Stihl BGE 71 Product Instruction Manual - Page 9

English 290BA002 KN Warning! If the substance being blown is a commercial substance, review, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in 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. 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. If you have any reason to believe that you might be blowing or otherwise disturbing asbestos, immediately contact EPA, your employer or a local OSHA representative. 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! Always switch off the motor before cleaning or servicing the unit or replacing parts. The blower fan between the air intake and output openings rotates whenever the engine is running. In order to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the fan wheel, never operate your blower without a properly mounted intake screen and blower tube. Never insert any foreign object into the air intake or output openings of the machine. Pay attention to the direction of the wind, i.e., do not work against the wind. To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of control, do not walk backward while operating the machine. Using the vacuum attachment (special accessory for BGE 71) The vacuum attachment for the BGE 71 is a special accessory and only available from your STIHL dealer. For specific assembling instructions, see the appropriate section of your instructions manual. Do not use this appliance in vacuum mode without the dust bag in vacuum tube place. When working with the vacuum attachment, always hold the unit firmly with both hands. Wear the catcher bag shoulder strap over your right shoulder - not across your chest - so that you can quickly throw off the unit and catcher bag in an emergency. BGE 61, BGE 71 7