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► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch
fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Do not charge, use and store the battery
outside of the specified temperature limits,
18.6.
► Protect the battery from rain and
moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐
uids.
► Keep battery away from small metal parts.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.5.3
Charger
WARNING
■ Bystanders and children are not aware of and
cannot assess the dangers of a charger or
electric current. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously or fatally injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
►Make sure that children can‐
not play with the charger.
■ The charger is not waterproof. If you work in
the rain or in a damp environment, an electric
shock may occur. The user may be injured
and the charger may be damaged.
► Do not operate it in the rain or in a
damp environment.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or
explode. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry
room.
► Do not operate the charger in a flammable
environment or in an explosive environ‐
ment.
► Do not operate the charger on a readily
combustible surface.
► Do not use and store the charger outside of
the specified temperature limits, 18.6.
■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People
may be injured and the charger may be dam‐
aged.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6
Safe Condition
4.6.1
Hedge trimmer
The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the
following conditions are fulfilled:
–
The hedge trimmer is undamaged.
–
Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
–
The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
–
The cutting blades are correctly fitted.
–
Only an original STIHL accessory for this
hedge trimmer has been fitted.
–
The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Never use a damaged hedge trimmer.
► If the hedge trimmer is dirty or wet: Clean
the hedge trimmer and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the hedge trimmer.
► If the controls do not work: Do not operate
the hedge trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories for this
hedge trimmer.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► 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.
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