Stihl HSA 94 T Instruction Manual page 14

English
￭ Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the
hedge trimmer's socket:
– Check the electrical contacts in the socket and on
the plug of the connecting cord for corrosion or other
foreign matter. Keep clean. If the socket is dirty or
corroded, take the unit to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer before use.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer, @ 15.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
and the trigger switch is in the off position before
inserting the battery connecting cord.
– Never carry the hedge trimmer with your finger on
the trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
connecting cord.
– Remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the hedge
trimmer. Remove the connecting cord in
the event of a malfunction or emergency
and any time the hedge trimmer is not in
use.
– Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when it
is connected to a battery.
– Never store the hedge trimmer with the connecting
cord in the hedge trimmer's socket.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Before switching on your hedge trimmer, take the
following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury, loss
of control or inadvertent contact with the cutting
attachment:
– 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.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer, @ 15.1.
6.5.2 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 above).
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