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► Replace worn or damaged labels.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If that
liquid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured, and property may
be damaged.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
► If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐
guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or
water.
4.6.4
Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Charger is undamaged.
– Charger is clean and dry.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety
requirements, they will no longer function
properly and safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the
charger and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger's open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
4.7
Operation
WARNING
■ Always work within calling distance of others
so that you can summon help in an emer‐
gency.
► Make sure that people are within earshot
outside the working area.
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. The user
may lose control of the pruning shears and
may trip, fall and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and methodically.
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► If light conditions and visibility are poor: Do
not use the pruning shears.
► Operate the pruning shears alone.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
Use a mobile elevating work platform or
secure scaffolding.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
■ The cutting blade can be damaged if it makes
contact with a hard object.
► Before starting work, check the work area
for hard objects and remove them.
► Do not cut into wire.
■ The moving cutting blade can seriously injure
the user.
► Keep your free hand at least 40 cm
away from the cutting blade.
► Never touch the cutting blade.
► Before a changing a work location,
close the cutting blade.
► If the pruning shears are briefly put
down: Switch off the pruning shears.
■ If the behavior of the pruning shears changes
during operation or feels unusual, they 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.
■ Vibrations may occur while using the pruning
shears.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disorder occur: Con‐
sult a doctor.
DANGER
■ Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with the cutting blade and
damage the cables. This may result in serious
or fatal injury to the user.
► Do not operate in the vicinity of live cables.
4.8
Charging
WARNING
■ A damaged or defective charger may produce
an unusual smell or emit smoke during the
charging process. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
■ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if
heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result
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