Stihl HSA 60.0 Instruction Manual page 7

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
► Do not operate the hedge trimmer while
under the influence of any substance (drug,
alcohol or medication, etc.) that might
impair vision, balance, dexterity or judg‐
ment.
► Be alert. Do not operate the hedge trimmer
when you are tired. Take a break if you
become tired.
► Do not permit minors to use the hedge trim‐
mer.
■ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the
electric motor of this hedge trimmer should not
interfere with a pacemaker.
► However, persons with a pacemaker or
other implanted medical device should con‐
sult their physician and device manufac‐
turer before operating this hedge trimmer.
6.3 Personal Protective Equipment
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury:
► Always wear proper clothing and protective
apparel, including proper eye protection.
■ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may
result if hair, clothing or apparel make contact
with the moving cutting blades or otherwise
become entangled in the components of the
hedge trimmer. To reduce the risk of severe
personal injury:
► Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing
that also allows complete freedom of
movement.
► Wear overalls or long pants made of
heavy material to help protect your
legs. Do not wear shorts.
► Wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket.
► Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neck‐
ties, flared or cuffed pants, jewelry and any
other apparel that could be caught on
branches, brush or the moving cutting
attachment.
► Secure hair above shoulder level before
starting work.
■ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
► Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate
side protection that are impact-rated
and marked as complying with
CSA Z94.
■ Good footing is very important. To help main‐
tain a secure footing and reduce the risk of
injury while working:
► Wear substantial footwear with non-
slip soles. Do not wear sandals, flip-
flops, open-toed or similar footwear.
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■ To improve your grip and help protect your
hands:
► Always wear heavy-duty non-slip
work gloves made of leather or
another wear-resistant material
when handling the hedge trimmer or
its cutting blades.
6.4 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
► Do not expose the hedge trimmer to
rain, water or excessive moisture.
► Never immerse the hedge trimmer in
water or other liquids.
► Store the hedge trimmer indoors.
■ The cutting blades have many sharp cutters.
Making contact with the cutters may result in
serious laceration injuries, even if the cutting
blades are not moving. To reduce the risk of
such injuries:
► Keep hands, feet and other parts of your
body away from the cutting blades.
► Never hold the material to be cut.
► Never remove cut material without first
releasing the trigger switch and removing
the battery.
► Wear heavy-duty work gloves when han‐
dling the hedge trimmer or its cutting
blades.
► Never touch the moving cutting blades with
your hand or any other part of your body.
► Cover the cutting blades with a blade scab‐
bard before transporting or storing the
hedge trimmer to reduce the risk of inadver‐
tent contact.
■ This battery-powered hedge trimmer is inten‐
ded only for light-duty garden and landscape
maintenance around the home. Use for other
purposes may increase the risk of personal
injury and property damage.
► Do not attempt to cut any material other
than hedges, shrubs, bushes or similar soft
vegetation. Do not cut stems, branches or
other vegetation greater than 0.55 in.
(14 mm) thick.
► Read and follow the operating instructions
in this manual for approved applications,
17.
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the
operator and bystanders:
► Always release the trigger switch
and remove the battery before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing, main‐
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