Instruction Manual

0458-725-8621-B
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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch move freely and spring back into
place when released. The trigger switch must not
engage until the retaining latch is unlocked and the
trigger switch lockout is depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
– The cutting attachment must engage only when the
trimmer / brushcutter is connected to a battery, the
retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch
lockout and trigger switch are depressed.
– If your trimmer / brushcutter or any part, including
the battery, is damaged or does not function
properly, take it to your authorized STIHL servicing
dealer. Do not use the unit until the problem has
been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the
power tool'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 use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked,
leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
power tool, @ 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 unit with your finger on the trigger
switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
connecting cord.
– Never leave the power tool unattended when it is
connected to a battery.
– Never store the power tool with the connecting cord
in the power tool's socket.
￭ Before switching on your trimmer / brushcutter, take the
following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury from
thrown objects, loss of control or inadvertent contact with
the cutting attachment:
– Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear of you
and all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
trimmer / brushcutter, @ 15.1.
5.7.2 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer / Brushcutter
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your trimmer /
brushcutter:
– Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ Operating the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand may
lead to loss of control and is extremely dangerous. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or
bystanders from loss of control:
– Remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the trimmer /
brushcutter. Remove the connecting
cord in the event of a malfunction or
emergency and any time the power tool
is not in use.
– Never attempt to operate the trimmer /
brushcutter with one hand.