Stihl HSA 45 Instruction Manual page 14

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￭ Before inserting the activation key:
– Check the electrical contacts of the activation key
and activation key socket for corrosion or other
foreign matter. Keep clean.
– Never insert a damaged, deformed or corroded
activation key.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer, @ 13.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
before inserting the activation key.
– Never carry the hedge trimmer with your finger on
the trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
activation key.
– Remove the activation key before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the hedge trimmer
and any other time it is not in use.
– 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 personal injury, loss
of control or inadvertent contact:
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer, @ 13.1.
– 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.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 control:
– Always hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both
hands when you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles,
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 motor is running.
￭ 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.
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