Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots – risk of tripping or stumbling!
Make sure you always have a firm and secure
footing.
3.5.1 When working at heights:
–
Always use a lift bucket
–
Never use the machine while standing on a
ladder or in a tree
–
never work on an unstable surface
–
Never use the machine with just one hand
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
Inspect the hedge and work area to avoid dam‐
aging the cutting blades:
–
Remove stones, rocks, pieces of metal and
other solid objects
–
When working close to the ground, make sure
that no sand, grit or stones get between the
cutting blades
–
Take particular care when cutting hedges next
to or against wire fences
Do not touch electric power lines – never cut
through electric power lines – risk of electrocu‐
tion!
Do not touch the cutting blades.while
the engine is running. If the cutting
blades become jammed by an object,
switch off the engine immediately
before attempting to remove the
object – risk of injury!
Opening the throttle when the cutting blades are
jammed increases the load and reduces the
working speed of the engine. The clutch then
slips continuously and this can cause overheat‐
ing and damage to important components (e.g.
clutch, plastic housing components) – as a result,
there is a risk of injury from the idling cutting
blades!
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Make sure the safety devices
are working properly. Never use a power tool
that is no longer safe to operate. In case of
doubt, contact a dealer.
If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray the
blades with STIHL resin solvent from time to time
during cutting. This helps reduce blade friction as
well as the aggressive effects of sap and the
build-up of dirt particles.
Examine the cutting blade periodically at short
intervals and as soon as you notice any
changes:
–
Shut off the engine
–
Wait for cutting blades to come to a standstill
–
Check condition and secure fitting; watch out
for cracks
–
Ensure that the cutting blades are sharp
3.6 After finishing work
After finishing work or before leaving the power
tool unattended: Shut off the engine.
Always clean dust and dirt off the machine – do
not use any grease solvents for this purpose.
Spray the cutting blades with STIHL resin sol‐
vent. Run the motor briefly so that the solvent is
evenly distributed.
3.7 Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not described in
the instruction manuals of the basic power tool
and attachment. Have all other work performed
by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts in order
to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
power tool. If you have any questions in this
respect, consult a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
replacement parts. They are specifically
designed to match your model and meet your
performance requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury,always shut off the
engine before carrying out any maintenance or
repairs or cleaning the machine.
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