Stihl HSA 94 R Manual De Instrucciones página 25

4 Safety Precautions
– The cutting blades are correctly fitted.
– Only an original STIHL accessory for this
hedge trimmer has been fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Never use a damaged hedge trimmer.
► If the hedge trimmer is dirty: Clean the
hedge trimmer.
► Do not modify the hedge trimmer.
► If the controls do not work: Do not operate
the hedge trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories for this
hedge trimmer.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the openings in
the hedge trimmer.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2 Cutting Blades
The cutting blades are in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– Cutting blades are undamaged.
– Cutting blades are not deformed.
– Cutting blades move freely.
– Cutting blades are properly sharpened.
– Cutting blades have no burrs.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
cutting blades may come off and be thrown at
high speed. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with undamaged cutting blades.
► Make sure the cutting blades are properly
sharpened and deburred.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your hedge trimmer.
► Operate the hedge trimmer alone.
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► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe
platform.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ Working above shoulder height can cause you
to tire quickly. This can result in serious inju‐
ries.
► Work above shoulder height for short peri‐
ods only.
► Take regular breaks.
■ If the moving cutting blades make contact with
a hard object they can be brought to a sudden
stop. The reactive forces that occur can cause
the user to lose control of the hedge trimmer
and be seriously injured.
► Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both
hands.
► Before starting work, check hedge for hard
objects and remove any such objects.
■ The moving cutting blades can cut the user.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch moving cutting blades.
► If the cutting blades are blocked by
an object: Switch off the hedge trim‐
mer and pull the connecting cable
plug out of the socket. Then remove
the object causing the blockage.
■ If the behavior of the hedge trimmer changes
during operation or feels unusual, it may no
longer be in a safe condition. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, pull the connecting cable plug
out of the socket and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
■ Hedge trimmer vibrations may occur during
operation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
■ Note that the cutting blades continue to run for
about 1 second after you release the trigger.
The moving cutting blades can cut the user.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Hold the hedge trimmer firmly by the control
handle and loop handle and wait until the
cutting blades come to a complete stand‐
still.
DANGER
■ Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with the cutting blades and
damage the cables. This can result in serious
or fatal injuries.
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