Stihl 71 Instruction Manual - Page 5

All operating and servicing personnel should be trained and familiarized with the proper handling procedures for the chemical products being used, as well as with first aid/emergency care, and liquid chemical disposal regulations. WARNING Do not lend or rent your sprayer without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. WARNING The chemicals sprayed with your backpack sprayer may contain toxic and/or caustic substances. Such chemicals can be dangerous and cause serious or fatal injury to persons and animals and/or severe damage to plants and the environment. Avoid direct contact with chemicals. Follow the chemical manufacturer's instructions with respect to any contact with its product. Use your backpack sprayer for spraying chemicals and other liquids to control pests and weeds in fruit, flower and vegetable gardens, on trees and bushes and on other plants, such as coffee, tobacco and cotton. It is also useful in the maintenance of young trees, controlling the bark beetle and other plant diseases. WARNING Do not use it for other purposes, since misuse may result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the sprayer itself. WARNING Minors should never be allowed to use this backpack sprayer. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where it is in use. Make sure that unauthorized persons do not use it. Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL backpack sprayers. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your model. Safe use of a backpack sprayer involves 1. the operator 2. the backpack sprayer 3. the use of the backpack sprayer 4. the handling of the chemicals to be sprayed. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Do not operate this backpack sprayer when you are fatigued. WARNING Be alert - if you get tired, take a break. Tiredness may result in loss of concentration and control. Working with English any backpack sprayer can be strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating this backpack sprayer. Proper Clothing WARNING To reduce the risk of injury when working with chemical agents, the operator should wear proper protective apparel when filling, using and cleaning the backpack sprayer. Always follow all of the chemical manufacturer's instructions with respect to proper eye, skin, nose and mouth protection. They may differ from and exceed the following precautions. SG 51, SG 71 3