Stihl HSA 60 Owner's Instruction Manual page 9

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 com‐
partment for corrosion or other foreign
matter and keep clean.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning,
damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed
battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on
switching 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 bat‐
tery.
– Never carry the hedge trimmer with your
finger on the trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch before remov‐
ing the battery.
– Remove the battery
– Never leave the hedge trimmer unatten‐
ded when the battery is inserted.
– Never store the battery in the hedge trim‐
mer.
■ Before switching on your hedge trimmer, take
the following steps to reduce the risk of per‐
sonal injury, loss of control or inadvertent con‐
tact with the cutting attachment:
– Be sure that the cutting blades are clear
of you and all other obstructions and
objects, including the ground.
– Never switch on the hedge trimmer with
material between the cutting blades.
– Read and follow the instructions on
switching on the hedge trimmer,
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15.1.
before assembling, trans‐
porting, adjusting, inspect‐
ing, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the
hedge trimmer, and any
other time it is not in use.
15.1.
6.5.2 Holding and Controlling the Hedge
Trimmer
WARNING
■ To maintain a firm grip and properly control
your hedge trimmer:
– Keep the handles clean and dry at all
times. Keep them free of moisture, pitch,
oil, grease and resin.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to
the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐
trol:
– Always hold the hedge trimmer firmly with
both hands when you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the han‐
dles, keeping the handles cradled
between your thumb and forefinger (see
illustration).
– Position the hedge trimmer in such a way
that all parts of your body are clear of the
cutting attachment whenever the battery
is inserted.
■ Operating the hedge trimmer with one hand
may lead to loss of control and is therefore
extremely dangerous. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury to the operator or
bystanders from loss of control:
– Never attempt to operate
– Never hold the material to
– Release the trigger switch
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut inju‐
ries to the operator or bystanders from loss of
control, keep proper footing and balance at all
times:
– Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or
while standing on any other insecure sup‐
port.
English
the hedge trimmer with
one hand.
be cut. Never remove cut
material without first
releasing the trigger
switch and removing the
battery.
and remove the battery
before clearing jammed
material.
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