Hedge Trimmer Safety Manual
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Operating Instructions
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the engine immediately – move the slide
control / stop switch to 0 or STOP.
Accelerating the engine while the blades
are blocked increases the load and will
cause the clutch to slip continuously.
This may result in overheating and
damage to important components (e.g.
clutch, polymer housing components) –
which can then increase the risk of injury
from the blades moving while the engine
is idling.
Take particular care when cutting
hedges next to or against wire fences.
Do not touch the wire with the cutting
blades. When working close to the
ground, make sure that no sand, grit or
stones get between the cutter blades.
Striking solid foreign objects such as
stones, fence wire or metal could
damage the cutting attachment and may
cause blades to crack, chip or break.
STIHL does not recommend the use of
your power tool when cutting in areas
where the blades could contact such
objects.
Check the cutting blades at regular short
intervals during operation, or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
– Shut off the engine.
– Wait until the cutting blades have
come to a complete standstill.
– Check condition and tightness, look
for cracks.
– Check sharpness.
– Replace damaged or dull cutting
tools immediately, even if they have
only superficial cracks.
Warning!
Inhalation of certain dusts, especially
organic dusts such as mold or pollen,
can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Sub
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stantial or repeated inhalation of dust
and other airborne contaminants, in par
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ticular those with a smaller particle size,
may cause respiratory or other ill
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nesses. Control dust at the source
where possible. Use good work prac
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tices, such as operating the unit so that
the wind or operating process directs
any dust raised by the power tool away
from the operator. Follow the recom
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mendations of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH
and occupational and trade associa
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tions with respect to dust ("particulate
matter".) When the inhalation of dust
cannot be substantially controlled, i.e.,
kept at or near the ambient (back
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ground) level, the operator and any
bystanders should wear a respirator
approved by NIOSH / MSHA for the type
of dust encountered.
Warning!
Do not operate your power tool using
the starting throttle lock, as you do not
have control of the engine speed.
Warning!
The cutter blades continue to move for a
short period after the throttle trigger is
released (flywheel effect.)
Warning!
Before you start work, examine the
hedge area for stones, fence wire, metal
or other solid objects which could dam
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age the cutter blades.
Warning!
Observe the cutting blades at all times –
do not cut any areas of the hedge that
you cannot see. When cutting the top of
a taller hedge, check the other side of
the hedge frequently for bystanders,
animals and obstructions.
Danger!
Your power tool is not
insulated against electric
shock. To reduce the risk
of electrocution, never
operate this power tool in
the vicinity of any wires or
cables (power, etc.) which may be car
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rying electric current.
Warning!
If the cutting tool becomes clogged or
stuck, always turn off the engine and
make sure the cutting tool has stopped
before cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc.
should be cleaned off the cutting tool at
regular intervals.
Warning!
The gearbox becomes hot during oper
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ation. To reduce the risk of burn injury,
do not touch the gear housing when it is
hot.
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