Guide To Using This Manual; Overview - Stihl HSA 40.0 Instruction Manual

2 Guide to Using this Manual

Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our
customers' requirements. The products are
designed for reliability even under extreme con‐
ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.
Our dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service
support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐
tainable and responsible handling of natural
resources. This user manual is intended to help
you use your STIHL product safely and in an
environmentally friendly manner over a long
service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope
you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Applicable Documentation
Local safety regulations apply.
► Read, understand and save the following
documents in addition to this instruction man‐
ual:
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and
products with built in batteries:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2 Symbols used with warnings in
the text
WARNING
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
serious injuries or death.
► The measures indicated can avoid serious
injuries or death.
NOTICE
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
damage to property.
► The measures indicated can avoid damage
to property.
0458-037-9801-A
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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Overview

3.1 Hedge Trimmer, Battery and
Charger
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1 Loop handle
The loop handle is used to hold, control and
carry the hedge trimmer.
2 Control bar
The control bar switches the hedge trimmer
on and off together with the trigger.
3 Battery compartment
The battery compartment holds the battery.
4 Trigger lockout
The trigger lockout unlocks the trigger.
5 Control handle
The control handle is used to control, hold
and guide the hedge trimmer.
6 Ring
The ring serves to hang up the hedge trim‐
mer.
7 Trigger
The trigger switches the hedge trimmer on
and off together with the control bar.
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