Requirements Concerning The User; Clothing And Equipment - Stihl BGA 86 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

Requirements concerning the user

WARNING
￭ Users who have not received instruction are not aware of
and cannot assess the dangers of the blower and the
battery. The user or other people may be seriously injured
or killed.
► Read the Instruction Manual, make sure you
have understood it and keep it in a safe
place for reference.
► If allowing another person to use the blower or the
battery: Give them the Instruction Manual as well.
► Make sure that the user fulfills the following
requirements:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorially and mentally able
to operate the blower and the battery and to work with
them. If the user is able to operate the equipment but
has physical, sensory or mental restrictions, the user
0458-824-9821-A
may only work with the equipment under the
supervision of or after receiving instruction from a
responsible person.
– The user can recognize and assess the hazards of
the blower and battery.
– The user is an adult, or is being trained in an
occupation under supervision according to national
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other expert before operating the
blower for the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
► If in any doubt: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer.
4.4

Clothing and equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair may be pulled into the blower while working.
The user may be seriously injured.
► Tie back long hair and secure it so that it
cannot be pulled into the blower.
￭ Objects may be thrown into the air at high speed while
working. The user may be injured.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses tested to standard EN 166 or
national standards and bearing the
corresponding mark are available to buy.
► Wear long trousers.
English
25