Stihl HSA 26 Instruction Manual page 28

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– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good
physical condition and
mental health to operate
and work with the shrub
shears, battery and
charger. If the user's phys‐
ical, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or
she may work only under
the supervision of or as
instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
shrub shears, battery and charger.
– The user must be of legal
age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in
accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received
instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other
experienced user before
working with the shrub
shears and using the
charger for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair may be caught in the shrub shears
during operation. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
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■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► Wear a long-sleeved, close-fitting top and
long trousers.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood,
brush or the shrub shears. Not wearing suita‐
ble clothing may result in serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ The user may come into contact with the mov‐
ing cutting blades while working. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Wear robust footwear.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ The user may come into contact with the cut‐
ting blades during cleaning or servicing. This
may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Shrub Shears
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the shrub shears or
thrown objects. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously injured and damage to
property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and ani‐
mals away from the work area.
► Do not leave the shrub shears unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the shrub shears.
■ The shrub shears are 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 shrub shears.
4 Safety Precautions
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