Important Safety Instructions; Introduction - Stihl HSA 26 Instruction Manual

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d) When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit,
make sure all power switches are off and the battery is
disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the garden shears
while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in
serious personal injury.
e) Hold the garden shears by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring. Cutter
blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the garden shears "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
f) Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area.
Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes
and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
g) Do not use the garden shears in bad weather conditions,
especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases
the risk of being struck by lightning.
DANGER
￭ Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will
result in serious personal injury.
6 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
6.1

Introduction

This section contains the prescribed general safety
warnings and instructions for handheld, motor-operated
electric garden shears with mounted grass blades.
Additional important warnings and instructions are provided
in subsequent sections of this manual.
WARNING
￭ When using electric garden shears, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE GRASS
SHEARS!
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use garden shears
in damp or wet locations.
2) Don't Use In Rain.
3) Keep Children Away – All bystanders should be kept at a
distance from work area.
4) Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Heavy-duty work
gloves (e.g. made of leather or other wear resistant
material) and substantial footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
5) Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Tool – Do not use tool for any job except that for
which it is intended.
7) Avoid Unintentional Starting – Do not carry garden shears
with finger on the trigger switch.
8) Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the garden shears.
9) Don't Force Garden Shears – They will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which they were designed.
10)Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
11)Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate garden shears when you are tired.
12)Store Garden Shears Indoors – When not in use, garden
shears should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out
of reach of children with the battery removed.
13)Maintain Garden Shears With Care – Keep cutting
attachment clean for best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
14)Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the garden
shears, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
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