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The STIHL AL charger recharges the STIHL AK battery.
WARNING
■ Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved for the
trimmer by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the trimmer with a STIHL AK battery.
► Recharge the STIHL AK battery with a
STIHL AL charger.
■ Using the trimmer, battery or the charger for purposes for
which they were not designed may result in serious or fatal
injuries, and damage to property may occur.
► Use the trimmer, charger and battery as described in
this instruction manual.
4.3
The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the
trimmer, battery and charger. The operator or other
persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If you pass the trimmer, battery and charger on to
another person: Always give them the instruction
manual.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the trimmer, battery and
charger. If the user's physical, sensory
or mental ability is restricted, he or she
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may work only under the supervision of
or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user must be legally recognized as
an adult.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other
experienced user before working with
the trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
4.4
Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation.
This can result in personal injury.
► Wear safety glasses. Suitable glasses that
have been tested and labeled in accordance
with EN 166 or national standards are
available from retailers.
► Wear a face shield.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
trimmer. Not wearing personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
4 Safety Precautions
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