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Store the unit in a dry place protected from
frost.
2.7.4
Disposal
Dispose of plant protection chemicals in accord‐
ance with environmental requirements – follow
instructions of chemical manufacturer.
Never dispose of residual plant protection prod‐
ucts or contaminated rinsing solutions in water‐
ways, drains, sewers, street gutters or manholes.
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Dispose of residual chemicals and used con‐
tainers in accordance with local waste dis‐
posal regulations.
2.8
Holding and Controlling the
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Carry the unit on your back with both harness
straps – do not hang it over one shoulder.
Walk slowly forwards as you work – observe the
nozzle outlet at all times – do not walk back‐
wards – risk of stumbling.
Hold the unit upright. To avoid the risk of chemi‐
cal leaking from the tank and causing injury, do
not bend forwards.
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For emergencies: Practice quickly opening the
fastener on the waist belt (SG 71 only), loosen‐
ing the shoulder straps and setting down the
unit. To avoid damage, do not throw the unit to
the ground when practicing.
2.9
During Operation
Never spray in the direction of bystanders – risk
of injury.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp,
snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Be careful of refuse,
tree stumps, roots and ditches which could
cause you to trip or stumble.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a break in
good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Stay alert so as
not to endanger others.
Never work on a ladder or any other insecure
support.
When working in open ground and gardens take
special care to avoid harming small animals.
To reduce the risk of electrocution, never work in
the vicinity of live wires or power cables.
Always clean the sprayer before changing to a
different plant protection product.
2.10
After Finishing Work
Check all parts of the unit for leaks.
After finishing work, thoroughly clean the unit
and wash your hands, face and, if necessary,
your clothes.
Keep other persons and animals away from the
areas that have been sprayed and do not walk
on them until the plant protection chemical has
dried.
2.11
Maintenance and Repairs
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work
not described in the instruction manual. Have all
other work performed by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
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