Intended Use; Operator - Stihl HSA 25 Instruction Manual

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3) Keep Children Away – All bystanders should be kept at a
distance from work area.
4) Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Heavy-duty work
gloves (e.g. made of leather or other wear resistant
material) and substantial footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
5) Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Tool – Do not use tool for any job except that for
which it is intended.
7) Avoid Unintentional Starting – Do not carry garden shears
with finger on the trigger switch.
8) Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the garden shears.
9) Don't Force Garden Shears – They will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which they were designed.
10)Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
11)Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate garden shears when you are tired.
12)Store Garden Shears Indoors – When not in use, garden
shears should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out
of reach of children with the battery removed.
13)Maintain Garden Shears With Care – Keep cutting
attachment clean for best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
14)Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the garden
shears, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15)Keep hands away from blades.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6.2

Intended Use

WARNING
￭ These garden shears are designed for light-duty trimming
of grass and ornamental shrubs in yards and gardens
around the home. They are not intended to replace your
hedge trimmer. Use of the garden shears for operations
different than intended could result in serious injury or
death.
– Use the garden shears only for light-duty trimming
tasks around the home and garden.
– Do not use it for any other purposes.
￭ Improper use could result in personal injury or property
damage, including damage to the garden shears.
– Use the garden shears, battery and charger only as
described in this manual.
￭ The STIHL 5120.4 battery is designed for use only with
the STIHL HSA 25.
￭ The charger provided with the HSA 25 is designed for
charging the STIHL 5120.4 battery only.
6.3

Operator

WARNING
￭ Working with the garden shears can be strenuous. The
operator must be in good physical condition and mental
health. To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue
and loss of control:
– Check with your doctor before using the garden
shears if you have any health condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work.
– Do not operate the garden shears while under the
influence of any substance (drug, alcohol or
medication, etc.) that might impair vision, balance,
dexterity or judgment.
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