Stihl BR 700, Instruction Manual

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4.5 Working Area and Surround‐
ings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the blower and
objects being thrown into the air and cannot
assess them. This may result in serious injury
to bystanders, children and animals and dam‐
age to property.
15m (50ft)
► Do not allow bystanders,
children or animals within 15
meters of the work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from
objects.
► Do not leave the blower unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot play with the
blower.
■ Hot exhaust gas is emitted through the muffler
while the engine is running. Hot exhaust gas
can ignite easily flammable materials and
cause a fire.
► Keep exhaust gas well away from easily
flammable materials.
4.6 Safe condition
The blower is in a safe condition if the following
conditions are fulfilled:
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The blower is undamaged.
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The blower is clean.
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There is no fuel leaking from the blower.
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The fuel tank cap is closed.
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The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
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The wear limits are not exceeded.
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Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
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The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly, safety devices may
be disabled and fuel leakage may occur. This
may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Never use a damaged blower.
► If fuel is leaking from the blower: Do not use
the blower and contact a STIHL dealer for
assistance.
► Close the fuel tank cap.
► If the blower is dirty: Clean the blower.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the blower.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
this blower model.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the openings in
the blower.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.7 Fuel Mixture and Refueling
WARNING
■ This blower requires a fuel mixture of gasoline
and two-stroke engine oil. Mixed fuel and gas‐
oline are extremely flammable. If fuel mixture
or gasoline make contact with open fire or hot
objects, they can cause a fire or explosions.
Persons may be seriously or fatally injured,
and property may be damaged.
► Protect fuel mixture and gasoline from heat
and fire.
► Do not spill fuel mixture or gasoline.
► If fuel has been spilled: Wipe up fuel with a
cloth and do not attempt to start engine until
all parts of the blower are dry.
► Do not smoke.
► Never refuel near a fire.
► Shut off the engine and allow it to cool
down before refueling.
► Start the engine at least 3 meters from the
fueling spot, outdoors only.
■ Inhaling fuel fumes and gasoline fumes can
have toxic effects.
► Avoid inhaling fuel fumes or gasoline
fumes.
► Refuel in a well-ventilated location.
■ The blower becomes hot during operation.
The fuel expands and excess pressure can
build up in the tank. Fuel can escape as a
spray when the fuel tank cap is opened. The
escaping fuel can ignite. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
► Allow the blower to cool down first and then
open the tank cap carefully.
■ Clothing that has been in contact with fuel or
gasoline will ignite more easily. Persons may
be seriously or fatally injured, and property
may be damaged.
► If your clothing comes into contact with fuel
or gasoline: Change your clothing.
■ Fuel mix, gasoline and two-stroke engine oil
can harm the environment.
► Do not spill fuel, gasoline or two-stroke
engine oil.
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