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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6.5 Using the Hedge Trimmer
6.5.1 Before Operation
WARNING
￭ Misuse may result in personal injury and property
damage.
– Use the hedge trimmer only as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ Using a hedge trimmer that is damaged, improperly
adjusted or not completely and securely assembled can
lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of serious
personal injury or death.
– Never operate a hedge trimmer that is damaged,
improperly maintained or not completely and
securely assembled.
– Always check your hedge trimmer for proper
condition and operation, particularly the retaining
latch, trigger switch lockout, trigger switch, switch
lever, front hand guard and cutting blades.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch
lockout, trigger switch and switch lever move freely
and always spring back to the stop position when
released. The trigger switch must not engage until
the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch
lockout is depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices.
– The cutting blades must move only when the battery
is inserted, the retaining latch is unlocked and the
trigger switch lockout, trigger switch and switch lever
are depressed.
– If your hedge trimmer or any part is damaged or
does not function properly, take it to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the hedge
trimmer until the problem has been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery:
– Check the contacts in the battery compartment for
corrosion or other foreign matter and keep clean.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer,
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
before inserting the battery.
– Never carry the hedge trimmer with your finger on
the trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
battery.
– Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when the
battery is inserted.
– Never store the battery in the hedge trimmer.
￭ Before switching on your hedge trimmer, take the
following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury, loss
of control or inadvertent contact:
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer,
– Be sure that the cutting blades are clear of you and
all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground.
– Never switch on the hedge trimmer with material
between the cutting blades.
– Remove the battery before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the hedge trimmer and any other
time it is not in use.