Read and follow all safety precautions
in the instruction manual. Improper use
can lead to serious or fatal personal
injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of eye injury, always
wear proper eye protection, 6.3.
To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep
hands, feet and other body parts away
from the cutting blades, 6.5.4.
To reduce the risk of injury or property
damage from unintended activation,
remove the battery any time the hedge
trimmer is not in use, 6.4.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose the hedge trimmer to rain,
water or excessive moisture. Store it
indoors. If it is exposed to rain or very
damp conditions, take it to your author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer before fur‐
ther operation, 6.4.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire or electric
shock, keep the charger dry. Protect it
from rain, water, liquids and damp con‐
ditions. For indoor use only, 8.1.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire, explosion
or burns, including chemical burns, do
not disassemble, crush, drop, damage
or heat the battery above 212 °F
(100 °C). Never expose it to fire or
incinerate, 7.1.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from a short circuit,
fire or explosion, keep the battery dry.
Protect it from rain, water, liquids and
damp conditions. Never immerse the
battery in water or other liquids, 7.1.
5 General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
5.1 Introduction
This chapter contains the prescribed general
safety warnings and instructions for handheld,
motor-operated electric power tools. Additional
important warnings and instructions are provided
in subsequent chapters of this manual.
WARNING
■
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustra‐
tions and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions lis‐
ted below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
■
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat‐
tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5.2 Work Area Safety
a)
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b)
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c)
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
5.3 Electrical Safety
a)
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (groun‐
ded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce the risk of elec‐
tric shock.
b)
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c)
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d)
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entan‐
gled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e)
When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)
If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) or ground fault circuit interruptor
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an RCD or
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
5.4 Personal Safety
a
)
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
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