Safe Condition - Stihl HLA 56 Instruction Manual

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► Do not allow bystanders, children
or animals within 5 meters of the
work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from objects.
► Do not leave the hedge trimmer unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the hedge
trimmer.
￭ The hedge trimmer is not waterproof. Working in the rain
or a damp location may result in an electric shock. This
can result in injuries to the user and may damage the
hedge trimmer.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
￭ Electrical components of the hedge trimmer can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an
easily combustible or explosive environment. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Bystanders, children
and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
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► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between - 10°C and +50°C.
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.6

Safe Condition

4.6.1 Long reach hedge trimmer
The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– The hedge trimmer is not damaged.
– The hedge trimmer is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– Cutting blades are properly mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this hedge
trimmer are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
4 Safety Precautions
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