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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or 
uneven ground, as the battery may alter your center 
of balance.
– For better footing, always clear away fallen 
branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects 
or vegetation that can increase the danger of 
slipping, tripping or falling.
– Never operate above waist height.
– Do not overreach.
■ The trimmer / brushcutter should be balanced for proper 
control and less fatigue during operation.
– Adjust the position of the loop handle and harness to 
achieve and maintain a comfortable and effective 
working position, @ 13.
■ To reduce the risk of injury from tripping or losing control 
of the power tool:
– Adjust the battery backpack harness straps so that 
the backplate fits snugly and securely against your 
back. Never carry an AR backpack battery or AP 
Battery Backpack with the carrying straps over one 
shoulder.
– If working with the STIHL AP Battery Bag with 
Connecting Cord, make sure it is attached securely 
to your STIHL Battery Belt, STIHL Battery Backpack 
or a quick-release work belt.
– Always position and secure the connecting cord so 
that it will not interfere with proper working technique 
or your ability to control the trimmer / burshcutter. 
Secure the connecting cord as directed in the 
instruction manual for your AR backpack battery, AP 
Battery Bag with Connecting Cord, STIHL Battery 
Belt or STIHL Battery Backpack.
– Keep the connecting cord away from the cutting 
attachment.
– Remain aware of the location of the connecting cord 
while working. Prevent it from contacting the cutting 
attachment or catching on other objects, which could 
cause you to lose balance or control, resulting in 
serious personal injury and property damage.
5.7.3 Working Conditions
WARNING
■ Operate your trimmer / brushcutter only under good 
visibility during favorable daylight conditions.
– Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy, 
rainy or inclement.
■ Your trimmer / brushcutter is a one-person machine.
– Bystanders, especially children, and animals should 
not be allowed in the area where it is in use.
– Switch it off immediately if you are approached.
■ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and 
unauthorized users:
– Never leave the trimmer / brushcutter unattended 
when it is connected to a battery.
– Switch off the unit and remove the connecting cord 
before work breaks and any other time the power 
tool is not in use.
■ Sparks generated from operation of the trimmer / 
brushcutter, may be capable of igniting combustible 
gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible 
materials and substances. To reduce the risk of fire and 
explosion:
– Never operate the trimmer / brushcutter in a location 
where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or 
other combustible materials and substances are 
present.
– Read and follow recommendations issued by 
government authorities (e.g., OSHA) for identifying 
and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases, 
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials 
and substances.