Stihl HSA 130 R Owner's Instruction Manual page 16

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– Keep hands, feet and other body parts
away from the cutting blades.
– Do not touch the cutting blades while the connecting
cord is inserted in the hedge trimmer.
– 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, trigger switch
lockout and switch lever immediately and
remove the connecting cord from the
hedge trimmer before attempting to free
the blades.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from tripping or losing control
of the hedge trimmer:
– Adjust the battery backpack harness straps so that
the backplate fits snugly and securely against your
back. Never carry an AR backpack battery or the AP
Battery Backpack with the carrying straps over one
shoulder.
– If working with the STIHL AP Battery Bag with
Connecting Cord, make sure it is attached securely
to your STIHL Battery Belt, STIHL Battery Backpack
or a quick-release work belt.
– Position and secure the connecting cord so that it
will not interfere with proper working technique or
your ability to control the hedge trimmer. Secure the
connecting cord as directed in the instruction manual
for your AR backpack battery, AP Battery Bag with
Connecting Cord, STIHL Battery Belt or STIHL
Battery Backpack.
– Keep the connecting cord away from the cutting
blades.
– Remain aware of the location of the connecting cord
while working. Prevent it from contacting the cutting
blades or catching on other objects, which could
cause you to lose balance or control, resulting in
serious personal injury and property damage.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6.5.3 Working Conditions
WARNING
￭ Operate your hedge trimmer only under good visibility
during favorable daylight conditions.
– Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy,
rainy or inclement.
￭ Your hedge trimmer is a one-person machine.
– Bystanders, especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where it is in use.
– Switch off the hedge trimmer immediately if you are
approached.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and
unauthorized users:
– Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when it
is connected to a battery.
– Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
connecting cord during work breaks and any other
time the hedge trimmer is not in use.
￭ Sparks generated from operation of the hedge trimmer
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 hedge trimmer 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., OSHA) for identifying
and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases,
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials
and substances.
￭ Use of this hedge trimmer (including sharpening the
cutting blades) can generate dust and other substances
containing chemicals known to cause respiratory
problems, cancer, birth defects and other reproductive
harm.
– Consult governmental agencies such as EPA,
OSHA, CARB and NIOSH and other authoritative
sources on hazardous materials if you are unfamiliar
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