Stihl HSA 45 - 8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage; 8.1 Warnings and Instructions

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English 7 Charger Safety
– Inspect the hedge trimmer for loose parts (nuts,
screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or
damaged cutting blades. Replace damaged cutting
blades before using the hedge trimmer.
– Always keep the cutting blades sharp.
￭ To reduce blade friction and the buildup of dirt, which can
interfere with the proper functioning of the hedge trimmer:
– STIHL recommends that you spray the cutting
blades with a resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin
Remover and Lubricant, before starting work.
DANGER
￭ To reduce risk of electrocution:
7.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and other
personal injury or property damage:
– Read and follow all cautionary markings on the
charger and hedge trimmer and all instructions in
this manual before using the charger.
– Use the STIHLLK45 charger (power supply) only
for charging STIHLHSA45, FSA45 and BGA45
power tools. Using the STIHLLK45 for other
purposes is prohibited and may lead to fire,
explosion or electric shock, resulting in serious or
fatal personal injury and property damage.
– Do not handle the charger, including power supply
cord and plug, with wet hands.
– Never use a damaged or improperly functioning
charger.
– Never use or charge a hedge trimmer with a housing
that is cracked, deformed, excessively hot, leaking
battery fluid or otherwise damaged. These could be
signs that the battery inside the hedge trimmer is
damaged, increasing the risk of personal injury and
property damage from short circuit, fire or explosion.
– Operate the charger indoors, only indoors, in dry
rooms and within an ambient temperature range of
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
– Keep the charger out of the reach of children.
– Always plug the charger into a properly installed wall
outlet matching the voltage and electrical frequency
stated on the charger.
– Never use power strips to operate multiple chargers
or other devices from the same outlet or on the same
circuit.
– Do not operate a charger that has received a sharp
or heavy blow, has been dropped or is otherwise
damaged or not functioning properly in any way.
– Do not attempt to repair, open or disassemble the
charger. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
– Never operate this hedge trimmer in the
vicinity of any wires or cables that may
be carrying electric current.
– Do not rely on the hedge trimmer's
insulation against electric shock.
7 Charger Safety
– For indoor use only.
– Keep the charger dry. Protect it from
rain, water, liquids and damp conditions.
Never charge a wet hedge trimmer or
use a wet charger.