4 Safety Precautions
Protect the battery from rain and damp – do not
immerse it in fluids.
Observe battery's specified temperature range.
Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
4.2
Intended Use
This hedge trimmer is designed for cutting hedges, shrubs,
bushes and scrub.
The STIHL AK battery supplies power to the hedge trimmer.
The STIHL AL charger recharges the STIHL AK battery.
Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved for the hedge
trimmer by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
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Use the hedge trimmer with a STIHL AK battery.
► Recharge the STIHL AK battery with a
STIHL AL charger.
Using the hedge 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.
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Use the hedge trimmer, battery and charger as described
in this instruction manual.
HSA 56
4.3
The Operator
Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the hedge
trimmer, battery and charger. The operator or other persons
may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
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Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
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If you pass the hedge trimmer, battery and charger on to
another person: Always give them the instruction manual.
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If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
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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 hedge trimmer, battery
and charger. If the user's physical,
sensory or mental ability is restricted, he
or she 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 hedge trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
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