Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl HSE 42 Instruction Manual

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Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau-
tions must be observed
when working with this
power tool because it has
very sharp cutting blades
and is powered by
electricity.
It is important that you
read and understand the
User Manual before com-
missioning and keep it in
a safe place for future ref-
erence. Non-compliance
with the User Manual
may cause serious or
even fatal injury.
Observe the national safety regulations
issued, e.g. by the employers' liability
insurance association, social security
institutions, occupational safety and
health authorities or other organizations.
If you have not used this machine
before: Have your dealer or other
experienced user show you how to
handle your machine safely, or attend a
specialist course.
Minors must never work with the
machine – except for young people over
the age of 16 who are being trained
under supervision.
Children, animals and onlookers must
remain at a safe distance.
When the machine is not in use, shut it
off so that it does not endanger others.
Secure the machine against
unauthorized access.
The user is responsible for accidents or
risks involving third parties or their
property.
Do not pass on or lend the machine to
persons who are not familiar with this
model and its handling – always include
the User Manual.
Persons who are not able to operate the
power tool safely due to limited physical,
sensory or mental ability may work with
it only under supervision or after being
instructed appropriately by a
responsible person.
The use of noise-emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
To operate the power tool you must be
rested, and in good physical condition
and mental health.
If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating a
machine.
Do not operate the power tool if you
have consumed alcohol or taken
medication which may impair
responsiveness, or taken drugs.
Use your hedge trimmer only for cutting
hedges, shrubs, scrub and similar
materials.
Do not use the power tool for any other
purpose due to the increased risk of
accidents and damage to the power tool
itself.
Always disconnect the machine from the
mains power supply before starting any
work on the machine – risk of accident!
HSE 42, HSE 52