Removing The Connecting Cord; Switching The Hedge Trimmer On And Off; Switching On - Stihl HSA 130 R Owner's Instruction Manual

15 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On and Off

To insert the connecting cord:
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► Line up the arrow on the connecting cord plug (1) with the
arrow on the socket (2).
► Push the plug straight into the socket with steady, even
pressure until it is fully inserted.

14.2 Removing the Connecting Cord

WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe personal injury from unintended
activation, always remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the hedge trimmer. Remove the
connecting cord in the event of malfunction or emergency
and any time the hedge trimmer is not in use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock or personal injury from
the loss of control, always switch off the trimmer before
removing the connecting cord from the socket.
To remove the connecting cord:
► Release trigger switch.
► Pull the plug straight out of the hedge trimmer socket with
steady, even pressure.
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NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or cold or
prolonged periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside
the recommended ambient temperature range can reduce
the performance and/or service life of the battery.
15 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On and
Off

15.1 Switching On

WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or bystanders from blade contact, keep hands, feet and
other parts of the body away from the cutting blades,
@ 6.5.2. Do not touch the cutting blades while the
connecting cord is inserted. Never touch moving cutting
blades with your hand or any part of your body, @ 6.5.4.
WARNING
Never operate your hedge trimmer if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 6.4. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your hedge trimmer, @ 6.3. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from loss of control,
always hold the hedge trimmer with both hands when you
are working, @ 6.5.2.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the hedge trimmer with one hand
firmly on the rear or control handle and the other hand
firmly on the front or loop handle.
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