Stihl HSA 60.0 Instruction Manual page 8

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taining or storing the hedge trimmer,
and any other time it is not in use.
► Release the trigger switch and remove the
battery before clearing jammed material.
► Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended
when the battery is inserted.
■ Although certain unauthorized attachments
may fit your STIHL hedge trimmers, their use
may be extremely dangerous. Only attach‐
ments supplied by STIHL or expressly
approved by STIHL for use with this specific
model are recommended.
► Use only attachments supplied or expressly
approved by STIHL.
► Never modify this hedge trimmer in any
way.
► Never attempt to modify or override the
hedge trimmer's controls or safety devices
in any way.
► Never use a hedge trimmer that has been
modified or altered from its original design.
■ If the hedge trimmer is dropped or subjected
to similar heavy impacts:
► Check that it is undamaged, in good condi‐
tion and functioning properly before con‐
tinuing work.
► Check that the controls and safety devices
are working properly.
► Check the LEDs for error messages,
12.1.2.
► Check that the battery has not been dam‐
aged. Never use or charge a malfunction‐
ing, damaged, cracked, leaking or
deformed battery.
► Never work with a damaged or malfunction‐
ing battery or hedge trimmer. In case of
doubt, have the hedge trimmer and battery
checked by your authorized STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
■ If the hedge trimmer or battery is damaged,
not working properly, has been left outdoors
and exposed to rain or damp conditions, or
dropped into water or other liquid, its compo‐
nents may no longer function properly and
safety devices may be inoperative. To reduce
the risk of personal injury and property dam‐
age:
► Take the hedge trimmer and battery to your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be
checked before further operation.
■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifi‐
cally designed to match your hedge trimmer
and meet safety and performance require‐
ments. Use of parts that are not authorized or
approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal
injury or property damage.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
► STIHL recommends that only identical
STIHL replacement parts be used.
6.5 Using the Hedge Trimmer
6.5.1 Before Operation
WARNING
■ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in per‐
sonal injury and property damage.
► Use the hedge trimmer only as described in
this instruction manual.
■ Using a hedge trimmer that is modified, dam‐
aged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or
not completely and securely assembled can
lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of
serious personal injury or death.
► Never operate a hedge trimmer that is
modified damaged, improperly maintained
or not completely and securely assembled.
► Always check your hedge trimmer for
proper condition and operation before start‐
ing work, particularly the trigger switch lock‐
out, ergo-lever, trigger switch, switch lever,
front hand guard and cutting blades.
► Ensure that the trigger switch lockout, ergo-
lever, trigger switch and switch lever move
freely and spring back into place when
released.
► Never attempt to modify or override the
controls or safety devices in any way.
► The cutting blades must move only when
the battery is inserted and the trigger switch
and switch lever are depressed.
► If your hedge trimmer or any part is dam‐
aged or does not function properly, take it
to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
Do not use the hedge trimmer until the
problem has been corrected.
■ Before inserting the battery:
► Check the contacts in the battery compart‐
ment for corrosion or other foreign matter
and keep clean.
► Never insert or use a malfunctioning, dam‐
aged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
► Read and follow the instructions on switch‐
ing on the hedge trimmer,
■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal
injury or death from unintentional starting:
► Be sure the trigger switch lockout is in the
locked position and the trigger switch is in
the off position before inserting the battery.
► Never carry the hedge trimmer with your
finger on the trigger switch.
► Release the trigger switch before removing
the battery.
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