Stihl HL-KM Instruction Manual page 5

English
See also notes on "Before Starting" in
the instruction manual of the
KombiEngine you are using.
Holding arid Controlling the Power
Tool
Always hold the unit firmly with both
hands on the handles. Right hand on
control handle, left hand on loop handle
on
drive
tube,
even
if you are left-
handed. Wrap your fingers and thumbs
around the handles.
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
The machine can be carried on a
harness to
relieve
the weight on the
operator's arms.
During Operation
In the
ev~;;i
of impending
dangercltfh
an emergency, switch off the engine
"., immediately by
moving
the slide control
I
stopswitchlbutton to.Ooc.STOP.·.
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This power tool is not·
insulated against electric
shock. To reduce the risk
of eleclrocutlon keep
well clear of electric
power lines.
~ To reduce the risk
of injury from
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~
moving
blades or
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falling cuttings, do
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not allow
bystanders within
5 meters of your own position. To reduce
the risk of damage to property, also
maintain this distance from other objects
(vehicles, windows).
Watch the cutting blades at all times -
do not cut areas of the hedge that you
cannot see.
Be extremely careful when cutting tall
hedges, check the other side of the
hedge before starting work.
The correct engine idle speed is
important to ensure that the cutting
blades stop
moving
when you let go of
the throttle trigger. Check and correct
the idle speed setting at regular
intervals. If the cutting blades continue
running when the engine is idling, have
your dealer check your machine and
make proper adjustments or repairs -
see KombiEngine service manual.
The gearbox becomes hot during
operation. To reduce the risk of burn
injury, do not touch the gear housing.
Take special care in slippery conditions
'-:- qamp, snow, "ice, on slopes or uneven
ground.
Clear away fallen branches, scrub and
cuttings.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots, tree
stumps or holes
whi~h
could cause you
to trip or sturTlble. .
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
When working al heights:
Always use a lift bucket
Never work on a ladder or in a tree
Never work on an insecure support
Never operate your unit with one
hand
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce Ihe risk of accidenls, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness Or
exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully - in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay
al~rt
so as not to endanger
others.
Inspect the hedge and work area to
avoid damaging the cutting blades:
Remove stones, rocks, pieces of
metal and other solid objects.
When working close to the ground,
make sure that no sand, grit or
stones get belween the blades.
Take pacticular care When cutting
hedges next to or against wire
fences.
To
avoid
theiisk of
eieclrocullo~',"d!)' '"~'''''''''''
not touch electric power lines -
never
cut
through electric power lines.
HL-KM
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