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4 Safety Precautions
– 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.
4.6.3 Charging Cable
The charging cable is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Charging cable is undamaged.
– Charging cable is clean and dry.
WARNING
■ If the product does not comply with safety requirements,
components will no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charging cable.
► If the charging cable is dirty or wet: Clean the charging
cable and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the charging cable.
► Never bridge the charging cable's
contacts with metallic objects (short
circuit).
► Do not open the charging cable.
4.7 Built-in Battery
WARNING
■ The built-in battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the built-in battery is exposed to certain
ambient conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Keep hedge trimmer away from metallic objects.
► Protect the hedge trimmer from rain and damp – do not
immerse it in fluids.
► Do not expose hedge trimmer to high pressure.
► Do not expose hedge trimmer to microwaves.
► Protect hedge trimmer from chemicals and salts.
► Do not transport a damaged hedge trimmer.
■ Fluid may escape from a damaged battery. The fluid can
cause irritation if it contacts the skin or eyes.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In case of contact with the skin: Wash affected areas
with plenty of water and soap.
► In case of contact with the eyes: Rinse eyes with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
advice.
► Protect hedge trimmer from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the hedge trimmer into a fire.
► Use and store your hedge trimmer at
temperatures between 0°C and +50°C.