Stihl HSE 42 Instruction Manual page 19

2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
– Any extension cords used must comply with
the specifications for the particular application
– Check that the insulation of the power cord,
extension cord, plug and coupling is in good
condition
2.4 Holding and Guiding the
Machine
Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on
the handles. Wrap your fingers and thumbs
around the handles.
2.4.1 Right-handed users
Right hand on the control handle and left hand
on the loop handle.
2.4.2 Left-handed users
Left hand on the control handle and right hand
on the loop handle.
Make sure you have a firm and secure footing
and hold the unit so that the cutting blades are
always away from your body.
2.5 While working
In case of imminent danger or in an emergency,
switch off the motor immediately – release the
trigger switch and switch lever.
Ensure that there are no other people within the
working area.
Watch the cutting blades at all times – do not cut
areas of the hedge that you cannot see.
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Be extremely careful when cutting tall hedges;
check the other side of the hedge before starting
work.
The drive motor is not waterproof. To
reduce the risk of a short circuit or
electrocution, never work with the
power tool in the rain or in wet or very
damp locations.
Do not leave the power tool outdoors in the rain.
Your power tool is equipped with a system
designed to quickly stop the cutting blades – they
come to an immediate standstill as soon as you
release the trigger switch or the switch lever.
Check this function at regular, frequent intervals.
Do not operate the machine if the cutting blades
continue to run after switching off – risk of injury!
Contact your servicing dealer.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp,
snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground!
Clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings.
Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots – risk of tripping or stumbling!
2.5.1 When working at heights:
– Always use a lift bucket
– Never use the machine while standing on a
ladder or in a tree
– never work on an unstable surface
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
The gearbox becomes hot during operation. To
reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the
gearbox cover.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
stress for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Make sure the safety devices
are working properly. Never use a power tool
that is no longer safe to operate. In case of
doubt, contact a dealer.
Inspect the hedge and work area to avoid dam‐
aging the cutting blades:
– Remove stones, rocks, pieces of metal and
other solid objects
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