Stihl BG 55 Notice D'emploi page 7

Never leave a running machine
unattended.
Take special care in slippery conditions,
on slopes or uneven ground.
Watch out for obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots and ditches which could
cause you to trip or stumble.
Never work on a ladder or any other
insecure support.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger
others.
When blow-sweeping and vacuum
shredding (in open ground and
gardens), watch out for small animals to
avoid harming them.
After finishing work, put the unit down on
a level, non-flammable surface. To
reduce the risk of fire, do not put it down
near easily combustible materials (e.g.
wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel).
BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85
Your power tool produces
toxic exhaust fumes as
soon as the engine is
running. These fumes
may be colorless and
odorless and contain
unburned hydrocarbons
and benzol. Never run
the engine indoors or in
poorly ventilated loca -
tions, even if your model
is equipped with a cata -
lytic converter.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury from breathing toxic fumes,
ensure proper ventilation when working
in trenches, hollows or other confined
locations.
To reduce the risk of accidents, stop
work immediately in the event of
nausea, headache, visual disturbances
(e.g. reduced field of vision), problems
with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in
ability to concentrate. Apart from other
possibilities, these symptoms may be
caused by an excessively high
concentration of exhaust gases in the
work area.
The dust that occurs during operation
may be harmful to health. If dust levels
are very high, wear a suitable respirator.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke
while operating or standing near your
power tool. Note that combustible fuel
vapor may escape from the fuel system.
If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting Work". Check the fuel
system in particular for leaks and make
sure the safety devices are working
properly. Do not continue operating your
power tool if it is damaged. In case of
doubt, consult your servicing dealer.
Using the Blower
Your blower is designed for one-handed
operation. It must be carried by the
control handle in the right hand.
Always hold the power tool firmly in your
hand.
Watch out for small animals when using
the blower on open ground, in yards and
gardens.
Walk slowly forwards as you work –
observe the nozzle outlet at all times –
do not walk backwards – risk of
stumbling.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, operate the
unit only with a properly mounted blower
tube.
The round nozzle is particularly suitable
for use on uneven surfaces (e.g. fields
and lawns).
The fan nozzle (either included with
power tool or available as special
accessory) produces a broad and
powerful airstream at ground level. It can
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