Stihl BGA 300.1 Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 20

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– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
blower.
– The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
blower for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair may be pulled into the blower while
working. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above
your shoulders so that it cannot be
pulled into the blower.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses tested to
standard EN 166 or national stand‐
ards and bearing the corresponding
mark are available to buy.
► Wear long trousers.
■ Noise is generated during operation. Noise
can damage your hearing.
► Wear ear protection.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood or
scrub and may become caught in the blower.
Users not wearing suitable clothing are at risk
of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
non-slip soles.
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4.5 Working Area and Surround‐
ings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the blower and
objects being thrown into the air and cannot
assess them. This may result in serious injury
to bystanders, children and animals and dam‐
age to property.
► Do not allow bystanders,
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from
objects.
► Do not leave the blower unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot play with the
blower.
■ Electrical components of the blower can pro‐
duce sparks. Sparks may cause fires and
explosions in highly flammable or explosive
environments. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
4.6 Safe Condition
The blower is in a safe condition if the following
conditions are fulfilled:
– The blower is undamaged.
– Blower must be clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be rendered ineffective. There is a risk of
serious or fatal injury.
► Never use a damaged blower.
► If the blower is dirty or wet: Clean the
blower and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the blower. Exception:
Mounting a nozzle approved for this blower
model.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the blower.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
this blower model.
► Attach accessories as described in this user
manual or in the user manual for the acces‐
sories.
4 Safety Precautions
children or animals within 15
meters of the work area.
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