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Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete free-
dom of movement. Wear
snug-fitting clothing, an
overall and jacket combi-
nation, do not wear a
work coat.
Avoid clothing that could get caught on
branches or brush or moving parts of the
machine. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or
jewelry. Tie up and confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear sturdy shoes with
non-slip soles.
Wear a safety hard hat
where there is a danger
of head injuries from fall-
ing objects. Wear safety
glasses.
Hearing protection is recommended,
e.g. earplugs or ear muffs.
Wear robust work gloves
made of durable material
(e.g. leather).
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protective clothing and
equipment.
The Power Tool
Never attempt to modify your unit in any
way since this may increase the risk of
personal injury. STIHL excludes all
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liability for personal injury and damage
to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
Transporting the Unit
Always switch off the power tool, move
the retaining latch to ƒ and remove the
battery – even when you carry the
machine for short distances. This avoids
the risk of the motor starting
unintentionally.
Always fit the blade guard (scabbard)
before carrying your hedge trimmer
short distances.
Move the cutter bar to the transport
position and make sure it is properly
engaged.
Carry the power tool properly balanced
by the drive tube – cutting blades behind
you.
In vehicles: Properly secure the power
tool to prevent turnover and damage.
Cleaning the Power Tool
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the unit. The solid jet of water may
damage parts of the unit.
Do not spray the power tool with water.
Storing the Unit
When the power tool is not in use, store
it so that it does not endanger others.
Secure it against unauthorized use.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Only use cutting blades and accessories
that are explicitly approved for this
power tool by STIHL or are technically
identical. If you have any questions in
this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
Use only high quality tools and
accessories. in order to avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the unit.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL tools and accessories. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
The Drive Unit
Battery
Use only original STIHL
–
rechargeable batteries.
Use STIHL batteries only with
–
STIHL power tools and recharge
them only with STIHL chargers.
Charge the battery before using it.
–
Do not charge or use a defective,
–
damaged or deformed battery. Do
not open, damage or drop the
battery.
Store the battery out of the reach of
–
children.
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