Stihl HLA 65 Instruction Manual page 39

Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete free-
dom of movement. Wear
snug-fitting clothing, an
overall and jacket combi-
nation, do not wear a
work coat.
Avoid clothing that could get caught on
branches or brush or moving parts of the
machine. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or
jewelry. Tie up and confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear sturdy shoes with
non-slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear close-fit-
ting safety glasses in
accordance with Euro-
pean Standard EN 166.
Make sure the safety
glasses are a comforta-
ble and snug fit.
Hearing protection is recommended,
e.g. earplugs or ear muffs.
Wear a safety hard hat where there is a
danger of head injuries from falling
objects.
Wear heavy-duty work
gloves made of durable
material (e.g. leather).
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protective clothing and
equipment.
HLA 65, HLA 85
The Power Tool
Never attempt to modify your machine in
any way since this may increase the risk
of personal injury. STIHL excludes all
liability for personal injury and damage
to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
Transporting the Power Tool
Always switch off the power tool, move
the retaining latch to ƒ and remove the
battery – even when you carry the
machine for short distances. This avoids
the risk of the motor starting
unintentionally.
Always fit the blade guard (scabbard)
before carrying your hedge trimmer
short distances.
Move the cutter bar to the transport
position and make sure it is properly
engaged.
Carry the power tool properly balanced
by the drive tube – cutting blades behind
you.
Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure
the power tool to prevent turnover and
damage.
Cleaning the Machine
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
your power tool. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the power tool.
Do not spray the power tool with water.
Storing the Unit
When the machine is not in use, store it
so that it does not endanger others.
Secure it against unauthorized use.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Only use cutting blades and accessories
that are explicitly approved for this
power tool by STIHL or are technically
identical. If you have any questions in
this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
Use only high quality tools and
accessories in order to avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL tools and accessories. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
Drive
Battery
Observe the information in the leaflet or
instruction manual supplied with the
STIHL battery and keep it in a safe
place.
For further notes on safety see
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
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