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clearing jammed material. Blades
coast after turn off. A moment of
inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious
personal injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the
–
handle with the cutter blade
stopped. Proper handling of the
hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter
blades.
Hold the power tool by insulated
–
gripping surfaces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric
shock.
DANGER
Keep hands away from blade.
–
Contact with blade will result in
serious personal injury.
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Description of Operation
The power tool is operated with a
rechargeable battery. Use only STIHL
chargers to recharge the battery.
Data exchange
The power tool, battery and charger
communicate with each other. The
charger charges the battery and the
battery supplies the necessary power
only if the data exchange functions
properly. For this reason you should
operate your power tool only with the
approved STIHL batteries and STIHL
chargers.
Using the Unit
Cutting Season
Observe country-specific or municipal
rules and regulations for cutting hedges.
Do not use your power tool during
N
other people's rest periods.
Cutting Sequence
Use lopping shears or a chain saw
N
to cut out thick branches first.
Cut both sides of the hedge first,
N
then the top.
Recommendation: Only cut hedges that
are no more than chest height.
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the
N
garbage can – they can be
composted!
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