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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 attachment must engage only when the 
trimmer / brushcutter is connected to a battery, the 
retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch 
lockout and trigger switch are depressed.
– If your trimmer / brushcutter or any part, including 
the battery, is damaged or does not function 
properly, take it to your authorized STIHL servicing 
dealer. Do not use the unit until the problem has 
been corrected. 
■ Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the 
power tool's socket:
– Check the electrical contacts in the socket and on 
the plug of the connecting cord for corrosion or other 
foreign matter. Keep clean. If the socket is dirty or 
corroded, take the unit to your authorized STIHL 
servicing dealer before use.
– Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, 
leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the 
power tool, @ 15.1.
■ 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 battery connecting cord.
– Never carry the unit with your finger on the trigger 
switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the 
connecting cord.
– Never leave the power tool unattended when it is 
connected to a battery.
– Never store the power tool with the connecting cord 
in the power tool's socket.
■ Before switching on your trimmer / brushcutter, take the 
following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury from 
thrown objects, loss of control or inadvertent contact with 
the cutting attachment:
– Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear of you 
and all other obstructions and objects, including the 
ground.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the 
trimmer / brushcutter, @ 15.1.
5.7.2 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer / Brushcutter
WARNING
■ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your trimmer / 
brushcutter:
– Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep 
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
■ Operating the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand may 
lead to loss of control and is extremely dangerous. To 
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or 
bystanders from loss of control:
– Remove the connecting cord before 
assembling, transporting, adjusting, 
inspecting, cleaning, servicing, 
maintaining or storing the trimmer / 
brushcutter. Remove the connecting 
cord in the event of a malfunction or 
emergency and any time the power tool 
is not in use.
– Never attempt to operate the trimmer / 
brushcutter with one hand.