Stihl HSA 66 Notice D'emploi page 7

Take special care in slippery conditions
(ice, wet ground, snow), on slopes or
uneven ground.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger
others.
Clear away fallen branches, scrub and
cuttings.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots and tree
stumps which could cause you to trip or
stumble.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting Work". Make sure the
safety devices are working properly. Do
not continue operating your power tool if
it is damaged. In case of doubt, consult
your servicing dealer.
Before leaving the power tool
unattended: Always switch off the power
tool, set the retaining latch to ƒ and
remove the battery.
HSA 66
Check the cutting blades at regular short
intervals during operation or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
Switch off the motor, move the
–
retaining latch to ƒ and wait for the
cutting blades to come to a
standstill, remove the battery.
Check condition and tightness, look
–
for cracks.
Check sharpness.
–
To replace the cutting blades, switch off
the power tool, move the retaining latch
to ƒ and remove the battery. This
avoids the risk of injury from the motor
starting unintentionally.
After Finishing Work
Always clean dust and dirt off the power
tool – do not use any grease solvents for
this purpose.
Spray the blades with STIHL resin
solvent. Run the motor briefly to ensure
that the solvent is evenly distributed.
Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
Always hold the power tool firmly with
both hands on the handles. Wrap fingers
and thumbs firmly around the handles.
Right-handers
Right hand on the control handle and left
hand on the loop handle.
Left-handers
Left hand on the control handle and right
hand on the loop handle.
Make sure you have firm and secure
footing and hold the power tool so that
the cutting blades are always away from
your body.
Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may
result in vibration-induced circulation
problems in the hands (whitefinger
disease).
No general recommendation can be
given for the length of usage because it
depends on several factors.
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