Using The Hedge Trimmer; Before Operation - Stihl HSA 45 Notice D'emploi

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6.6

Using the Hedge Trimmer

6.6.1

Before Operation

WARNING
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the hedge trimmer only as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ Using a hedge trimmer that is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and
securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and
increase the risk of serious personal injury or death.
– Never operate a hedge trimmer that is modified,
damaged, improperly maintained or not completely
and securely assembled.
– Always check your hedge trimmer for proper
condition and operation before starting work,
particularly the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout,
trigger switch, switch lever, front hand guard and
cutting blades.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch
lockout, trigger switch and switch lever move freely
and always spring back to the stop position when
released. The trigger switch must not engage until
the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch
lockout is depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
– The cutting blades must move only when the
activation key is inserted, the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout, trigger
switch and switch lever are depressed.
– If your hedge trimmer or any part is damaged or
does not function properly, take it to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the hedge
trimmer until the problem has been corrected.
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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Before inserting the activation key:
– Check the electrical contacts of the activation key
and activation key socket for corrosion or other
foreign matter. Keep clean.
– Never insert a damaged, deformed or corroded
activation key.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer, @ 13.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
and the trigger switch is in the off position before
inserting the activation key.
– Never carry the hedge trimmer with your finger on
the trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
activation key.
– Remove the activation key before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the hedge trimmer
and any other time it is not in use.
– Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when the
activation key is inserted.
– Never store the activation key in the hedge trimmer.
￭ Before switching on your hedge trimmer, take the
following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury, loss
of control or inadvertent contact with the cutting
attachment:
– Be sure that the cutting blades are clear of you and
all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground.
– Never switch on the hedge trimmer with material
between the cutting blades.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
hedge trimmer, @ 13.1.
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