contact
with its product.
English / USA
Use your backpack sprayer for spraying
chemicals and other liquids to control
pests and weeds in fruit, flower and
vegetable gardens, on trees and bushes
and on other plants, such as coffee,
tobacco and cotton. It is also useful in
the maintenance of young trees,
controlling the bark beetle and other
plant diseases.
!
Warning!
Do not use it for other purposes, since
misuse may result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to
the sprayer itself.
!
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use
this backpack sprayer. Bystanders,
especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where it is in
use. Make sure that unauthorized
persons do not use it.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
backpack sprayers. Different models
may have different parts and controls.
See the appropriate section of your
instruction manual for a description of
the controls and the function of the parts
of your model.
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