Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ Electrical components of the hedge trimmer can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an
easily combustible or explosive environment. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
HLA 85
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the hedge trimmer or flying debris.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.
► Do not leave the hedge trimmer unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the hedge
trimmer.
￭ Electrical components of the hedge trimmer can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an
easily combustible or explosive environment. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Innocent children,
bystanders and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Long reach hedge trimmer
The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– The hedge trimmer is not damaged.
– The hedge trimmer is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– Cutting blades are properly mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this hedge
trimmer are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
within 15 meters of the work area.
15m (50ft)
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Do not immerse battery in fluids.