Stihl HSA 130 R Owner's Instruction Manual page 17

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
with the risks associated with the particular
substances you are cutting or with which you are
working.
￭ Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such
as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated
inhalation of dust or other airborne contaminants,
especially those with a smaller particle size, may cause
respiratory or other illnesses.
– Control dust at the source where possible.
– Always work with properly sharpened cutting blades.
– To the extent possible, operate the hedge trimmer
so that the wind or operating process directs any
dust, mist or other particulate matter raised by the
hedge trimmer away from the operator.
– When respirable dust or other particulate matter
cannot be kept at or near background levels, always
wear a respirator that is approved by NIOSH and
rated for worksite-specific conditions. Follow the
recommendations of governmental authorities (e.g.,
OSHA/NIOSH) and occupational and trade
associations.
￭ If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is
coated with a chemical substance, such as pesticide or
herbicide:
– Read and follow the instructions and warnings that
accompanied the substance coating the vegetation
or surrounding ground.
6.5.4 Operating Instructions
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from blade contact:
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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.
– Never touch moving cutting blades with
your hand or any other part of your body.
– Never hold the material to be cut. Never
remove cut material without first
releasing the trigger switch and
removing the connecting cord.
– Release the trigger switch and remove
the connecting cord before clearing
jammed material.
￭ To reduce the risk of severe personal injuries from
unintentional starting:
– Never touch the cutting blades with your hand or any
other part of your body while the hedge trimmer is
connected to a battery, even when the cutting blades
are not moving.
– 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.
￭ The cutting blades continue to move for a short period
after the trigger switch or switch lever is fully released.
– Wait for the cutting blades to stop before walking
with the hedge trimmer or putting it down.
￭ In the event of an emergency, switch off the motor
immediately and remove the connecting cord from the
hedge trimmer.
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