Stihl HSA 60.0 Instruction Manual page 10

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► Bystanders, especially children, and ani‐
mals 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 the battery is inserted.
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove
the battery 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 combusti‐
ble gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other com‐
bustible materials and substances. To reduce
the risk of fire and explosion:
► Never operate the hedge trimmer in a loca‐
tion where combustible gases, liquids,
vapors, dusts or other combustible materi‐
als 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 substan‐
ces.
■ Use of this hedge trimmer (including sharpen‐
ing 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
ECCC, CCOHS and PHAC and other
authoritative sources on hazardous materi‐
als if you are unfamiliar with the risks asso‐
ciated 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 sus‐
ceptible persons to have an allergic or asth‐
matic reaction. Substantial or repeated inhala‐
tion 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 cut‐
ting blades.
► To the extent possible, operate the hedge
trimmer so that the wind or operating proc‐
ess directs any dust, mist or other particu‐
late matter raised by the hedge trimmer
away from the operator.
► When respirable dust or other particulate
matter cannot be kept at or near back‐
ground levels, always wear a respirator that
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
is approved by PHAC and rated for work‐
site-specific conditions. Follow the recom‐
mendations of governmental authorities
(e.g., CCOHS/PHAC) 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 warn‐
ings that accompanied the substance coat‐
ing the vegetation or surrounding ground.
6.5.4 Operating Instructions
DANGER
■ Contact with blade will result in serious per‐
sonal injury.
► Keep hands away from blade.
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut inju‐
ries 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.
► Never hold the material to be cut.
Never remove cut material without
first releasing the trigger switch and
removing the battery.
► Release the trigger switch and
remove the battery 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 when
the battery is inserted, even when the cut‐
ting blades are not moving.
► If the cutting blades become jammed
by branches or other obstructions,
switch off the hedge trimmer immedi‐
ately and remove the battery 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 battery.
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