Stihl SG 20 Instruction Manual page 9

English / USA
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Warning!
Adjust carrying harness to suit your size
before starting work.
In order to keep the container upright
and reduce the risk of spillage, do not
bend at the waist. Bend only at the
knees and support yourself as required
to ensure proper balance.
Remember that a sprayer filled with
liquid has a significant amount of weight.
Use caution when bending, leaning or
walking.
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Warning
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control, never work on a ladder, in a tree
or any other insecure support.
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Working conditions
Operate your backpack sprayer only in a
well ventilated area. Operate it under
good visibility and daylight conditions
only. Work carefully.
!
Warning!
Inhalation of certain chemicals can
cause susceptible persons to have an
allergic or asthmatic reaction.
Substantial or repeated inhalation of
certain chemicals may cause respiratory
disease, cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Control the chemical
spray at the source where possible. Use
good work practices, such as operating
the unit so that the wind or operating
process does not blow the spray back on
the operator. Follow the
recommendations of EPA/OSHA/
NIOSH and occupational and trade
associations with respect to proper
usage. When the inhalation of the
chemical being sprayed cannot be
avoided, the operator and any
bystanders may need to wear a
respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA
for the type of chemical encountered.
Consult the label of the chemical product
being used.
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Warning!
If you are unfamiliar with the risks
associated 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, governmental
agencies such as the EPA, OSHA and
NIOSH 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.
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