Instruction Manual

0458-816-9821-B
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English 1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’
requirements. The products are designed for reliability even
under extreme conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our
specialist dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will
enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE.
2.1 Applicable Documentation
Local safety regulations apply.
► Read, understand and save the following documents in
addition to this instruction manual:
– Safety notes and precautions for STIHL AK battery.
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and products
with built-in batteries: www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets
19.4 Noise and Vibration Data
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19.5 REACH
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20 Spare Parts and Accessories
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20.1 Spare Parts and Accessories
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21 Disposal
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21.1 Disposing of the Hedge Trimmer and Battery
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22 EC Declaration of Conformity
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22.1 STIHL HLA 56 Hedge Trimmer
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23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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23.1 Introduction
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23.2 Work area safety
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23.3 Electrical safety
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23.4 Personal safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
23.5 Power tool use and care
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23.6 Battery tool use and care
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23.7 Service
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23.8 Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings
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1 Introduction
2 Guide to Using this Manual