Safety Precautions - Stihl HL 75 Assembling, Safety Precautions, Operating Instructions, Maintenance

Safety Precautions

Warning!
Because a hedge cutter is
a high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal
injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand and
observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
owner's manual and the
safety instructions periodically. Careless
or improper use of any hedgecutter may
cause serious or fatal injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your hedge cutter. Observe
all applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
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Warning!
The use of any hedge cutter may be
hazardous. If the cutting tool comes in
contact with your body, it will cut you.
Striking solid foreign objects such as
stones, fence wire or metal could
damage the cutting attachment and may
cause blades to crack, chip or break.
HL 75, HL 75 K
STIHL does not recommend the use of
hedge cutters when cutting in areas
where the blades could contact such
objects.
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Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use a
hedge cutter. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where a hedge cutter
is in use.
The operator is responsible for avoiding
injury of third parties and damage to
their property.
Never let the hedge cutter run
unattended.
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Warning!
Do not lend or rent your hedge cutter
without the owner's manual. Be sure that
anyone using your hedge cutter
understands the information contained
in this manual.
Safe use of a hedge cutter involves
1. the operator
2. the hedge cutter
3. the use of the hedge cutter.
English / USA
THE OPERATOR!
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate a
hedge cutter when you are fatigued.
Be alert - if you get tired while operating
your hedge cutter, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of control.
Working with any hedge cutter can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating
a hedge cutter. Prolonged use of a
hedge cutter (or other machines)
exposing the operator to vibrations may
produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's
phenomenon) or carpal tunnel
syndrome. These conditions reduce the
hand's ability to feel and regulate
temperature, produce numbness and
burning sensations and may cause
nerve and circulation damage and tissue
necrosis.
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