BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 66 C, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C
English
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Never leave a running machine 
unattended.
Take special care in slippery conditions, 
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.
Never work on a ladder or any other 
insecure support.
Be particularly alert and cautious when 
wearing hearing protection because 
your ability to hear warnings (shouts, 
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight 
conditions and only when visibility is 
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger 
others.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a 
break in good time to avoid tiredness or 
exhaustion.
Mufflers with a catalytic converter can 
become particularly hot.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal 
injury from breathing toxic fumes, 
ensure proper ventilation when working 
in trenches, hollows or other confined 
locations.
To reduce the risk of accidents, stop 
work immediately in the event of 
nausea, headache, visual disturbances 
(e.g. reduced field of vision), problems 
with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in 
ability to concentrate. Apart from other 
possibilities, these symptoms may be 
caused by an excessively high 
concentration of exhaust gases in the 
work area.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not 
smoke while operating or standing near 
your power tool. Note that combustible 
fuel vapor may escape from the fuel 
system.
If dust levels are very high, always wear 
a suitable respirator.
Operate your power tool so that it 
produces a minimum of noise and 
emissions – do not run the engine 
unnecessarily, accelerate the engine 
only when working. 
After finishing work, put the unit down on 
a level, non-flammable surface. To 
reduce the risk of fire, do not put it 
down near easily combustible materials 
(e.g. wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel).
Never attempt to insert objects into the 
impeller housing through the intake 
screen or the nozzle.  They may be 
expelled at very high speed by the 
impeller – risk of injury.
If there is a noticeable change in running 
behavior (e.g. higher vibrations), stop 
work and rectify the cause of the 
problem.
If your power tool is subjected to 
unusually high loads for which it was not 
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), 
always check that it is in good condition 
before continuing work – see also 
"Before Starting Work". Check the fuel 
system in particular for leaks and make 
sure the safety devices are working 
properly. Do not continue operating your 
power tool if it is damaged. In case of 
doubt, have the machine checked by 
your servicing dealer.
Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may 
result in vibration-induced circulation 
problems in the hands (whitefinger 
disease).
No general recommendation can be 
given for the length of usage because it 
depends on several factors.
The period of usage is prolonged by:
– Keeping your hands warm
– Work breaks
The period of usage is shortened by:
– Any personal tendency to suffer 
from poor circulation (symptoms: 
frequently cold fingers, itching).
– Low outside temperatures.
– Gripping force (a tight grip hinders 
circulation).
Continual and regular users should 
monitor closely the condition of their 
hands and fingers. If any of the above 
symptoms appear (e.g. tingling 
sensation in fingers), seek medical 
advice.
Your power tool produces 
toxic exhaust fumes as 
soon as the engine is 
running. These fumes 
may be colorless and 
odorless and contain 
unburned hydrocarbons 
and benzol. Never run 
the engine indoors or in 
poorly ventilated loca-
tions, even if your model 
is equipped with a cata-
lytic converter.