Stihl HSA 56 - Switching the Hedge Trimmer On and Off; Switching On

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English 14 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On and Off
To remove the battery:
► Release the trigger switch.
► Place the hedge trimmer on a level surface.
► Press down on the locking lever (1) to eject the battery(2)
from the battery compartment.
NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or prolonged
periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside the
recommended ambient temperature range can reduce the
performance and/or service life of the battery.
14.1 Switching On
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or bystanders from blade contact, keep hands, feet and
other parts of the body away from the cutting blades,
@ 6.5.2. Do not touch the cutting blades while the battery
is inserted. Never touch moving cutting blades with your
hand or any part of your body, @ 6.5.4.
WARNING
Never operate your hedge trimmer if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 6.4. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your hedge trimmer, @ 6.3. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from loss of control,
always hold the hedge trimmer with both hands when you
are working, @ 6.5.2.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the hedge trimmer with one hand
firmly on the rear or control handle and the other hand
firmly on the front or loop handle.
To switch the hedge trimmer on:
► Depress and hold the switch lever(1).
► Unlock the retaining latch(2) by pushing it forward with
your thumb. Hold it in this unlocked position.
► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout(3).
The retaining latch can be released and will stay in the
unlocked position.
► Squeeze the trigger switch(4) with your index finger.
The cutting blades will start moving.
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