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Hedge Trimmer Safety Manual
English
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Contents
This manual contains the safety
precautions and recommended cutting
techniques outlined in STIHL instruction
manuals for gasoline-powered hedge
trimmers. Even if you are an
experienced hedge trimmer user, it is in
your own interest to familiarize yourself
with the latest instructions and safety
precautions regarding your hedge
trimmer.
Please note that the illustrations in the
chapters "Using the Unit" and "Main
Parts and Controls" in this manual show
the hedge trimmer STIHL HS 81.
Other hedge trimmer models may have
different parts and controls. You should
therefore always refer to the instruction
manual of your particular hedge trimmer
model.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Using the Unit 10
Maintenance and Care 12
Main Parts 14