Stihl HL 91 K Instruction Manual page 5

The user is responsible for accidents or
hazards to third parties or damage to
their property.
The machine may only be given or lent
to people who are familiar with the
model and its use. Always remember to
pass on the Instruction Manual as well!
The use of noise-emitting machines may
be restricted to certain times by national
or local regulations.
Anyone operating the machine must be
well rested, in good physical health and
in good mental condition.
If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating a
power tool.
If you have a pacemaker: The ignition
system of your machine produces an
electromagnetic field of very low
intensity. An effect on individual
pacemaker types cannot be excluded
entirely. STIHL recommends that you
consult your doctor and the
manufacturer of your pacemaker in
order to avoid health hazards.
Anyone who has consumed alcohol,
medicines affecting their ability to react
or drugs must not operate a power tool.
Use the machine only for cutting
hedges, shrubs, bushes, scrub and the
like.
Other uses are not permitted and may
lead to accidents or damage to the
machine. The machine must not be
modified in any way - this may also lead
to accidents or damage to the machine.
Only use cutting blades or accessories
which have been approved by STIHL for
this machine or which are technically
HL 91 K
equivalent. If you have any questions,
consult a STIHL dealer. Use only high
quality tools and accessories. Otherwise
there may be a risk of accidents or
damage to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of original
STIHL replacement parts. These have
been optimized for the product and the
user's requirements.
Do not modify the machine – otherwise
safety may be compromised. STIHL
excludes all liability for personal injury
and damage to property caused by
using unauthorized attachments.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the machine. The strong water jet can
damage the machine parts.
Do not spray the machine with water.
Clothing and equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
and snug-fitting, but allow
complete freedom of
movement. Wear close-
fitting clothes such as a
boiler suit, not a loose
jacket.
Avoid clothing that could
get caught on branches
or brush or moving parts
of the machine. Do not
wear a scarf, necktie or
jewelry. Tie up and con-
fine long hair (headscarf,
cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear safety boots with
steel toe caps and non-
slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear tight-fitting
safety goggles conform-
ing to standard EN 166.
Make sure that the safety
goggles fit correctly.
Wear "personal" hearing protection – for
example, ear defenders.
Wear a hard hat wherever there is any
risk of falling objects.
Wear sturdy protective
gloves made of a resist-
ant material (e.g.
leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive
range of personal protective clothing
and equipment.
Transporting the hedge trimmer
Always stop the engine.
Always fit the scabbard over the blades
before transporting the machine, even
for short distances.
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