Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL HSA 45 hedge trimmer is designed for cutting
hedges, shrubs, bushes and scrub.
The hedge trimmer must not be used in the rain.
A built-in battery supplies the hedge trimmer with power.
The STIHL LK 45 charging cable recharges the STIHL
HSA 45 hedge trimmer.
WARNING
￭ Charging cables or power supply units not explicitly
approved for the hedge trimmer by STIHL may cause a
fire or explosion. This can result in serious or fatal injuries
and damage to property.
►Always recharge STIHL HSA 45 hedge
trimmers with a STIHL LK 45 charging
cable.
￭ Using the hedge trimmer or the charging cable for
purposes for which they were not designed may result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the hedge trimmer and charging cable as described
in this instruction manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the hedge
trimmer and charging cable. The user or other persons
may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► If you pass the hedge trimmer and charging cable on to
another user: Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the hedge trimmer and
the charging cable. If the user’s
physical, sensory or mental ability is
Wear safety glasses.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Always remove the activation key during work
breaks, transport, charging, storage,
maintenance or repairs.
Protect the hedge trimmer from rain and damp –
do not immerse it in fluids.
Protect hedge trimmer from heat and fire.
Observe hedge trimmer’s specified temperature
range.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.