Stihl BG 46 Instruction Manual - Page 5
THE BLOWER, THE USE OF THE BLOWER, Warning, Proper Clothing, Transport, Fueling
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english / USA !Warning! The ignition system of your unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Proper Clothing Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. !Warning! Avoid loose-fitting jackets, flared or cuffed pants, scarfs, unconfined long hair or anything that could be drawn into the air intake. Wear overalls or long pants to protect your legs. Do not wear shorts. Use of gloves when working with the blower is recommended. Good footing is most important. Wear sturdy shoes with nonslip soles. !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust, use a face filter mask when using your blower in dusty conditions. !Warning! Proper eye protection is a must. Even though the discharge is directed away from the operator, ricochets and bounce backs can occur during blower operations. Never operate a blower unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection which comply with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard). !Warning! Blower noise may damage your hearing. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regulary. THE BLOWER For illustrations and definitions of the blower parts see the chapter on "Parts and Controls"! !Warning! Never modify a blower in any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL blower models are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachment are useable for the STIHL blower, their use may be extremely dangerous. THE USE OF THE BLOWER Transport Always turn off the engine before putting down blower. When transporting your unit in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the machine. Fueling This STIHL unit uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your owner`s manual). !Warning! Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled or ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. 4 BG 46