Stihl BR 700, Instruction Manual

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Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
Tie back long hair and confine it so that
it cannot be pulled into the blower.
15m (50ft)
Maintain a safety distance.
4.2 Intended Use
The blower STIHL BR 700 is designed for blow‐
ing leaves, grass, paper and similar materials.
WARNING
■ Using the blower for purposes for which it is
not designed may result in serious or fatal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Always use the blower as described in this
Instruction Manual.
4.3 Requirements concerning the
user
WARNING
■ Users who have had no instruction cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the risks involved in using
the blower. The user or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
► If you pass the blower on to another per‐
son: Always give them the instruction man‐
ual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following
conditions:
–
The user is rested.
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The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the blower. If the user is able
to operate the equipment but has physi‐
cal, sensory or mental restrictions, the
user may only work with the equipment
under the supervision of or after receiv‐
ing instruction from a responsible per‐
son.
–
The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
blower.
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The user is an adult, or is being trained
in an occupation under supervision
according to national regulations.
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The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other expert
before operating the blower for the first
time.
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The user is not under the influence of
alcohol, medicines or drugs.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
■ The blower's ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere
with some pacemakers. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to the user.
► If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the
pacemaker is not affected.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair may be pulled into the blower while
working. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above
your shoulders so that it cannot be
pulled into the blower.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses tested to
standard EN 166 or national stand‐
ards and bearing the corresponding
mark are available to buy.
► Wear long trousers.
■ Noise is generated during operation. Noise
can damage your hearing.
► Wear ear protection.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood or
scrub and may become caught in the blower.
Users not wearing suitable clothing are at risk
of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
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