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English / USA
HL 75, HL 75 K
!Warning!
Antivibration systems do not guarantee 
that you will not sustain whitefinger 
disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Therefore, continual and regular users 
should monitor closely the condition of 
their hands and fingers. If any of the 
above symptoms appear, seek medical 
advice immediately.
!Warning!
The ignition system of the STIHL unit 
produces an electromagnetic field of a 
very low intensity. This field may 
interfere with some pacemakers. To 
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, 
persons with pacemaker should consult 
their physician and the pacemaker 
manufacturer before operating this tool.
Proper Clothing
!Warning!
Hedge cutter operation 
can cause serious injury 
to eyes, ears and person. 
Therefore, to reduce the 
risk of injury to your eyes 
never operate a hedge 
cutter unless wearing goggles or 
properly fitted safety glasses with 
adequate top and side protection 
complying with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your 
applicable national standard).To reduce 
the risk of injury to your face STIHL 
recommends that you also wear a face 
shield or face screen over your goggles 
or safety glasses.
!Warning!
Hedge cutter noise may 
damage your hearing. 
Wear sound barriers (ear 
plugs or ear mufflers) to 
protect your hearing. 
Continual and regular 
users should have their hearing checked 
regularly. 
Wear an approved safety hard hat to 
reduce the risk of injury to your head 
when there is a danger of head injuries.
Wear proper protective clothing.
Protect your hands with 
gloves when handling the 
hedge cutter and the 
cutting tool. Heavy-duty, 
nonslip gloves improve 
your grip and help to 
protect your hands.
Clothing must be sturdy 
and snug-fitting, but allow 
complete freedom of 
movement. Avoid loose-
fitting jackets, scarfs, 
neckties, jewelry, flared or 
cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or 
anything that could become caught on 
branches, brush or moving parts of the 
unit. Wear long pants made of heavy 
material to protect your legs. 
Do not wear shorts.
Good footing is most 
important in hedge cutter 
work. Wear sturdy boots 
with nonslip soles. Steel-
toed safety boots are 
recommended. 
THE HEDGE CUTTER
For illustrations and definitions of the 
hedge cutter parts, see the chapter on 
"Parts and Controls"!