Operation - Stihl HSA 26 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the charger and allow
it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger's openings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with metallic
objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
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Operation

WARNING
￭ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user may stumble, fall and be seriously
injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your shrub
shears.
► Operate the shrub shears alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep a good
balance. If it is necessary to work at heights: Use a lift
bucket or a safe platform.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
￭ Working above shoulder height can cause you to tire
quickly. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work above shoulder height for short periods only.
► Take regular breaks.
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￭ If the moving cutting blades make contact with a hard
object they can be brought to a sudden stop. The reactive
forces that occur can cause the user to lose control of the
shrub shears and be seriously injured.
► Before starting work, check the shrub or grass for hard
objects and remove any such objects.
￭ The moving cutting blades can cut the user. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Keep your free hand away from the cutting
blades.
► Do not touch moving cutting blades.
► If the cutting blades are blocked by an
object: Switch off the shrub shears and
remove the battery. Then remove the object
causing the blockage.
￭ If the behavior of the shrub shears changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe
condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
￭ Vibrations may occur while using the shrub shears.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
￭ Note that the cutting blades continue to run for about 1
second after you release the trigger. The moving cutting
blades can cut the user. This can result in serious injuries.
► Hold the shrub shears firmly by the control
handle and wait until the cutting blades
come to a complete standstill.
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