Stihl ASA 85 Instruction Manual page 6

English
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear snug-fitting
safety glasses in accord-
ance with European
Standard EN 166. Make
sure the safety glasses
are a good fit.
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protective clothing and
equipment.
Transporting
Carry the backpack on your back or by
the handle.
Transport your cordless pruning shears
in the holster. Do not carry it hanging
from the connecting cord.
Transporting short distances during
cutting work
Always close the cutting blade, i.e.
–
standby mode.
Put your cordless pruning shears in
–
the holster.
Transporting over longer distances
Always close the cutting blade, i.e.
–
standby mode.
Move switch on controller to OFF.
–
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Disconnect the connecting cord
–
from the power tool.
Put your cordless pruning shears in
–
the holster.
Always remove the battery from the
battery bag when transporting the power
tool to and from the work area and in
vehicles.
Accessories
Only use original STIHL parts 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.
Drive
Battery
Observe the supplement sheet or
instruction manual for the STIHL battery
and keep in a safe place.
Further safety instructions – see
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
Battery charger
Observe the supplement sheet for the
STIHL charger and keep in a safe place.
Before Starting Work
To reduce the risk of accidents, never
attempt to modify the controls or the
safety devices in any way.
Check that your power tool is in good
condition before starting work. Do not
use your power tool if any of its parts are
damaged – risk of accidents.
Pay special attention to the following
parts of the pruning shears:
Cutting and anvil blades properly
–
assembled?
Correct play between cutting and
–
anvil blades?
Cutting and anvil blades in good
–
condition?
Trigger moves freely?
–
Handle clean, dry and free from oil
–
and dirt?
Pay special attention to the following
parts of the backpack:
Battery correctly fitted and secured
–
with the strap?
Backpack in good condition?
–
Harness in good condition?
–
Connecting cord, plug and
–
controller in good condition?
Never use defective or deformed
batteries.
During Operation
Wear the backpack under a jacket in
cold or wet weather conditions. Dry off
your power tool after finishing work. Do
not leave the power tool on the ground
or in the wet.
Take special care in slippery conditions,
on slopes or uneven ground.
ASA 85