Stihl HSE 60 Product Instruction Manual - Page 6

English / USA 12. Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don´t carry plugged-in hedge trimmer with finger on the trigger switch. Be sure both switches are disengaged when plugging in. 13. Don´t Abuse Cord - Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. 14. Danger! Risk of Cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is on. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trimmer is disconneted from the power supply when cleaning jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer. 15. Don´t Force Hedge Trimmer - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. 16. Don´t Overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 17. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired. 18. Disconnect Hedge Trimmer Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, and the like. 19. Store Idle Hedge Trimmer Indoors When not in use, hedge trimmer should be stored indoors in dry and high or locked-up place - out of reach of children. 20. Maintain Hedge Trimmer With Care. Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect hedge trimmer cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. 21. Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is no longer in its original condition should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect a part's operation. A guard or other part that is damaged or broken should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. HSE 60, HSE 70 5