Stihl HSA 26, Instruction Manual

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English 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Never leave the garden shears unattended when the
battery is inserted.
￭ Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit STIHL
garden shears, their use may be extremely dangerous.
Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly
approved by STIHL for use with this specific model are
recommended.
– Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
– Never modify these garden shears in any way.
– Never attempt to modify or override the garden
shears' controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use garden shears that have been modified or
altered from their original design.
￭ If the garden shears are dropped or subjected to similar
heavy impacts:
– Check that they are undamaged, in good condition
and functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices are
working properly.
– Check that the battery has not been damaged.
Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning
battery or garden shears. In case of doubt, have the
garden shears and battery checked by your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
￭ If the garden shears or battery are damaged, not working
properly, have been left outdoors, exposed to rain or
damp conditions or dropped into water or other liquid, their
components may no longer function properly and safety
devices may be inoperative. To reduce the risk of personal
injury and property damage:
– Take the garden shears to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be checked before further
operation.
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your garden shears and meet safety
and performance requirements. Use of parts that are not
authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or
fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
6.6 Using the Garden Shears
6.6.1 Before Operation
WARNING
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the garden shears only as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ Using garden shears that are modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and
securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and
increase the risk of serious personal injury or death.
– Never operate garden shears that are modified
damaged, improperly maintained or not completely
and securely assembled.
– Always check your garden shears for proper
condition and operation before starting work,
particularly the retaining latch, trigger switch and
cutting blades.
– Ensure that the retaining latch and trigger switch
move freely and spring back into place when
released. The trigger switch must not engage until
the retaining latch is unlocked.