Clothing And Equipment; Safe Condition - Stihl BGA 100 Gebrauchsanleitung

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► Use the blower as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► Use the battery as described in the instruc‐
tion manual for the "AP belt bag with con‐
necting cable" or the STIHL AR battery.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users who have had no instruction cannot rec‐
ognize 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 per‐
son: Always give them the instruction man‐
ual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the blower. If the user's physi‐
cal, sensory or mental ability is restric‐
ted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a
responsible person.
– 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 can be sucked into the blower dur‐
ing operation. This can result in serious inju‐
ries.
► Tie up long hair so that it is above
shoulder level.
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■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high
speed during operation. This can result in per‐
sonal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable glasses that have been tes‐
ted 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.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush
or the blower. Not wearing suitable clothing
may result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you
to slip or stumble. This can result in personal
injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-
slip soles.
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,
5m (16 ft)
► Maintain a clearance of 5 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.
4 Safety Precautions
children or animals within 5
meters of the work area.
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