Safe Condition - Stihl HSA 56 Instruction Manual

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► 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.
4.5.3 Charger
WARNING
￭ Innocent children, bystanders and animals are not aware
of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric
current. Innocent children, bystanders and animals may
be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the charger unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the charger.
￭ The charger 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 charger.
► Do not operate it in the rain or a damp
location.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
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► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible
surface.
► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between +5°C and +40°C.
￭ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6

Safe Condition

4.6.1 Hedge Trimmer
The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– The hedge trimmer is undamaged.
– Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
– 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.
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged hedge trimmer.
► If the hedge trimmer is dirty or wet: Clean the hedge
trimmer and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the hedge trimmer.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
hedge trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
hedge trimmer model.
4 Safety Precautions
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