Stihl HSA 94 T Instruction Manual - Page 14
Holding and Controlling the Hedge Trimmer
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English ■ Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the hedge trimmer's socket: - Check the electrical contacts in the socket and on the plug of the connecting cord for corrosion or other foreign matter. Keep clean. - If the socket is dirty or corroded, take the unit to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use. - 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 connecting cord. - Never carry the hedge trimmer with your finger on the trigger switch. - Release the trigger switch before removing the connecting cord. - Remove the connecting cord before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the hedge trimmer. Remove the connecting cord in the event of a malfunction or emergency, and any time the hedge trimmer is not in use. - Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended when it is connected to a battery. - Never store the hedge trimmer with the connecting cord in the hedge trimmer's socket. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Before switching on your hedge trimmer, take the following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury, loss of control or inadvertent contact with the cutting attachment: - Be sure that the cutting blades are clear of you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ground. - Never switch on the hedge trimmer with material between the cutting blades. - Read and follow the instructions on switching on the hedge trimmer, @ 15.1. 6.5.2 Holding and Controlling the Hedge Trimmer WARNING ■ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your hedge trimmer: - Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin. ■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of control: - Always hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands when you are working. - Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger (see illustration). 0000-GXX-2914-A0 12 0458-005-8621-A