Stihl SG 51 Manual De Instrucciones página 5

All operating and servicing personnel
should be trained and familiarized with
the proper handling procedures for the
chemical products being used, as well
as with first aid/emergency care, and
liquid chemical disposal regulations.
WARNING
Do not lend or rent your sprayer without
the instruction manual. Be sure that
anyone using it understands the
information contained in this manual.
WARNING
The chemicals sprayed with your
backpack sprayer 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.
Use your backpack sprayer for spraying
chemicals and other liquids to control
pests and weeds in fruit, flower and
vegetable gardens, on trees and bushes
and on other plants, such as coffee,
tobacco and cotton. It is also useful in
the maintenance of young trees,
controlling the bark beetle and other
plant diseases.
WARNING
Do not use it for other purposes, since
misuse may result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to
the sprayer itself.
SG 51, SG 71
WARNING
Minors should never be allowed to use
this backpack sprayer. Bystanders,
especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where it is in
use. Make sure that unauthorized
persons do not use it.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
backpack sprayers. Different models
may have different parts and controls.
See the appropriate section of your
instruction manual for a description of
the controls and the function of the parts
of your model.
Safe use of a backpack sprayer involves
1. the operator
2. the backpack sprayer
3. the use of the backpack sprayer
4. the handling of the chemicals to be
sprayed.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate
this backpack sprayer when you are
fatigued.
WARNING
Be alert – if you get tired, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of
concentration and control. Working with
any backpack sprayer can be strenuous.
If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating this
backpack sprayer.
Proper Clothing
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury when
working with chemical agents, the
operator should wear proper protective
apparel when filling, using and cleaning
the backpack sprayer. Always follow all
of the chemical manufacturer's
instructions with respect to proper eye,
skin, nose and mouth protection. They
may differ from and exceed the following
precautions.
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