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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Improper use could result in personal injury or property
damage, including damage to the hedge trimmer.
– Use the hedge trimmer, battery and charger only as
described in this manual.
– Never attempt to modify or override the hedge
trimmer's controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a hedge trimmer that has been modified
or altered from its original design.
￭ The STIHL AK series battery is designed for use only with
compatible STIHL power tools.
￭ The STIHL AL 101, AL 300 or AL 500 series charger is
designed for charging STIHL AK and AP series batteries
only.
6.2 Operator
WARNING
￭ Working with the hedge trimmer can be strenuous. The
operator must be in good physical condition and mental
health. To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue
and loss of control:
– Check with your doctor before using the hedge
trimmer if you have any health condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work.
– Do not operate the hedge trimmer while under the
influence of any substance (drug, alcohol or
medication, etc.) that might impair vision, balance,
dexterity or judgment.
– Be alert. Do not operate the hedge trimmer when
you are tired. Take a break if you become tired.
– Do not permit minors to use the hedge trimmer.
￭ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric
motor of this hedge trimmer should not interfere with a
pacemaker.
– However, persons with a pacemaker or other
implanted medical device should consult their
physician and pacemaker manufacturer before
operating this hedge trimmer.
6.3 Personal Protective Equipment
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury:
– Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection.
￭ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may result if hair,
clothing or apparel make contact with the moving cutting
blades or otherwise become entangled in the components
of the hedge trimmer. To reduce the risk of severe
personal injury:
– Wear a long-sleeve shirt or jacket.
– Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared
or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that
could be caught on branches, brush or the moving
cutting attachment.
– Secure hair above shoulder level before starting
work.
￭ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
￭ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure
footing and reduce the risk of injury while working:
￭ To improve your grip and help protect your hands:
– Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that
also allows complete freedom of
movement.
– Wear overalls or long pants made of
heavy material to help protect your legs.
Do not wear shorts.
– Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate side
protection that are impact-rated and
marked as complying with CSAZ94.
– Wear substantial footwear with non-slip
soles. Do not wear sandals, flip-flops,
open-toed or similar footwear.
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