The Operator; Clothing And Equipment - Stihl BGA 85 Gebrauchsanleitung

4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ Batteries not approved by STIHL for the blower can cause
fires and explosions. This can result in serious injuries or
death and damage to property.
► Operate the blower with a STIHL AP battery or a
STIHL AR battery.
￭ Using the blower or battery other than for its intended use
can result in serious injuries or death and damage to
property.
► Always use the blower as described in this Instruction
Manual.
► Always use the battery as described in this Instruction
Manual or in the Instruction Manual for the STIHL AR
battery.
4.3

The Operator

WARNING
￭ Users who have had no instruction cannot recognize or
assess the risks involved in using the blower. The user or
other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If you pass the blower on to another person: Always
give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the machine.
If the user's physical, sensory or mental ability is
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restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user must be legally recognized as an adult.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the blower for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair can be sucked into the blower during operation.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot
be sucked into the blower.
￭ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
glasses that have been tested and labeled
in accordance with EN 166 or national
standards are available from retailers.
► Wear long trousers.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: 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 or jewelry.
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