Stihl HSA 26 Instruction Manual page 15

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper
footing and balance at all times:
– Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or while
standing on any other insecure support.
– Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and
always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid
stumbling or falling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
– For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects
or vegetation that can increase the danger of
slipping, tripping or falling.
– Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from blade contact:
– Keep hands, feet and other body parts
away from the cutting blades.
– Do not touch the cutting blades while the battery is
inserted.
– Never touch moving cutting blades with your hand or
any other part of your body.
– If the cutting blades become jammed by
thick branches or other obstructions,
release the trigger switch and retaining
latch immediately and remove the
battery before attempting to free the
blades.
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6.6.3 Working Conditions
WARNING
￭ Operate your garden shears only under good visibility
during favorable daylight conditions.
– Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy,
rainy or inclement.
￭ Your garden shears are a one-person machine.
– Bystanders, especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where they are in use.
– Switch off the garden shears immediately if you are
approached.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and
unauthorized users:
– Never leave the garden shears unattended when the
battery is inserted.
– Switch off the garden shears and remove the battery
during work breaks and any other time the garden
shears are not in use.
￭ Sparks generated from operation of the garden shears
may be capable of igniting combustible gases, liquids,
vapors, dusts or other combustible materials and
substances. To reduce the risk of fire and explosion:
– Never operate the garden shears in a location where
combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other
combustible materials and substances are present.
– Read and follow recommendations issued by
government authorities (e.g., CCOHS) for identifying
and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases,
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials
and substances.
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