Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl HSA 56 Instruction Manual

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4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the hedge trimmer or flying debris. Innocent
bystanders , children and animals may be seriously
injured.
► Keep other persons, children and animals away from
the work area.
￭ The hedge trimmer is not waterproof. The hedge trimmer
may be damaged if it is used in the rain or a damp location.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
￭ The hedge trimmer's electric motor may produce sparks.
Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Keep children away.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
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► Use and store your blower at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.5.3 Charger
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charger or electric current. Children may sustain
serious or fatal injuries.
► Keep children away.
￭ The charger is not waterproof. The charger may be
damaged if it is used in the rain or a damp location.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible
surface.
► Use the charger at temperatures between -10°C and
+50°C.
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