4 Safety Precautions
3.2
Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the hedge
trimmer and battery:
This symbol marks the filler opening for
STIHL multi-purpose grease.
1 LED lights up red. The battery is too
warm or too cold.
4 LEDs flash red. There is a fault in the
battery.
Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
WA
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
The battery is equipped with a Bluetooth
radio interface and can be paired with the
STIHL connected app.
The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer's specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning signs on the hedge trimmer
or battery:
Observe safety warnings and take the
necessary precautions.
Read and understand the User Manual
and keep it in a safe place for refer‐
ence.
Wear protective glasses.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Remove the battery during work inter‐
ruptions, transport, storage, mainte‐
nance or repair.
Protect the battery against heat and
fire.
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Do not immerse the battery in liquids.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL HSA 100.0 hedge trimmer is
designed for cutting hedges, shrubs, bushes and
undergrowth.
The hedge trimmer may be used in the rain.
The hedge trimmer is powered by a STIHL AP
battery or a STIHL AR battery.
The battery with
STIHL connected app enables customization and
the transfer of information to the battery using
®
Bluetooth
technology.
®
WARNING
■ Batteries not explicitly approved for the hedge
trimmer by STIHL may cause a fire or explo‐
sion. Persons may be seriously or fatally
injured, and property may be damaged.
► Use the hedge trimmer with a STIHL AP
battery or a STIHL AR battery.
■ Using the hedge trimmer or the battery for pur‐
poses for which they were not designed may
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
► Use the hedge trimmer as described in this
User Manual.
► Use the battery as described in this User
Manual, the STIHL AR battery User Man‐
ual, the STIHL connected app and at
www.connect.stihl.com.
4.3
The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the hedge trimmer and battery. The
user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
► If the hedge trimmer or battery is passed on
to another person: Always give them the
instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
in combination with the
instruction manual.
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