Stihl BR 700, Instruction Manual

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► Dispose of fuel mix, gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil in accordance with local
regulations and environmental require‐
ments.
■ Fuel, gasoline or two-stroke engine oil can
cause irritation if they come into direct contact
with the skin or eyes.
► Avoid contact with fuel, gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
■ The blower's ignition system produces sparks.
Unconfined sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. Persons may be seriously
or fatally injured, and property may be dam‐
aged.
► Use the spark plugs described in this
instruction manual.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
► Connect the spark plug boot and press it
down firmly.
■ The blower can be damaged if it is run on a
fuel mixture consisting of unsuitable gasoline
or an unsuitable two-stroke engine oil or if an
incorrect mix ratio of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil is used.
► Mix the fuel as described in this User Man‐
ual.
■ The mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine
oil can separate or age if it is stored for a long
period. The blower can be damaged if it is
used with a fuel mix that has separated.
► Before refueling the blower: Thoroughly mix
the fuel.
► Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil that is not older than 30 days
(STIHL MotoMix: 5 years).
4.8 Working
WARNING
■ If the engine is not started properly, the user
may lose control of the blower. This may result
in serious injury to the user.
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the blower.
► Do not use the blower on your own.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
Use a mobile elevating work platform or
secure scaffolding.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If
you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
► Blow in direction of the wind.
■ Exhaust gas is produced when the engine is
running. Breathing in exhaust gas can have
toxic effects.Breathing in exhaust gas can
have toxic effects.
► Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
► Operate the blower in a well ventilated loca‐
tion.
► In the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances, problems with hearing or diz‐
ziness: Stop work and seek medical advice.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This can result in injuries to persons
and animals and damage to property.
► Do not direct air blast towards per‐
sons, pets and objects.
■ The user’s ability to hear and assess noises is
restricted when wearing hearing protection
with the engine running.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
■ If the blower starts behaving differently or in
an unusual way while operating, the blower
may be in an unsafe condition. This may result
in serious injury to people and damage to
property.
► Stop work and consult a STIHL servicing
dealer.
■ The blower may cause vibrations in operation.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
Consult a doctor.
■ The dust whipped up may cause the blower to
be electrostatically charged. In certain condi‐
tions (e.g. dry environment) the blower may
discharge suddenly and emit sparks. Sparks
may cause fires and explosions in highly flam‐
mable or explosive environments. Persons
may be seriously or fatally injured and prop‐
erty may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
English 4 Safety Precautions
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