Using The Hedge Trimmer - Stihl HSA 130 R Owner's Instruction Manual

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6.5

Using the Hedge Trimmer

6.5.1 Before Operation
WARNING
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the hedge trimmer only as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ Using a hedge trimmer that is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and
securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and
increase the risk of serious personal injury or death.
– Never operate a hedge trimmer that is modified
damaged, improperly maintained or not completely
and securely assembled.
– Always check your hedge trimmer for proper
condition and operation before starting work,
particularly the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout,
trigger switch, switch lever, front hand guard and
cutting blades.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch
lockout, trigger switch and switch lever move freely
and spring back into place when released. The
trigger switch must not engage until the retaining
latch is unlocked and the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
– The cutting blades must move only when the battery
is inserted, the retaining latch is unlocked and the
trigger switch lockout, trigger switch and switch lever
are depressed.
– If your hedge trimmer or any part is damaged or
does not function properly, take it to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the hedge
trimmer until the problem has been corrected.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the
hedge trimmer's socket:
– Check the electrical contacts in the socket and on
the plug of the connecting cord for corrosion or other
foreign matter. Keep clean.
– If the socket is dirty or corroded, take the unit to your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer, @ 15.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
and the trigger switch is in the off position before
inserting the battery connecting cord.
– Never carry the hedge trimmer with your finger on
the trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
connecting cord.
– Remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the hedge
trimmer. Remove the connecting cord in
the event of a malfunction or emergency,
and any time the hedge trimmer is not in
use.
– Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when it
is connected to a battery.
– Never store the hedge trimmer with the connecting
cord in the hedge trimmer's socket.
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