Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl BGA 45 Notice D'emploi

4 Safety Precautions
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.
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 at high speed during operation.
This can result in personal injury.
► Wear 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.
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￭ 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 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
WARNING
￭ 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. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the blower.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
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