Stihl HSA 25 Instruction Manual page 14

English
￭ 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).
– Position the garden shears in such a way that all
parts of your body are clear of the cutting attachment
whenever the motor is running.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper
footing and balance at all times:
– Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or while
standing on any other insecure support.
– Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and
always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid
stumbling or falling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
– For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects
or vegetation that can increase the danger of
slipping, tripping or falling.
– Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from blade contact:
– Keep hands, feet and other body parts
away from the cutting blades.
– Do not touch the cutting blades while the battery is
inserted.
– Never touch moving cutting blades with your hand or
any other part of your body.
– If the cutting blades become jammed by
thick branches or other obstructions,
release the trigger switch and retaining
latch immediately and remove the
battery before attempting to free the
blades.
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