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4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the long-reach 
hedge trimmer or battery:
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL HLA 135 long-reach hedge trimmer is used to cut 
low growing shrubs, tall hedges, tall shrubs, tall bushes and 
tall thickets.
The STIHL HLA 135 K long-reach hedge trimmer is used to 
cut low growing shrubs, tall hedges, tall shrubs, tall bushes 
and tall thickets.
The long-reach hedge trimmer may be used in the rain.
the long-reach hedge trimmer is powered by a STIHL AP 
battery or a STIHL AR battery.
The information next to the symbol indicates the 
energy content of the battery according to the cell 
manufacturer’s specification. The energy content 
available in operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with domestic waste.
4 Safety Precautions
Observe safety notices and take the necessary 
precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User Manual.
Wear safety glasses and a hard hat.
Wear safety boots.
Wear work gloves.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Maintain a safety distance.
Remove the battery during work stoppages, 
transport, storage, maintenance or repair.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not immerse battery in fluids.
Observe the permitted battery temperature 
range.
Do not touch hot surface.