Instruction Manual

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English 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
4.2 Battery
The following safety symbols are found on the AK series
battery:
Batteries sold separately.
5.1 Introduction
This chapter contains the prescribed general safety
warnings and instructions for handheld, motor-operated
electric power tools and motor-operated, electric hedge
trimmers contained in UL 60745
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1 and UL 60745
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2
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15.
Additional important warnings and instructions are provided
in subsequent chapters of this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
5.2 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.
To reduce the risk of personal injury,
keep bystanders at least 17 ft. (5 m)
away and maintain a safe distance of at
least 50 ft. (15 m) to any wires from
cables that may be carrying electric
current, @ 6.5.4.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose the hedge trimmer to rain, water or
excessive moisture. Store it indoors. If it is
exposed to rain or very damp conditions, take it
to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before
further operation, @ 6.4.
To reduce the risk of injury or property damage
from unintended activation, remove the battery
any time the hedge trimmer is not in use, @ 6.4.
To reduce the risk of injury, follow the specified
safety precautions.
Read and follow all safety precautions in the
battery's instruction manual and the manual for
the STIHL tool powered by this battery. Improper
use can lead to serious or fatal personal injury or
property damage.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire, explosion or burns, including
chemical burns, do not disassemble, crush,
drop, damage or heat above 212 °F (100 °C).
Never expose to fire or incinerate, @ 7.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire, use and store only within an
ambient temperature range of 14 °F to
122 °F (
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10 °C to 50 °C), @ 7.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion,
keep dry. Protect from rain, water, liquids and
damp conditions. Never immerse in water or
other liquids, @ 7.
5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings