Stihl SGA 85, Instruction Manual

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► Only mix sufficient solution for the job in
hand so that nothing is left over.
► Do not mix different plant protection prod‐
ucts unless such a mixture is approved by
the manufacturer.
► Always rinse the hoses with fresh water
before changing to a different plant protec‐
tion product.
► Before starting work, perform a trial run with
fresh water and check the sprayer and
hoses for leaks.
► Operate the sprayer in a well ventilated
location.
► Do not spray in the direction
of bystanders.
► In windy conditions: Do not work with the
sprayer.
► Do not eat, drink or smoke while working
with and handling plant protection products.
► Never blow out nozzles, hoses or other
components with your mouth.
► Wash your hands, face and clothing after
work.
■ If electrical equipment, electrical connections,
sockets and live power cords come into con‐
tact with plant protection products, electric
shock may result. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not direct the spray jet at electrical sys‐
tems, electrical connections, sockets and
live cables.
4.8 Transporting
4.8.1 Transport
WARNING
■ The sprayer can turn over or move while being
transported. Persons may be injured or prop‐
erty damaged.
► Switch off the sprayer.
► Remove the battery.
► Press the switch lever of the spray gun to
release the pressure.
► Move retaining latch to the position.
► Empty the container.
► Secure the sprayer with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
DANGER
■ Plant protection products may contain sub‐
stances that harm individuals, animals, plants
and the environment. The user or other per‐
sons may be poisoned or sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► Observe the user instructions and the pack‐
aging of the plant protection product.
► Transport plant protection products in
approved containers.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9 Storing
4.9.1 Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the sprayer and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Switch off the sprayer.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the sprayer out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the sprayer and metal components. The
sprayer may be damaged.
► Store the sprayer in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
■ Water can freeze in sprayer components at
temperatures below 0°C. The sprayer may be
damaged.
► Drain the sprayer, hose and spraying
attachment.
► If the sprayer cannot be stored in a placed
sheltered from frost: Protect the sprayer
with a glycol-based antifreeze.
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