Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl BGA 56 Gebrauchsanleitung

4 Safety Precautions
Dust can be whipped up when working in a dusty work area.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory passages and
cause allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the blower. Not
wearing personal protective equipment may result in serious
injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf, necktie or jewelry.
Dust can be whipped up when working in a dusty work area.
The dust generated may cause the blower to be
electrostatically charged. If the blower is touched, there may be
a static electricity discharge which can produce a mild electric
shock. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or stumble.
This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Blower
Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the dangers
of the blower or flying debris. Innocent bystanders, children
and animals may be seriously injured and damage to property
may occur.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
5m (16 ft)
within 5 meters of the work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from objects.
The blower is not waterproof. The blower may be damaged if it
is used in the rain or a damp location.
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► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
The blower's electric motor may produce sparks. Sparks may
cause a fire or an explosion in an easily combustible or
explosive environment. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of
batteries and can be seriously injured.
► Keep children away.
The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. If
the battery is exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may
catch fire or explode. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from open flames.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Observe battery's specified temperature
range, @ 18.2
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
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