Stihl HLA 85 Instruction Manual - Page 4

English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are shown and explained in this manual. Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). N Lever (2) ... In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the following symbols and signal words: DANGER Indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe or fatal injury. NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for assistance. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a hedge trimmer is a high-speed, fastcutting power tool with sharp cutting blades and is powered by electricity, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Careless or improper use may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your power tool. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. The use of noise emitting power tools may be restricted to certain times by national or local regulations. WARNING Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. WARNING The use of this machine may be hazardous. If the cutting tool comes in contact with your body, it will cut you. 2 HLA 65, HLA 85