Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ The hedge trimmer is not waterproof. Working in the rain
or a damp location may result in an electric shock. This
can result in injuries to the user and may damage 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 Charging Cable
WARNING
￭ Innocent bystanders, children and animals are not aware
of and cannot assess the dangers of a charging cable or
electric current. Innocent bystanders, children and
animals may be seriously or fatally injured.
►Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
►Do not leave the charghing cable
unattended.
►Make sure that children cannot play with
the charging cable.
￭ The charging cable is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charging cable is exposed to certain
ambient conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can
result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Protect the charging cable from rain and dampness.
► Operate the charging cable in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charging cable in an easily
combustible or explosive environment.
► Use and store the charging cable at a temperature
between 0°C and +40 °C.
￭ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charging cable.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Hedge Trimmer
The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– The hedge trimmer is undamaged.
– Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
– 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.
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 an undamaged hedge trimmer.
► Never recharge a damaged hedge trimmer.
► If the hedge trimmer is dirty or wet: Clean the hedge
trimmer and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the hedge trimmer.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
hedge trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
hedge trimmer model.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the hedge trimmer’s openings.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.