Operation Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between +5°C and +40°C.
￭ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► 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 the product does not comply with safety requirements,
components will no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged 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 instruction manual supplied with the
accessory.
► Never insert objects in the hedge trimmer’s openings.
4.6.2 Cutting Blades
The cutting blades are in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Cutting blades are undamaged.
– Cutting blades are not deformed.
– Cutting blades move freely.
– Cutting blades are properly sharpened.
– Cutting blades have no burrs.
WARNING
￭ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the cutting
blades may come off and be thrown at high speed. This
can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with undamaged cutting blades.
► Make sure the cutting blades are properly sharpened
and deburred.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.6.3 Battery
The battery is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been modified.
WARNING
￭ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot operate
safely. This can result in serious injuries.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or defective
battery.