Preparing Hedge Trimmer For Operation - Stihl HSA 45 Instruction Manual

5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation

4.11 Storing
4.11.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a hedge trimmer and can be
seriously injured.
► Remove the activation key.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Store the hedge trimmer out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
in the activation key socket and metal compo‐
nents. This can damage the hedge trimmer.
► Remove the activation key.
► Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry
condition.
■ The hedge trimmer is not protected against all
ambient conditions. The hedge trimmer may
be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient
conditions.
► Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry
condition.
► Store the hedge trimmer in a confined
space.
► Store the activation key separately from the
hedge trimmer.
4.11.2 Charging Cable
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charging cable. Children may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Keep the charging cable out of the reach of
children.
■ The charging cable is not protected against all
ambient conditions. The charging cable may
be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient
conditions.
► If the charging cable is hot: Allow the charg‐
ing cable to cool down.
► Store the charging cable in a
clean and dry condition.
► Store the charging cable in a
confined space.
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► Store the charging cable within temperature
range of 0°C to +40°C.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The hedge trimmer may start unintentionally if
the activation key remains inserted during
cleaning, maintenance or repair operations.
This can result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Remove activation key.
■ Harsh cleaning agents, cleaning with a water
jet, or pointed objects can damage the hedge
trimmer, the cutting blades and the charging
cable. If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades or
charging cable are not cleaned correctly, com‐
ponents may no longer function properly or
safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This could cause serious injury to persons.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, cutting blades
and charging cable as described in this
instruction manual.
■ If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades or charg‐
ing cable are not serviced or repaired cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This could result in serious or fatal
injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the
hedge trimmer or charging cable.
► If the hedge trimmer or the charging cable
require servicing or repairs: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
► Maintain the cutting blades as described in
this User Manual.
■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting
edges while cleaning or servicing the cutting
blades. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer
for Operation
5.1 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
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