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4.3
The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the hedge
trimmer, battery and charger. The user or other persons
may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If you pass the hedge trimmer, battery and charger on
to another person: Always give them the instruction
manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the hedge trimmer,
battery and charger. If the user's
physical, sensory or mental ability is
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restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the hedge trimmer, battery and
charger.
– The user must be of legal age or is being
trained in a trade under supervision in
accordance with national rules and
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other
experienced user before working with
the hedge trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4
Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be sucked into the hedge trimmer during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be sucked
into the hedge trimmer.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses that have been tested and
labeled in accordance with EN 166 or
national standards are available from
retailers.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment and
long trousers.
4 Safety Precautions
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