!
Warning!
An improperly mounted or damaged
cylinder housing or a damaged/
deformed muffler shell may interfere
with the cooling effect of the catalytic
converter. To reduce the risk of fire or
burn injury, do not continue work with a
damaged or improperly mounted
cylinder housing or a damaged/
deformed muffler shell. Your catalytic
converter is furnished with screens
designed to reduce the risk of fire from
the emission of hot particles. Due to the
heat from the catalytic reaction, these
screens will normally stay clean and
need no service or maintenance. If you
experience loss of performance and you
suspect a clogged screen, have your
muffler maintained by a STIHL Servicing
Dealer.
Working instructions
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
operate the machine unless it is fully
assembled with a properly mounted
suction tube and catcher bag.
BG 56, BG 66, BG 66 C, BG 86, SH 56, SH 86
Work carefully.
Operate the blower under good visibility
and daylight conditions only.
!
Warning!
Your blower produces
poisonous exhaust fumes
as soon as the combus-
tible engine is running.
These gases (e.g. carbon
monoxide) may be color-
less 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.
English / USA
!
Warning!
Use of this product can generate dust,
mists, and fumes containing chemicals
known to cause respiratory disease,
cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-
tive 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 commer-
cial 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 associa-
tions. 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.
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