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stop. The reactive forces that occur can cause
the user to lose control of the hedge trimmer
and be seriously injured.
► Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both
hands.
► Before starting work, check hedge for hard
objects and remove any such objects.
■ The moving cutting blades can cut the user.
This may result in serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch moving cutting blades.
► If the cutting blades are jammed by
an object: Switch off the hedge trim‐
mer and remove the battery. Only
then remove the object.
■ If the behavior of the hedge trimmer changes
during operation or feels unusual, it may no
longer be in a safe condition. This may result
in serious injury to people and damage to
property.
► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
tact a STIHL authorized dealer.
■ Hedge trimmer vibrations may occur during
operation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disorder occur: Con‐
sult a doctor.
■ Note that the cutting blades continue to run for
about 1 second after you release the trigger.
The moving cutting blades may cut the user.
People may suffer serious injuries as a result.
► Hold the hedge trimmer firmly by the control
handle and loop handle and wait until the
cutting blades come to a complete stand‐
still.
DANGER
■ Working near live electric cables may result in
accidental contact with and damage to the cut‐
ting blades. This may result in serious or fatal
injury to the user.
► Do not carry out any work near live cables.
4.8
Transporting
4.8.1
Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■ The hedge trimmer may turn over or shift dur‐
ing transport. This may result in injury to peo‐
ple and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
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► Secure the hedge trimmer with lashing
straps or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
4.8.2
Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9
Storing
4.9.1
Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a hedge trimmer. Children may
be seriously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Store the hedge trimmer out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the hedge trimmer and metal components.
This can damage the hedge trimmer.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry
condition.
4.9.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
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