Stihl SR 200 Instruction Manual page 11

The assistance of another person may
be needed in placing the unit on your
back after starting. In order to reduce the
risk of injury to the assistant from thrown
objects, chemical spray/dust or from
contact with hot exhaust fumes, the
engine should be kept at idle speed
during this brief period, and your
assistant should not stand in the area of
the outlet nozzle or exhaust. Otherwise,
the unit should be started and operated
without assistance.
WARNING
When you pull the starter grip, do not
wrap the starter rope around your hand.
Do not let the grip snap back, but guide
the starter rope to rewind it properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may
result in injury to your hand or fingers
and may damage the starter
mechanism.
During Operation
Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
The mistblower is designed for single-
handed operation with the right hand on
the control handle. It should be carried
as a backpack with the straps of the
harness over both shoulders.
SR 200
WARNING
To reduce the risk of loss of control,
never carry the unit with the strap(s)
over one shoulder.
Wrap your fingers tightly around the
handle, keeping the control handle
cradled between your thumb and
forefinger. Keep your hand in this
position to have your machine under
control at all times.
WARNING
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 mistblower filled with
liquid has a significant amount of weight.
Use caution when bending, leaning or
walking.
WARNING
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Special care
must be taken in slippery conditions (wet
ground, snow and ice) and in difficult,
overgrown terrain. Watch for hidden
obstacles such as tree stumps, roots
and ditches to avoid stumbling. For
better footing, clear away fallen
branches, scrub and cuttings. Be
extremely cautious when working on
slopes or uneven ground.
To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss
of control, do not walk backward while
operating the machine.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control, never work on a ladder, in a tree
or on any other insecure support.
During work breaks, do not leave the
power tool in the hot sun or near any
heat source.
Working Conditions
Operate and start your power tool only
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Operate it under good visibility and
daylight conditions only. Work carefully.
WARNING
As soon as the engine is
running, this product gen -
erates toxic exhaust
fumes containing chemi -
cals, such as unburned
hydrocarbons (including
benzene) and carbon
monoxide, that are
known to cause respira -
tory illness / injury,
cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
Some of the gases (e.g.
carbon monoxide) may
be colorless and odor -
less. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury/ill -
ness from inhaling toxic
fumes, never run the
machine indoors or in
poorly ventilated
locations.
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