Stihl HL-KM Instruction Manual page 9

NIOSH and occupational and trade
associations with respect to dust
("particulate matter"). When the
inhalation of dust cannot be
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or
near the ambient (background) level, the
operator and any bystanders should
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH /
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Do not operate your power tool using the
starting throttle lock, as you do not have
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the engine immediately – move the slide
control / stop switch / momentary stop
switch to 0 or STOP.
See section of your KombiEngine
instruction manual on the proper use of
the slide control / stop switch /
momentary stop switch.
WARNING
The cutting blades continue to move for
a short period after the throttle trigger is
released.
Accelerating the engine while the blades
are blocked increases the load and will
cause the clutch to slip continuously.
This may result in overheating and
damage to important components (e.g.
clutch, polymer housing components) –
which can then increase the risk of injury
from the blades moving while the engine
is idling.
HL-KM
WARNING
On units with an adjustable cutter bar:
Carefully adjust the cutter bar to the
desired cutting position.To reduce the
risk of injury, never touch the cutting
blades while making adjustments. Only
adjust the cutter bar when the blades are
no longer moving.
The power tool
has a large range.
In order to reduce
15m (50ft)
the risk of per-
sonal or even fatal
injury to bystand-
ers from falling
objects or inad-
vertent contact
with the moving
cutting blades of
your power tool
always keep
bystanders at least
50 feet (15 m)
away when the
power tool is
running.
Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
WARNING
Before you start work, examine the
hedge area for stones, glass, fence wire,
metal, trash or other solid objects which
could damage the cutting blades.
Take particular care when cutting
hedges next to or against wire fences.
Do not touch the wire with the cutting
blades. When working close to the
ground, make sure that no sand, grit or
stones get between the cutting blades.
Striking solid foreign objects such as
stones, fence wire or metal could
damage the cutting attachment and may
cause blades to crack, chip or break.
STIHL does not recommend the use of
your power tool when cutting in areas
where the blades could contact such
objects.
WARNING
Observe the cutting blades at all times –
do not cut any areas of the hedge that
you cannot see. When cutting the top of
a taller hedge, check the other side of
the hedge frequently for bystanders,
animals and obstructions.
DANGER
Your power tool is not
insulated against electric
shock. To reduce the risk
of electrocution, never
operate this power tool in
the vicinity of any wires or
cables (power, etc.)
which may be carrying
electric current.
WARNING
If the cutting tool becomes clogged or
stuck, always shut off the engine and
make sure the cutting tool has stopped
before cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc.
should be cleaned off the cutting tool at
regular intervals.
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