Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the hedge trimmer and battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is being
trained in a trade under supervision in
accordance with national rules and
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other
experienced user before working with
the hedge trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
￭ Long hair can be sucked into the hedge trimmer during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be sucked
into the hedge trimmer.
￭ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment and
long trousers.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
hedge trimmer. Not wearing personal protective
equipment may result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting blades
during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wear footwear made of durable material.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting blades
during cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
￭ Innocent bystanders, children and animals cannot
recognize or assess the dangers of the hedge trimmer or
flying debris. Innocent bystanders, children and animals
may be seriously injured and damage to property may
occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the hedge trimmer unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the hedge
trimmer.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses that have been tested and
labeled in accordance with EN 166 or
national standards are available from
retailers.