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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ If the hedge trimmer is dropped or subjected to similar 
heavy impacts:
– Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and 
functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices are 
working properly.
– Check the LEDs for error messages, @ 12.1.2.
– Check that the battery has not been damaged. 
Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, 
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning 
battery or hedge trimmer. In case of doubt, have the 
hedge trimmer and battery checked by your 
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
■ If the hedge trimmer or battery is damaged, not working 
properly, has been left outdoors, exposed to rain or damp 
conditions or dropped into water or other liquid, its 
components may no longer function properly and safety 
devices may be inoperative. To reduce the risk of personal 
injury and property damage:
– Take the hedge trimmer to your authorized STIHL 
servicing dealer to be checked before further 
operation.
■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically 
designed to match your hedge trimmer and meet safety 
and performance requirements. Use of parts that are not 
authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or 
fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL 
replacement parts be used.
6.5 Using the Hedge Trimmer
6.5.1 Before Operation
WARNING
■ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury 
and property damage.
– Use the hedge trimmer only as described in this 
instruction manual.
■ Using a hedge trimmer that is modified, damaged, 
improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and 
securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and 
increase the risk of serious personal injury or death.
– Never operate a hedge trimmer that is modified 
damaged, improperly maintained or not completely 
and securely assembled.
– Always check your hedge trimmer for proper 
condition and operation before starting work, 
particularly the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout, 
trigger switch, switch lever, front hand guard and 
cutting blades.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch 
lockout, trigger switch and switch lever move freely 
and always spring back to the stop position when 
released. The trigger switch must not engage until 
the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch 
lockout is depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or 
safety devices in any way.
– The cutting blades must move only when the battery 
is inserted, the retaining latch is unlocked and the 
trigger switch lockout, trigger switch and switch lever 
are depressed.
– If your hedge trimmer or any part is damaged or 
does not function properly, take it to your authorized 
STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the hedge 
trimmer until the problem has been corrected.