Stihl HLA 86 Instruction Manual - Page 14
Using the Hedge Trimmer
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English ■ If the hedge trimmer or battery is damaged, not working properly, has been left outdoors or dropped into water or other liquid, its components may no longer function properly and safety devices may be inoperative. To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage: - Take the hedge trimmer to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further operation. ■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically designed to match your hedge trimmer and meet safety and performance requirements. Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used. 6.5 Using the Hedge Trimmer 6.5.1 Before Operation WARNING ■ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury and property damage. - Use the hedge trimmer only as described in this instruction manual. ■ Using a hedge trimmer that is modified, damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death. - Never operate a hedge trimmer that is modified damaged, improperly maintained or not completely and securely assembled. - Always check your hedge trimmer for proper condition and operation before starting work, particularly the retaining latch, trigger switch, and cutting blades. - Ensure that the retaining latch and trigger switch move freely and spring back into place when released. The trigger switch must not engage until the retaining latch is unlocked. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Never attempt to modify or override the controls or safety devices in any way. - The cutting blades must move only when the battery is inserted, the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch is depressed. - If your hedge trimmer or any part is damaged or does not function properly, take it to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the hedge trimmer until the problem has been corrected. ■ Before inserting the battery: - Check the contacts in the battery compartment for corrosion or other foreign matter. Keep clean. - Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - Read and follow the instructions on switching on the hedge trimmer, @ 15.1. ■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death from unintentional starting: - Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position and the trigger switch is in the off position before inserting the battery. - Never carry the hedge trimmer with your finger on the trigger switch. - Release the trigger switch before removing the battery. - Remove the battery before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the hedge trimmer and any other time it is not in use. - Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when the battery is inserted. - Never store the battery in the hedge trimmer. 12 0458-185-8621-A