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Read and follow all safety precau‐
tions in the instruction manual.
Improper use can lead to serious
or fatal personal injury or property
damage.
To reduce the risk of eye injury,
always wear proper eye protec‐
tion,
To reduce the risk of cut injuries,
keep hands, feet and other body
parts away from the cutting
blades,
To reduce the risk of injury or
property damage from unintended
activation, remove the battery any
time the hedge trimmer is not in
use,
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not expose the hedge
trimmer to rain, water or exces‐
sive moisture. Store it indoors. If it
is exposed to rain or very damp
conditions, take it to your author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer
before further operation,
To reduce the risk of personal
injury or property damage from
fire or electric shock, keep the
charger dry. Protect it from rain,
water, liquids and damp condi‐
tions. For indoor use only,
To reduce the risk of personal
injury or property damage from
fire, explosion or burns, including
chemical burns, do not disassem‐
ble, crush, drop, damage or heat
the battery above 212 °F
(100 °C). Never expose it to fire
or incinerate,
To reduce the risk of personal
injury or property damage from a
short circuit, fire or explosion,
keep the battery dry. Protect it
from rain, water, liquids and damp
conditions. Never immerse the
battery in water or other liquids,
7.
5
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
5.1
Introduction
This chapter contains the prescribed general
safety warnings and instructions for handheld,
motor-operated electric power tools. Additional
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6.3.
6.5.4.
6.4.
6.4.
7.
5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
important warnings and instructions are provided
in subsequent chapters of this manual.
WARNING
■ Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustra‐
tions and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions lis‐
ted below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
■ Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat‐
tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5.2
Work Area Safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
5.3
Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
8.
use any adapter plugs with earthed (groun‐
ded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce the risk of elec‐
tric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entan‐
gled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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