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cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Operate the electric product in a dry place,
indoors only.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning symbols
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the
hedge trimmer, battery or charger:
Observe safety warnings and take the
necessary precautions.
Read and understand the User Manual
and keep it in a safe place.
Wear protective glasses.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Remove the battery during work inter‐
ruptions, transport, storage, mainte‐
nance or repair.
Protect hedge trimmer and charger
from rain and dampness.
Protect battery against heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and mois‐
ture and do not immerse it in liquids.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL HSA 50 hedge trimmer is designed
for cutting hedges, shrubs, bushes and under‐
growth.
The hedge trimmer must not be used in the rain.
The STIHL AK battery supplies power to the
hedge trimmer.
The STIHL AL 101 charger is used to charge the
STIHL AK battery.
WARNING
■ Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved
for the hedge trimmer by STIHL may cause a
fire or explosion. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Use the hedge trimmer with a STIHL AK
battery.
►Recharge the STIHL AK bat‐
tery with a STIHL AL 101,
AL 301 or AL 500 charger.
■ Using the hedge trimmer, battery or the
charger for purposes for which they were not
intended may result in serious or fatal injuries,
and damage to property may occur.
► Use the hedge trimmer, battery and charger
as described in this User Manual.
4.3
The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the hedge trimmer, battery and
charger. The user or other persons may sus‐
tain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If you pass the hedge trimmer, battery and
charger 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, battery and
charger. If the user’s phys‐
ical, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or
she may work only under
the supervision of or as
instructed by a responsible
person.
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