Switching Off; Checking The Controls; Testing The Controls - Stihl HLA 56 Instruction Manual

16 Checking the Controls

WARNING
Never operate your hedge trimmer if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 6.4. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your hedge trimmer, @ 6.3. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from loss of control,
always hold the hedge trimmer with both hands when you
are working, @ 6.5.2.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the hedge trimmer with one hand
firmly on the rear or control handle and the other hand
firmly on the loop handle or handle hose.
To switch the hedge trimmer on:
► Unlock the retaining latch (1) by pushing it forward with
your thumb. Hold it in this unlocked position.
► Squeeze the trigger switch (2) with your index finger.
The cutting blades will start moving. The retaining latch
can be released and will stay in the unlocked position as
long as the trigger switch is depressed.
The motor will not switch on unless the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch is pressed.
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15.2 Switching Off

WARNING
The cutting blades will continue to move for a short while
after the trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or fatal
injury, avoid contact with the moving cutting blades. To
reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation
or unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure the cutting
blades have stopped and remove the battery before
transporting or putting the hedge trimmer down.
To switch the hedge trimmer off:
► Release the trigger switch.
Once the trigger switch has been released, the retaining
latch will return to its locked position and activation of the
trigger switch will be blocked.
The cutting blades will continue to move for a short time after
the trigger switch is released. Take care to avoid contact
after releasing the trigger switch and when setting down the
hedge trimmer.
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16 Checking the Controls

16.1 Testing the Controls

Before starting work, confirm that the retaining latch (1) and
trigger switch (2) are undamaged and functioning properly:
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