Stihl BG 46 Instruction Manual - Page 8

english / USA Working instructions Work carefully. Operate the blower under good visibility and daylight conditions only. !Warning! Your blower produces poisonous exhaust fumes as soon as the combustible engine is running. These gases (e.g. carbon monoxide) may be colorless and odorless. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from breathing toxic fumes, never start or run the blower indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. Ensure proper ventilation when working in trenches or other confined areas. Keep the space behind and beside the engine clear at all times to allow for the escape of hot and toxic exhaust fumes. When working with a handheld blower, always carry it with the muffler away from you to reduce the risk of burns from contact with the hot muffler or hot exhaust fumes. !Warning! Use of this product can generate dust, mists, and fumes containing chemicals known to cause respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular dust, mists or fumes at issue, consult your employer, governmental agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials. If the substance being blown or vacuumed is a commercial substance, review the material safety data sheet for that substance and / or consult the material manufacturer / supplier. The state of California and some other authorities, for instance, have published lists of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Control dust, mist and fumes at the source where possible. In this regard use good work practices and follow the recommendations of OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations. When the inhalation of toxic dust, mists and fumes cannot be eliminated, the operator and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by NIOSH / MSHA for the substance at issue. !Warning! Dust with silica in its composition may contain crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick, clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks, including masonry and concrete products. Repeated and / or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal respiratory disease, including silicosis. In addition, the state of California and some other authorities have listed respirable crystalline silica as a substance known to cause cancer. When encountering such materials, always follow the respiratory precautions mentioned above. !Warning! Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. The use and disposal of asbestos containing products have been strictly regulated by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. Do not blow or disturb asbestos or asbestos containing products, such as asbestos insulation. If you have any reason to believe that you might be disturbing asbestos, immediately contact your employer or a local OSHA representative. BG 46 7