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4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ Batteries not explicitly approved for the long-reach hedge
trimmer by STIHL may cause fire or explosion. Persons
may be seriously or fatally injured and property may be
damaged.
► Use the long-reach hedge trimmer with a STIHL AP
battery or a STIHL AR battery.
￭ Using the long-reach hedge trimmer or the battery for
purposes for which they were not designed may result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the long-reach hedge trimmer as described in this
User Manual.
► Always use the battery as described in this User Manual
or in the User Manual for the STIHL AR battery.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the hedge
trimmer and battery. The user or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► If the hedge trimmer or battery is passed on to another
person: Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the hedge
trimmer and battery. If the user’s physical, sensory or
mental ability is restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed by a
responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the hedge trimmer and battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the hedge trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
￭ Long hair may be pulled into the long-reach hedge
trimmer during operation. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your shoulders.
￭ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation.
This may result in injury to the user.
￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses are tested in accordance with
EN 166 or national regulations and
available commercially with the
corresponding marking.
► wear a hard hat.
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