Instruction Manual

Table Of Contents
0458-005-9621-A
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4 Safety Precautions
Do not insert objects into the openings in the hedge
trimmer.
Replace worn or damaged labels.
If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
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.
4.7 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 injuries.
Work above shoulder height for short periods 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.
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, pull the connecting cable plug out of the
socket and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
Hedge trimmer vibrations may occur during operation.
Wear gloves.
Take regular breaks.
If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
If the cutting blades are blocked by an
object: Switch off the hedge trimmer and
pull the connecting cable plug out of the
socket. Then remove the object causing the
blockage.