Stihl HLA 85 Instruction Manual - Page 12

English WARNING Observe the cutting blades at all times - do not cut any areas of the hedge that you cannot see. When cutting the top of a taller hedge, check the other side of the hedge frequently for bystanders, animals and obstructions. Do not damage the property of other persons WARNING Do not rely on the tool's insulation against electric shock. To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate this power tool in the vicinity of any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may be carrying electric current. Check the cutting blades at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is a noticeable change in cutting behavior: - Switch off the motor. - Move retaining latch to ƒ. - Remove the battery. - Check condition and tightness, look for cracks. - Check sharpness. - Replace damaged or dull cutting blades immediately, even if they have only superficial cracks. The drive motor is not waterproof. Never work with the power tool in the rain or in wet or very damp locations. Do not leave the machine outdoors in the rain. Your power tool is equipped with a system designed to quickly stop the cutting blades - they come to an immediate standstill as soon as you release the trigger switch and/or the switch lever on the loop handle. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never work on a ladder, in a tree or any other insecure support. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, always clean plant residue, chips, leaves and excess lubricant off the motor. After Finishing Work Always clean dust and dirt off the power tool - do not use any grease solvents for this purpose. Spray the blades with STIHL resin solvent. Run the motor briefly so that the solvent is evenly distributed. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING If you make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny coverage. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Use of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your instruction manual. Please also refer to the maintenance chart in this manual. Always move retaining latch to ƒ and remove the battery from the power tool before carrying out any repairs or maintenance work, such as replacing the cutting blades. This avoids the risk of the motor starting unintentionally. WARNING Always switch off the motor, move retaining latch to ƒ, remove the battery and make sure that the cutting tool is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your instruction manual. Have such work performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blades. 10 HLA 65, HLA 85