Stihl BR 340 Instruction Manual - Page 6

English / USA !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). Fellow workers must also wear personal protective equipment. !Warning! Blower noise may damage your hearing. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help 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 taking the machine off your back and putting it down. When transporting your unit in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the machine. Adjust carrying harness to suit your size before starting work. !Warning! Before starting work, always inspect the rubber buffers which connect the engine to the pack frame. If the buffers are torn or damaged, they should be replaced by your STIHL dealer. Failure of one or more buffers may cause the engine or fuel tank to hit or rub against other parts, and may lead to serious injury from increased vibrations or from fire as the result of fuel leakage. Fuel This STIHL unit uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your owner`s manual). BR 340, BR 340 L, BR 420, BR 420 C 5