Stihl HSE 42 Instruction Manual page 20

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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.
Inspect the hedge and work area to avoid dam‐
aging the cutting blades:
– Remove stones, rocks, pieces of metal and
other solid objects
– When working close to the ground, make sure
that no sand, grit or stones get between the
cutting blades
– Take particular care when cutting hedges next
to or against wire fences
Do not touch electric power lines – never cut
through electric power lines – risk of electrocu‐
tion!
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 disconnect
the plug from the power supply before
attempting to free the blades.
If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray the cut‐
ting 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 damaged, imme‐
diately 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 cor‐
rectly:
– Do not chafe on edges, pointed or sharp
objects
– don't trap or squeeze the cord in or under
doors or windows
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
– If cords are twisted – unplug the power tool
and straighten them out
– Always avoid contact with the cutting attach‐
ment
– Always completely unfurl the 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 the cutting
blades to come to a standstill, disconnect plug
from power supply.
– Check the condition and tightness of connec‐
tions, look out for fine cracks
– Ensure that the cutting blades are sharp
Always switch off the power tool and unplug it
from the power supply before replacing the cut‐
ting blades. Risk of injury from the motor starting
unintentionally!
Always clean plant residue, chips, leaves and
excess lubricant off the motor – risk of fire!
2.6 After finishing work
Always clean dust and dirt off the power tool – do
not use any grease solvents for this purpose.
Spray the cutting blades with STIHL resin sol‐
vent. Run the motor briefly so that the solvent is
evenly distributed.
2.7 Vibrations
This power tool minimizes the vibrations trans‐
mitted to the operator's hands.
However, the operator should seek medical
advice in the event of suspected circulatory prob‐
lems in the hands (e.g. tingling sensation in the
fingers).
2.8 Maintenance and Repairs
Always switch off the machine and disconnect
the plug from the power supply before carrying
out any maintenance work to reduce the risk of
injury from the motor starting unintentionally.
Service the machine regularly. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not described in
the instruction manual. Have all other work per‐
formed by a servicing dealer.
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