Stihl HSE 52 Product Instruction Manual - Page 6

English WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard). Power tool noise may damage your hearing. If you use the hedge trimmer for more than a couple hours in a day, STIHL recommends that you wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. Always wear heavy duty work gloves (e.g. made of leather or other wear resistant material) when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to protect your hands. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Wear long pants made of heavy material to help protect your legs. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of the unit. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. Good footing is very important. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." WARNING Never modify this power tool in any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous. If this tool is subjected to unusually high loads for which it was not designed (e. g. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it is in good condition before continuing work. Check in particular that the controls and safety devices such as the trigger switch, front handle switch lever, hand guard, mechanical sprocket brake (see section "Preparation for use") and integral blade guard are working properly. Do not continue operating this machine if it is damaged. In case of doubt, have it checked by your STIHL servicing dealer. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Electrical Precautions WARNING The voltage of the power supply must agree with the voltage specified on the hedge trimmer's rating plate. Improper voltage will damage the hedge trimmer and may cause personal injury. See other electrical warnings in this chapter and in the "General Power Tool Safety Warnings" chapter of this manual. Transporting the Electric Hedge Trimmer WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from blade contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the cutter blades moving. 4 HSE 52