STIHL SG 20 Sprayer Owners Manual

STIHL SG 20 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. Instruction Manual 1 – 13 Manual de instrucciones 15 – 28 English Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Assembling the Unit Harness Filling the Tank Spraying Storing the Machine Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual.

Symbols in text The operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Original Instruction Manual A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: N N Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2). ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2009 0458-408-8621-A. M15.C9.FST. 0000000825_001_GB In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: { SG 20 1 English Danger! indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. Warning! indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe or fatal injury. Caution! indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the backpack sprayer is a tool for spraying chemicals, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following general safety precautions and warnings. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. In addition, read and follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions for the chemical products being applied. Since such products may vary greatly in handling/application requirements and risks, the chemical product label is normally your best guide for safe and effective use. 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. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your sprayer. Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. 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 20 2 English For some chemicals it is advisable to wear impermeable coveralls or an impermeable work apron. Check the product label. If you are spraying overhead or if the spray may reach head height, wear a wide brim hat or other suitable head covering. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Wear rubber/chemicalresistent boots. 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. 2. 3. 4. the operator the backpack sprayer the use of the backpack sprayer the handling of the chemicals to be sprayed. 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.