Removing The Activation Key; Switching The Hedge Trimmer On And Off; Switching On; Switching Off - Stihl HSA 45 Notice D'emploi

13 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On and Off

12.2 Removing the Activation Key

WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe personal injury from unintended
activation, always remove the activation key before
assembling, transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the hedge trimmer and any other time
it is not in use.
To remove the activation key:
► Release the trigger switch.
► Place the hedge trimmer on a level surface.
► Remove the activation key with even, steady pressure.
► Store the activation key away from the hedge trimmer in a
safe place that is inaccessible to children and other
unauthorized users.
13 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On and
Off

13.1 Switching On

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or bystanders from blade contact, keep hands, feet and
other parts of the body away from the cutting blades,
@ 6.6.2. Do not touch the cutting blades while the
activation key is inserted. Never touch moving cutting blades
with your hand or any part of your body, @ 6.6.4.
WARNING
Never operate your hedge trimmer if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 6.4. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your hedge trimmer, @ 6.3. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from loss of control,
always hold the hedge trimmer with both hands when you
are working, @ 6.6.2.
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Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the hedge trimmer with one hand
firmly on the rear or control handle and the other hand
firmly on the front or loop handle.
To switch the hedge trimmer on:
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► Insert the activation key.
► Depress and hold the switch lever (1).
► Unlock the retaining latch (2) by pushing it forward with
your thumb. Hold it in this unlocked position.
► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout (3).
The retaining latch can be released and will stay in the
unlocked position.
► Squeeze the trigger switch (4) with your index finger.
The cutting blades will start moving.
The motor will not switch on unless the retaining latch is
unlocked and the switch lever, trigger switch lockout and
trigger switch are pressed at the same time.

13.2 Switching Off

WARNING
The cutting blades will continue to move for a short while
after the trigger switch or switch lever is released. To avoid
serious or fatal injury, avoid contact with the moving cutting
blades. To reduce the risk of personal injury from
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