HL 91 K
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objects and must not touch the ground,
as they may start moving when the
machine is started up.
The machine is operated by one person
only – there should not be any other
person within the working area – not
even when starting.
Avoid contact with the cutting blades –
risk of injury!
Do not drop-start the engine – start it as
described in the Instruction Manual.
Note that the cutting blades continue to
move for a short period after you let go
of the throttle trigger – coasting effect.
Check engine idling: The cutting blades
must remain at a standstill when the
engine idles – throttle trigger released.
Keep easily combustible materials (e.g.,
wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel) away
from hot exhaust gases and the hot
muffler surface – risk of fire!
Holding and controlling the machine
Always hold the machine by the handles
using both hands.
Make sure you always have a good
footing and hold the machine so that the
cutting blades are always facing away
from your body.
Keep your right hand on the control
handle and your left hand on the handle
hose on the shaft – this applies to left-
handed people as well. Wrap your
fingers and thumbs around the handles.
While working
In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately – push the stop button.
This distance must also be maintained in
relation to objects (vehicles, window
panes) – risk of property damage!
Watch the cutting blades at all times – do
not cut areas of the hedge that you
cannot see.
Use extreme caution when cutting tall
hedges; someone could be standing
behind them – look beforehand.
Check for correct idling, so that the
blades stop moving when the throttle
trigger is released. Check and/or correct
the idle setting regularly. Have the
machine repaired by a STIHL servicing
dealer if the cutting blades continue to
move nevertheless when idling.
Note that the cutting blades continue to
move for a short period after you let go
of the throttle trigger – coasting effect.
Take care on ice, water, snow, on slopes
or uneven ground, etc. – risk of slipping!
Clear away fallen branches, scrub and
cuttings.
Watch out for obstacles: tree stumps,
roots – risk of tripping or stumbling!
Ensure you always have a firm and
secure footing.
When working at heights:
– always use a lift bucket
– Never work on a ladder or in a tree
– Never work on an insecure support
– Never use the machine with just one
hand
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc .) is restricted.
Take a break in good time to avoid
tiredness or exhaustion – risk of
accidents!
This power tool is not
insulated. Keep away
from power cables – dan-
ger of electrocution!
No one is permitted
within a radius of
5 m from the opera-
tor – the moving
cutting blades and
falling trimmings
pose a risk of injury!
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