Stihl 4869, Instruction Manual

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0458-722-9821-B
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English 4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ Batteries not explicitly approved for the hedge trimmer by
STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the hedge trimmer with a STIHL AP battery in
combination with the “AP belt bag with connecting
cable” or an STIHL AR battery.
￭ Using the hedge trimmer or the battery for purposes for
which they were not designed may result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Use the hedge trimmer as described in this instruction
manual.
► Use the battery as described in the instruction manual
for the “AP belt bag with connecting cable” or the STIHL
AR battery.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the hedge
trimmer. The user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► If the hedge trimmer is passed on to another person:
Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the hedge
trimmer. If the user’s physical, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the hedge trimmer.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the hedge trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
￭ Long hair may be pulled into the hedge trimmer while
working. The user may be seriously injured.
► Tie back long hair and confine it so that it cannot be
pulled into the hedge trimmer.
￭ Objects may be thrown into the air at high speed while
working. The user may be injured.
► Wear a long sleeved, close fitting top and long trousers.
￭ Noise is generated while operating. Noise can damage
the hearing.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► Wear close fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses tested to standard EN 166 or
national standards and bearing the
corresponding mark are available to buy.