Stihl BG 55 Manual De Instrucciones página 9

Warning!
Inhalation of certain dusts, especially
organic dusts such as mold or pollen,
can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Sub -
stantial or repeated inhalation of dust
and other airborne contaminants, in par -
ticular those with a smaller particle size,
may cause respiratory or other ill -
nesses. Control dust at the source
where possible. Use good work prac -
tices, such as operating the unit so that
the wind or operating process directs
any dust raised by the power tool away
from the operator. Follow the recom -
mendations of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH
and occupational and trade associa -
tions with respect to dust ("particulate
matter"). When the inhalation of dust
cannot be substantially controlled, i.e.,
kept at or near the ambient (back -
ground) level, the operator and any
bystanders should wear a respirator
approved by NIOSH / MSHA for the type
of dust encountered.
Warning!
If the substance being blown is a com -
mercial 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 can -
cer, reproductive toxicity, etc.
BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85
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 Protec -
tion Agency. If you have any reason to
believe that you might be blowing or oth -
erwise disturbing asbestos, immediately
contact 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 con -
crete products. Repeated and / or
substantial inhalation of airborne crys -
talline 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 sub -
stance known to cause cancer. When
encountering such materials, always
follow the respiratory precautions men -
tioned above
Operating Instructions
Warning!
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the engine immediately – move the stop
switch to 0.
Warning!
In order to reduce
the risk of per -
sonal or even
fatal injury to
bystanders from
blown objects
keep bystanders at least 16 feet (5 m)
away when the power tool is running.
Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do
not direct air blast towards bystanders,
since the high pressure of the air flow
can injure eyes and can blow small
objects at great speed. Do not direct air -
blast towards pets.
Warning!
The blower fan between the air intake
and output openings rotates whenever
the engine is running.
Never insert any foreign object into the
air intake of the machine or into the noz -
zle of the blower. It will damage the fan
wheel and may cause serious injury to
the operator or bystanders as a result of
the object or broken parts being thrown
out at high speed.
Do not place the blower on the ground
when operating at high speed, because
small objects such as sand, grass, dust,
etc. may be pulled into the air intake and
damage the fan wheel. It is best to turn
the machine off when putting it on the
ground.
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