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STIHL SG 11, SG 11 PLUS
Instruction Manual
Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2016
0458-596-0121-B. VA3.F16.
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Contents
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
It has been built using modern
production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use of
the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales
company if you have any queries
concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Filling the Container 6
Spraying 6
After Spraying 7
Inspection and Maintenance by
User 7
Main Parts 8
Specifications 9
Disposal 9
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Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
This instruction manual covers a STIHL
sprayer which is also referred to as the
unit in the descriptions.
General
Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
If you have not used this model before:
Have your dealer or other experienced
user show you how it is operated or
attend a special course in its operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use
this product.
Keep bystanders, especially children,
and animals away from the work area.
When the sprayer is not in use, put it in
a place where it does not endanger
others. Secure it against unauthorized
use.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Do not lend or rent your sprayer without
the instruction manual. Be sure that
anyone using it understands the
information contained in this manual.
Do not operate your sprayer if any of its
components are damaged. Make sure
that all components are properly sealed
– no leaks.
Pressurize the tank only with the pump
that is installed in the sprayer.
Operate the sprayer only if it is complete
and properly assembled.
To operate this sprayer you must be
rested, in good physical condition and
mental health.
Do not operate the sprayer if you are
under the influence of any substance
(drugs, alcohol) which might impair
vision, dexterity or judgment.
Intended use
The sprayer is suitable for spraying
chemicals and other liquids to control
pests and weeds. Typical areas of
application are in fruit and vegetable
growing, horticulture, plantations,
grassland and the forestry industry.
Only use plant protection products that
are specifically approved for use in
sprayers.
Do not use your sprayer for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents and damage to the sprayer.
Never attempt to modify your sprayer in
any way since this may result in
accidents or damage to the sprayer.
Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precautions must be observed
when working with this
sprayer.
It is important that you
read the instruction manual before first use and
keep it in a safe place for
future reference. Nonobservance of the
instruction manual may
result in serious or even
fatal injury.