Stihl HSE 42 Instruction Manual page 7

Watch out for obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots – risk of tripping or
stumbling!
When working at heights:
Always use a lift bucket
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Never use the machine while
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standing on a ladder or in a tree
never work on an unstable surface
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Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired
or feeling fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Proceed with caution, do not put
others in danger.
The gearbox becomes hot during
operation. To reduce the risk of burn
injury, do not touch the gearbox cover.
If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high stress for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Make sure the safety
devices are working properly. Never use
a power tool that is no longer safe to
operate. In case of doubt, contact a
dealer.
HSE 42, HSE 52
Inspect the hedge and work area to
avoid damaging the cutting blades:
Remove stones, rocks, pieces of
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metal and other solid objects
When working close to the ground,
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make sure that no sand, grit or
stones get between the cutting
blades
Take particular care when cutting
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hedges next to or against wire
fences
Do not touch electric power lines – never
cut through electric power lines – risk of
electrocution!
Do not touch the cutting
blades.while the engine
is running. If the cutting
blades become jammed
by thick branches or
other obstructions, switch
off immediately and dis-
connect the plug from the
power supply before
attempting to free the
blades.
If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray
the cutting blades with STIHL resin
solvent from time to time during cutting.
This will significantly reduce blade
friction, the aggressive effects of sap
and the build-up of dirt particles.
The dust that occurs during operation
may be harmful to health. Wear a dust
mask in case of dust formation.
If the power cord is dam-
aged, immediately
disconnect the plug from
the wall outlet to avoid
the risk of electric shock.
Never jerk the power cord to disconnect
it from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
Avoid damage to the power supply cord.
Do not drive over it, pinch or tug it.
Position the connecting and extension
cords correctly:
Do not chafe on edges, pointed or
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sharp objects
don't trap or squeeze the cord in or
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under doors or windows
If cords are twisted – unplug the
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power tool and straighten them out
Always avoid contact with the
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cutting attachment
Always completely unfurl the
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connecting cord from the cable reel
to avoid risk of fire due to
overheating.
Before leaving the power tool
unattended: Switch it off and disconnect
the plug from the power supply.
Check the cutting blades at regular,
frequent intervals during operation or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
Switch off the power tool, wait for
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the cutting blades to come to a
standstill, disconnect plug from
power supply.
Check the condition and tightness
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of connections, look out for fine
cracks
Ensure that the cutting blades are
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sharp
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