Stihl HSE 52 Product Instruction Manual - Page 10

English requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Use of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your instruction manual. Have such work performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Only authorized personnel may replace the power supply cord. Never open the powerhead. WARNING Always disconnect the plug from the power supply and make sure that the cutting tool is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the electric hedge trimmer. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on blades. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your instruction manual. Check cooling air inlets about every ten hours of operation and clean if necessary. Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or handle. They can be damaged by certain household cleaners containing aromatic oils such as pine or lemon, or by solvents such as kerosene. WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. This may cause parts of the cutting tool to come off and cause serious or fatal injury. Keep the cutting tool sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. Do not spray water on the trimmer; moisture can cause an electric shock hazard. Wipe the unit with a dry cloth. Store the power tool in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children. General Power Tool Safety Warnings This chapter relays the prescribed wording of general safety advice for handheld motor-operated electric hedge trimmers contained in UL 60745-1 and UL 60745-2-15. The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding an electric shock given under "2) Electrical safety" do not apply to STIHL cordless electric power tools. WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 8 HSE 52