Instruction Manual

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4.6.4 Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
Charger is undamaged.
Charger is clean and dry.
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.
Do not use a damaged charger.
If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the
charger and allow it to dry.
Never attempt to modify the charger.
Never insert objects in the charger’s open‐
ings.
Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
Do not open the charger.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
Work calmly and carefully.
If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your hedge trimmer.
Operate the hedge trimmer alone.
Watch out for obstacles.
Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe
platform.
If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
Working above shoulder height can cause you
to tire quickly. This can result in serious inju‐
ries.
Work above shoulder height for short peri‐
ods only.
Take regular breaks.
If the moving cutting blades make contact with
a hard object they can be brought to a sudden
stop. The reactive forces that occur can cause
the user to lose control of the hedge trimmer
and be seriously injured.
Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both
hands.
Before starting work, check hedge for hard
objects and remove any such objects.
The moving cutting blades can cut the user.
This can result in serious injuries.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
If the cutting blades are blocked by
an object: Switch off the hedge trim‐
mer and remove the battery. Then
remove the object causing the block‐
age.
If the behavior of the hedge trimmer changes
during operation or feels unusual, it may no
longer be in a safe condition. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
Stop work, remove the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
Hedge trimmer vibrations may occur during
operation.
Wear gloves.
Take regular breaks.
If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
Note that the cutting blades continue to run for
about 1 second after you release the trigger.
The moving cutting blades can cut the user.
This can result in serious injuries.
Hold the hedge trimmer firmly by the control
handle and loop handle and wait until the
cutting blades come to a complete stand‐
still.
DANGER
Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with the cutting blades and
damage the cables. This can result in serious
or fatal injuries.
Do not work near live electric cables.
4.8 Charging
WARNING
A damaged or defective charger may produce
an unusual smell or emit smoke during the
charging process. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
The charger can overheat and cause a fire if
heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
Do not cover the charger.
4.9 Connecting to Power Supply
Contact with live components may occur for the
following reasons:
The connecting cable or extension cable is
damaged.
Connecting cable plug or extension cable is
damaged.
Wall outlet is not properly installed.
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