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Avoid clothing that could get caught on
branches or brush or moving parts of the
machine. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or
jewelry. Tie up and confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear sturdy shoes with
non-slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear close-fit-
ting safety glasses in
accordance with Euro-
pean Standard EN 166.
Make sure the safety
glasses are a comforta-
ble and snug fit.
Hearing protection is recommended,
e.g. earplugs or ear muffs.
Wear heavy-duty work
gloves made of durable
material (e.g. leather).
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protective clothing and
equipment.
The Power Tool
Never attempt to modify your machine in
any way since this may increase the risk
of personal injury. STIHL excludes all
liability for personal injury and damage
to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
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Transporting the Power Tool
Always switch off the power tool, move
the retaining latch to ƒ, remove the
battery and fit the blade scabbard – even
when you carry the unit for short
distances. This avoids the risk of the
motor starting unintentionally.
Carry the power tool by the handle –
cutting blades behind you.
Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure
the power tool to prevent turnover and
damage.
Cleaning the Machine
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
your power tool. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the power tool.
Do not spray the power tool with water.
Storing the Unit
When the machine is not in use, store it
so that it does not endanger others.
Secure it against unauthorized use.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Only use cutting blades and accessories
that are explicitly approved for this
power tool by STIHL or are technically
identical. If you have any questions in
this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
Use only high quality tools and
accessories in order to avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL tools and accessories. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
Drive
Battery
Observe the information in the leaflet or
instruction manual supplied with the
STIHL battery and keep it in a safe
place.
For further notes on safety see
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
Charger
Observe the information in the leaflet
supplied with the STIHL charger and
keep it in a safe place.
Notes on Operation
Remove the battery from
the power tool:
before carrying out inspections,
–
adjustments or cleaning work
before working on the cutting
–
attachment
before leaving the machine
–
unattended
before transporting
–
HSA 66, HSA 86