Stihl HSA 45 Instruction Manual page 25

4 Safety Precautions
4.6.2 Cutting Blades
The cutting blades are in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– Cutting blades are undamaged.
– Cutting blades are not deformed.
– Cutting blades move freely.
– Cutting blades are properly sharpened.
– Cutting blades have no burrs.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
cutting blades may come off and be thrown at
high speed. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with undamaged cutting blades.
► Make sure the cutting blades are properly
sharpened and deburred.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
4.6.3 Charging Cable
The charging cable is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– Charging cable is undamaged.
– Charging cable is clean and dry.
WARNING
■ If the product does not comply with safety
requirements, components will no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charging cable.
► If the charging cable is dirty or wet: Clean
the charging cable and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the charging cable.
► Never bridge the charging
cable's contacts with metallic
objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charging cable.
4.7 Built-in Battery
WARNING
■ The built-in battery is not protected against all
ambient conditions. If the built-in battery is
exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may
catch fire or explode. This can result in serious
or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Protect hedge trimmer from heat and
fire.
► Do not throw the hedge trimmer into
a fire.
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► Use and store your hedge trimmer at
temperatures between 0°C and
+50°C.
► Keep hedge trimmer away from metallic
objects.
► Protect the hedge trimmer from rain and
damp – do not immerse it in fluids.
► Do not expose hedge trimmer to high pres‐
sure.
► Do not expose hedge trimmer to micro‐
waves.
► Protect hedge trimmer from chemicals and
salts.
► Do not transport a damaged hedge trimmer.
■ Fluid may escape from a damaged battery.
The fluid can cause irritation if it contacts the
skin or eyes.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In case of contact with the skin: Wash
affected areas with plenty of water and
soap.
► In case of contact with the eyes: Rinse eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
► If the hedge trimmer smells unusual or
emits smoke: Do not use the hedge trimmer
and keep it away from combustible sub‐
stances.
► If the hedge trimmer catches fire: Extin‐
guish the hedge trimmer with a fire extin‐
guisher or water.
4.8 Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your hedge trimmer.
► Operate the hedge trimmer alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe
platform.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ Working above shoulder height can cause you
to tire quickly. This can result in serious inju‐
ries.
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