Working Conditions - Stihl BGA 200 Manual De Instrucciones

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￭ To reduce the risk of injury from tripping or losing control
of the power tool:
– Adjust the battery backpack harness straps so that
the backplate fits snugly and securely against your
back. Never carry an AR backpack battery or AP
Battery Backpack with the carrying straps over one
shoulder.
– If working with the STIHL AP Battery Bag with
Connecting Cord, make sure it is attached securely
to your STIHL Battery Belt, STIHL Battery Backpack
or a quick-release work belt.
– Always position and secure the connecting cord so
that it will not interfere with proper working technique
or your ability to control the blower. Secure the
connecting cord as directed in the instruction manual
for your AR backpack battery, AP Battery Bag with
Connecting Cord, STIHL Battery Belt or STIHL
Battery Backpack.
– Remain aware of the location of the connecting cord
while working. Prevent it from catching on other
objects, which could cause you to lose balance or
control, resulting in serious personal injury and
property damage.
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Working Conditions

WARNING
￭ Operate your blower only under good visibility during
favorable daylight conditions.
– Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy,
rainy or inclement.
￭ Your blower is a one-person machine.
– Bystanders, especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where it is in use.
– Switch off the blower immediately if you are
approached.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and
unauthorized users:
– Never leave the blower unattended when it is
connected to a battery.
– Switch off the unit and remove the connecting cord
before work breaks and any other time the power
tool is not in use.
￭ Operating the blower in certain dry, dusty conditions may
cause static electricity to build up in the blower tube,
nozzle and housing. This static electricity may discharge
suddenly with a spark. To reduce the risk of personal
injury following static discharge:
– Never operate the blower in a location where
combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other
combustible materials and substances are present.
￭ Sparks generated from operation of the blower may be
capable of igniting combustible gases, liquids, vapors,
dusts or other combustible materials and substances. To
reduce the risk of fire and explosion:
– Never operate the blower in a location where
combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other
combustible materials and substances are present.
– Read and follow recommendations issued by
government authorities (e.g., OSHA) for identifying
and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases,
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials
and substances.
￭ Use of this blower can generate dust and other
substances containing chemicals known to cause
respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
– Consult governmental agencies such as EPA,
OSHA, CARB and NIOSH and other authoritative
sources on hazardous materials if you are unfamiliar
with the risks associated with the particular
substances with which you are working.
￭ Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such
as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated
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