Instruction Manual

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English 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the
hedge trimmer's socket:
– Check the electrical contacts in the socket and on
the plug of the connecting cord for corrosion or other
foreign matter. Keep clean.
– If the socket is dirty or corroded, take the unit to your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer, @ 15.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
and the trigger switch is in the off position before
inserting the battery connecting cord.
– Never carry the hedge trimmer with your finger on
the trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
connecting cord.
– Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when it
is connected to a battery.
– Never store the hedge trimmer with the connecting
cord in the hedge trimmer's socket.
￭ Before switching on your hedge trimmer, take the
following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury, loss
of control or inadvertent contact with the cutting
attachment:
– Be sure that the cutting blades are clear of you and
all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground.
– Never switch on the hedge trimmer with material
between the cutting blades.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer, @ 15.1.
6.5.2 Holding and Controlling the Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your hedge
trimmer:
– Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Always hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both
hands when you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles,
keeping the handles cradled between your thumb
and forefinger (see illustration).
– Remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the hedge
trimmer. Remove the connecting cord in
the event of a malfunction or emergency,
and any time the hedge trimmer is not in
use.
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