Requirements Concerning The User; Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl BGA 86 Manual De Instrucciones

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► 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 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 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

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Blower
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 (17 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 Safety Precautions
children or animals within 5
meters of the work area.
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