Instruction Manual

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unintended activation or unauthorized use, switch off the
motor, ensure the cutting blades have stopped and remove
the activation key before transporting or putting the hedge
trimmer down.
To switch the hedge trimmer off:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout.
Once the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout have
been released, the retaining latch will return to its locked
position and activation of the trigger switch will be
blocked.
The cutting blades will continue to move for a short time after
the trigger switch or switch lever is released. Take care to
avoid contact after releasing the trigger switch and when
setting down the hedge trimmer.
14.1 Testing the Controls
Before starting work, confirm that the switch lever(1),
retaining latch(2), trigger switch lockout(3) and trigger
switch(4) are undamaged and functioning properly:
Retaining Latch(2), Trigger Switch Lockout(3) and Trigger
Switch(4)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, keep hands,
feet and other parts of the body away from the cutting
blades. Do not touch the cutting blades while the activation
key is inserted. Never touch moving cutting blades with your
hand or any part of your body, @ 6.6.2. Keep bystanders
out of the area while testing the controls.
To test the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch:
► Remove the activation key.
► Unlock the retaining latch by pushing it forward with your
thumb.
► Hold the retaining latch in the unlocked position.
► Depress the trigger switch lockout and the trigger switch
momentarily.
► Release the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and
trigger switch.
The retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch should return to their respective locked positions. If
they do not, take the hedge trimmer to an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before use.
If you can depress the trigger switch without first unlocking
the retaining latch and depressing the trigger switch
lockout, take the hedge trimmer to an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be repaired before use.
Switch Lever (1)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from blade contact, keep hands, feet
and other parts of the body away from the cutting blades. Do
not touch the cutting blades while the activation key is
inserted. Never touch moving cutting blades with your hand
or any part of your body, @ 6.6.2. Keep bystanders out of
the area while testing the controls.
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