Stihl HSA 25 Instruction Manual page 13

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Ensure that the retaining latch and trigger switch
move freely and always spring back to the stop
position when released. The trigger switch must not
engage until the retaining latch is unlocked.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
– The cutting blades must move only when the battery
is inserted, the retaining latch is unlocked and the
trigger switch is depressed.
– If your garden shears or any part are damaged or do
not function properly, take them to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the garden
shears until the problem has been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery:
– Check the contacts in the battery compartment for
corrosion or other foreign matter and keep clean. If
the socket is dirty or corroded, take the unit to your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
garden shears, @ 15.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
and the trigger switch is in the off position before
inserting the battery.
– Never carry the garden shears with your finger on
the trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
battery.
– Remove the battery before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, inspecting,
cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the garden shears and any other
time they are not in use.
– Never leave the garden shears unattended when the
battery is inserted.
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– Never store the battery in the garden shears.
￭ Before switching on your garden shears, take the
following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury, loss
of control or inadvertent contact:
– Be sure that the cutting blades are clear of you and
all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground.
– Never switch on the garden shears with material
between the cutting blades.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
garden shears, @ 15.1.
6.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Garden Shears
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your garden
shears:
– Keep the handle clean and dry at all times. Keep it
free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Always hold the garden shears firmly with either your
left or right hand when you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the handle, keeping
the handle cradled between your thumb and
forefinger (see illustration above).
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