Stihl SR 430 Notice D'emploi page 9

Do not direct the air blast towards
bystanders since the air flow can blow
small objects at great speed.
In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately by moving the setting lever
to STOP or 0.
Throwing off power tool in an
emergency:
– Open the fastener on the hip belt
(special accessory).
– Slip the straps off your shoulders.
– Throw the power tool to the ground.
Never leave a running machine
unattended.
Take special care in slippery conditions
– damp, snow, ice, on slopes or uneven
ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Be careful of
refuse, tree stumps, roots and ditches
which could cause you to trip or stumble.
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.
Never work on a ladder or any other
insecure support.
When working in open ground and
gardens take special care to avoid
harming small animals.
SR 430, SR 450
To reduce the risk of electrocution,
never operate this power tool in the
vicinity of live wires or power cables.
Always clean the spray container and
hose system before changing to a
different plant protection product.
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 oper-
ate the power tool in
enclosed or poorly venti-
lated locations.
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.
Operate your power tool so that it
produces a minimum of noise and
emissions – do not run the engine
unnecessarily, accelerate the engine
only for cutting.
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". 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, have the
machine checked by your servicing
dealer.
After Finishing Work
Close the valve lever and, on SR 450
only, the metering lever.
Always shut off the engine before taking
the power tool off your back.
After finishing work, put the power tool
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).
Check all machine components for
leaks.
After finishing work, throughly clean the
power tool and wash your hands, face
and, if necessary, your clothes.
Keep other persons and animals away
from the areas that have been sprayed
and do not walk on them until the plant
protection chemical has dried.
Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may
result in vibration-induced circulation
problems in the hands ("white finger
disease").
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