Stihl SR 450 Product Instruction Manual - Page 8

English HANDLING OF CHEMICALS Warning! Some chemicals sprayed with your power tool 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. Warning! Read the label each time before mixing or using the chemical and before storing or disposing of it. Do not trust your memory. Careless or improper use may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! Chemicals can be harmful to individuals, animals and the environment if improperly used. In addition, some chemicals that are caustic, corrosive or poisonous should not be used in your mistblowers. Carefully read the labels on chemical containers prior to use. Chemicals are classified into categories of toxicity. Pesticides regulated by the EPA, for instance, use signal words to indicate the product's potential to make you sick. "Caution" appears on pesticides found to be least harmful to humans. "Warning" indicates a product that is more poisonous than those in the "Caution" group. Pesticides with the signal word "Danger" on the label are very poisonous or irritating. They should be used with extreme care. Finally, pesticides labeled "Danger - Poison" are for restricted use only and generally must be used under the supervision of a certified applicator. Each category will have unique handling characteristics. Familiarize yourself with the characteristics for the category you are using. Chemicals may be used only by persons trained in their handling and the appropriate first-aid measures. Warning! Mix only compatible pesticides. Wrong mixtures can produce toxic fumes. When handling chemicals and when spraying, make sure you are operating in accordance with local, state, and federal environmental protection rules and guidelines. Do not spray in windy conditions. To help protect the environment, use only the recommended dosage - do not overuse. Pay special attention when using near watersheds, waterway, etc. Warning! Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling chemicals or while you are spraying. Never blow through nozzles, valves, pipes or any other component by mouth. Always handle chemicals in a well-ventilated area while wearing appropriate protective clothing and safety equipment. Do not store or transport chemicals together with food or medicines, and never reuse a chemical container for any other purpose. Do not transfer dry or liquid chemicals to other containers, especially food and/or drink containers. Warning! In case of accidental contact or ingestion of chemicals or in case of contamination of clothing, stop work and immediately consult the chemical manufacturer's instructions. If in doubt as to what to do, consult a poison control center or doctor without delay. Have the product's label available to read to or show the persons you consult. Clean all chemical spills immediately. Dispose of any residue in accordance with state or federal laws and regulations. Warning! Keep chemicals out of reach of children, other unauthorized people and animals. When not in use, store chemicals in a safe place. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for proper storage. 6 SR 430, SR 450