Safe Condition - Stihl HSA 25 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
￭ The charger is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the charger.
► Do not operate it in the rain or a damp
location.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible
surface.
► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between +5°C and +40°C.
￭ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6

Safe Condition

4.6.1 Shrub Shears
The shrub shears are in a safe condition if the following
points apply:
– The shrub shears are not damaged.
– The shrub shears are clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– The shrub shear blade or grass shear blade is properly
mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for these shrub
shears are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
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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.
► Work only with undamaged shrub shears.
► If the shrub shears are dirty or wet: Clean the shrub
shears and allow them to dry.
► Do not modify the shrub shears.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
shrub shears.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for these
shrub shears.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the shrub shears' openings.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.2 Cutting Blades
The cutting blades are in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Cutting blades are undamaged.
– Cutting blades are not deformed.
– Cutting blades move freely.
– Cutting blades are properly sharpened.
– Cutting blades have no burrs.
WARNING
￭ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the cutting
blades may come off and be thrown at high speed. This
can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with undamaged cutting blades.
► Make sure the cutting blades are properly sharpened
and deburred.
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