BR 200
English
7
To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss 
of control, do not walk backward while 
operating the machine.
Working Conditions
Operate and start your power tool only 
outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 
Operate it under good visibility and 
daylight conditions only. Work carefully.
Operating Instructions
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of 
control, never work on a ladder or on 
any other insecure support.
Warning!
As soon as the engine is 
running, this product gen-
erates toxic exhaust 
fumes containing chemi-
cals, such as unburned 
hydrocarbons (including 
benzene) and carbon monoxide, that 
are known to cause respiratory prob-
lems, cancer, birth defects, or other 
reproductive harm. Some of the gases 
(e.g. carbon monoxide) may be color-
less and odorless. To reduce the risk of 
serious or fatal injury/illness from inhal-
ing toxic fumes, never run the machine 
indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. 
If exhaust fumes become concentrated 
due to insufficient ventilation, clear 
obstructions from work area to permit 
proper ventilation before proceeding 
and/or take frequent breaks to allow 
fumes to dissipate before they become 
concentrated.
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. This includes wood dust, 
especially from hardwoods, but also 
from some softwoods such as Western 
Red Cedar. 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 associations 
with respect to dust ("particulate mat-
ter"). When the inhalation of dust cannot 
be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at 
or near the ambient (background) 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 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.
Warning!
Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous 
and can cause severe or fatal illness, 
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.
Warning!
In the event of an emergency, switch off 
the engine immediately – move the set-
ting lever to † or STOP.