SG 31
English
5
Disposal
Dispose of plant protection chemicals in 
accordance with environmental 
requirements – follow instructions of 
chemical manufacturer.
Never dispose of residual plant 
protection products or contaminated 
rinsing solutions in waterways, drains, 
sewers, street gutters or manholes.
– Dispose of residual chemicals and 
used containers in accordance with 
local waste disposal regulations.
Holding and Controlling the Unit
Put the strap over your left shoulder so 
that the unit hangs at your side. To 
ensure the unit can be quickly thrown off 
in an emergency, do not wear the strap 
across your chest.
Hold the sprayer with your right hand on 
the spray gun and your left hand on the 
pump handle.
Walk slowly forwards as you work – 
observe the nozzle outlet at all times – 
do not walk backwards – risk of 
stumbling.
To reduce the risk of spillage and injury, 
hold the sprayer upright.
During Operation
Never spray in the direction of 
bystanders – risk of injury.
Take special care in slippery conditions 
– damp, snow, ice, on slopes or uneven 
ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Be careful of 
refuse, tree stumps, roots and ditches 
which could cause you to trip or stumble.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a 
break in good time to avoid tiredness or 
exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight 
conditions and only when visibility is 
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger 
others.
Never work on a ladder or any other 
insecure support.
When working in open ground and 
gardens take special care to avoid 
harming small animals.
To reduce the risk of electrocution, 
never work in the vicinity of live wires or 
power cables.
Always clean the sprayer before 
changing to a different plant protection 
product.
After Finishing Work
Check all parts of the unit for leaks.
After finishing work, thoroughly clean the 
unit and wash your hands, face and, if 
necessary, your clothes.
Keep other persons and animals away 
from the areas that have been sprayed 
and do not walk on them until the plant 
protection chemical has dried.
Maintenance and Repairs 
Do not attempt any maintenance or 
repair work not described in the 
instruction manual. Have all other work 
performed by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have 
servicing and repair work carried out 
exclusively by an authorized STIHL 
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are 
regularly given the opportunity to attend 
training courses and are supplied with 
the necessary technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts 
in order to avoid the risk of accidents 
and damage to the unit. If you have any 
questions in this respect, consult a 
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine 
STIHL replacement parts. They are 
specifically designed to match your 
model and meet your performance 
requirements.
Always clean and empty the tank and 
release pressure in the sprayer before 
carrying our any maintenance or repair 
work.