Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood or scrub and may
become caught in the hedge trimmer. Users not wearing
suitable clothing are at risk of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
￭ The user may come into contact with the moving cutting
blades while working. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Wear robust footwear.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
￭ The user may come into contact with the cutting blades
during cleaning or servicing. This may result in injury to
the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
WARNING
￭ Innocent bystanders, children and animals cannot
recognize or assess the dangers of the hedge trimmer or
flying debris. Bystanders, children and animals may be
seriously injured and damage to property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the hedge trimmer unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with 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.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Hedge trimmer
The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the following
conditions are fulfilled:
– The hedge trimmer is undamaged.
– The hedge trimmer is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– The cutting blades are correctly fitted.
– Only an original STIHL accessory for this hedge trimmer
has been fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
￭ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Never use a damaged hedge trimmer.
► If the hedge trimmer is dirty: Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Do not modify the hedge trimmer.
► If the controls do not work: Do not operate the hedge
trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories for this hedge
trimmer.
► Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or
in the User Manual for the accessories.
► If this symbol appears on the hedge
trimmer: Wear hearing protection.