► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
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The user must be rested.
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The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the hedge trimmer. If the
user’s physical, sensory or mental abil‐
ity is restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
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The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
hedge trimmer.
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The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
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The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
hedge trimmer for the first time.
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The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4
Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair may be pulled into the hedge trim‐
mer while working. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► Wear a long-sleeved, close-fitting top and
long trousers.
■ Noise is generated during operation. Noise
can damage your hearing.
► If this symbol appears on the hedge
trimmer: Wear hearing protection.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood or
scrub and may become caught in the hedge
trimmer. Users not wearing suitable clothing
are at risk of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ The user may come into contact with the mov‐
ing cutting blades while working. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Wear robust footwear.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ The user may come into contact with the cut‐
ting blades during cleaning or servicing. This
may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5
Work Area and Surroundings
WARNING
■ Innocent bystanders, children and animals
cannot recognize or assess the dangers of the
hedge trimmer or flying debris. Bystanders,
children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the hedge trimmer unatten‐
ded.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the hedge trimmer.
■ Electrical components of the hedge trimmer
can produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire
or an explosion in an easily combustible or
explosive environment. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
4.6
Safe Condition
4.6.1
Hedge trimmer
The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the
following conditions are fulfilled:
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The hedge trimmer is undamaged.
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The hedge trimmer is clean.
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The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
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