STIHL BG 86 Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 5)

BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C

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Most of these safety precautions and

warnings apply to the use of all STIHL

blowers. Different models may have

different parts and controls. See the

appropriate section of your instruction

manual for a description of the controls

and the function of the parts of your

model.

Safe use of a blower involves

1. the operator

2. the power tool

3. the use of the power tool

THE OPERATOR

Physical Condition

You must be in good physical condition

and mental health and not under the

influence of any substance (drugs,

alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,

dexterity or judgment. Do not operate

this machine when you are fatigued.

These conditions reduce the hand's

ability to feel and regulate temperature,

produce numbness and burning

sensations and may cause nerve and

circulation damage and tissue necrosis.

All factors which contribute to white-

finger disease are not known, but cold

weather, smoking and diseases or

physical conditions that affect blood

vessels and blood transport, as well as

high vibration levels and long periods of

exposure to vibration are mentioned as

factors in the development of whitefinger

disease. In order to reduce the risk of

whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel

syndrome, please note the following:

Most STIHL power tools are available

with an anti-vibration ("AV") system

designed to reduce the transmission of

vibrations created by the machine to the

operator's hands. An AV system is

recommended for those persons using

power tools on a regular or sustained

basis.

Keep your hands warm.

Keep the antivibrationsystem well

maintained. A power tool with loose

components or with damaged or worn

antivibration element will tend to have

higher vibration levels.

Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do

not squeeze the handles with constant,

excessive pressure. Take frequent

breaks.

All the above-mentioned precautions do

not guarantee that you will not sustain

whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel

syndrome. Therefore, continual and

regular users should closely monitor the

condition of their hands and fingers. If

any of the above symptoms appear,

seek medical advice immediately.

Warning!

Use your blower for clearing leaves,

twigs, grass, clippings, paper, debris,

dust and light snow in yards, gardens,

sport stadiums, parks, paths, streets,

driveways and parking lots and for simi-

lar tasks.

Do not use it for other purposes, since

misuse may result in personal injury or

property damage, including damage to

the machine.

Warning!

Minors should never be allowed to use

this power tool. Bystanders, especially

children, and animals should not be

allowed in the area where it is in use.

Warning!

To reduce the risk of injury to bystand-

ers and damage to property, never let

your power tool run unattended. When it

is not in use (e.g. during a work break),

shut it off and make sure that unauthor-

ized persons do not use it.

Warning!

Be alert – if you get tired, take a break.

Tiredness may result in loss of control.

Working with any power tool can be

strenuous. If you have any condition

that might be aggravated by strenuous

work, check with your doctor before

operating this machine.

Warning!

Prolonged use of a power tool (or other

machines) exposing the operator to

vibrations may produce whitefinger dis-

ease (Rayn aud's phenomenon) or

carpal tunnel syndrome.

Warning!

The ignition system of the STIHL unit

produces an electromagnetic field of a

very low intensity. This field may inter-

fere with some pacemakers. To reduce

the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons

with a pacemaker should consult their

physician and the pacemaker manufac-

turer before operating this tool.

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