Stihl HSA 45 Instruction Manual page 10

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► Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended
when the activation key is inserted.
► Never store the activation key in the hedge
trimmer.
■ 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 switch‐
ing on the hedge trimmer,
6.6.2 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 activation
key 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 the hedge
trimmer with one hand.
► Never hold the material to be cut.
Never remove cut material without
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■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut inju‐
13.1.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut inju‐
6.6.3
■ Operate your hedge trimmer only under good
■ Your hedge trimmer is a one-person machine.
6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
first releasing the trigger switch and
removing the activation key.
► Release the trigger switch and
remove the activation key before
clearing jammed material.
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.
► Take special care in overgrown or wet ter‐
rain and always watch for hidden obstacles
such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes
and ditches to avoid stumbling or falling.
► Be extremely cautious when working on
slopes or uneven ground.
► For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other mate‐
rial, objects or vegetation that can increase
the danger of slipping, tripping or falling.
► Never operate the hedge trimmer above
shoulder height.
► Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
ries to the operator or bystanders from blade
contact:
► Keep hands, feet and other body
parts away from the cutting blades.
► Do not touch the cutting blades while the
activation key is inserted.
► Never touch moving cutting blades with
your hand or any other part of your body.
► If the cutting blades become jammed
by thick branches or other obstruc‐
tions, release the trigger switch, trig‐
ger switch lockout and switch lever
immediately and remove the activa‐
tion key before attempting to free the
blades.
Working Conditions
WARNING
visibility during favorable daylight conditions.
► Postpone the work if the weather is windy,
foggy, rainy or inclement.
► Bystanders, especially children, and ani‐
mals should not be allowed in the area
where it is in use.
► Switch off the hedge trimmer immediately if
you are approached.
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