Operation Manual
0458-708-0121-A
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English 
4 Safety Precautions
■ The charger is not protected against all ambient 
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient 
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in 
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or 
explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible 
surface.
► Use and store the charger at a temperature 
between +5°C and +40°C.
■ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can 
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Shrub Shears
The shrub shears are in a safe condition if the following 
points apply:
– The shrub shears are not damaged.
– The shrub shears are clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not been 
modified.
– The shrub shear blade or grass shear blade is properlly 
mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this shrub 
shear are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety requirements, 
they will no longer function properly and safety devices 
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or 
fatal injuries.
► Work only with undamaged shrub shears.
► If the shrub shears are dirty or wet: Clean the shrub 
shears and allow them to dry.
► Do not modify the shrub shears.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your 
shrub shears.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for these 
shrub shears.
► Mount accessories as described in these instructions or 
the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the shrub shears’ openings.
4.6.2 Cutting Blades
The cutting blades are in a safe condition if the following 
points are observed:
– Cutting blades are undamaged.
– Cutting blades are not deformed.
– Cutting blades move freely.
– Cutting blades are properly sharpened.
– Cutting blades have no burrs.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the cutting 
blades may come off and be thrown at high speed. This 
can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with undamaged cutting blades.
► Make sure the cutting blades are properly sharpened 
and deburred.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing 
dealer.










