Operation Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
HLA 85
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the hedge trimmer or flying debris.
Innocent bystanders, children and animals may be
seriously injured.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.
￭ The hedge trimmer’s electric motor may produce sparks.
Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Keep children away from the work area.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Long reach hedge trimmer
The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– The hedge trimmer is not damaged.
– The hedge trimmer is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– Cutting blades are properly mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this hedge
trimmer are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged hedge trimmer.
► If the hedge trimmer is dirty: Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Do not modify the hedge trimmer.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not work with
the hedge trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
hedge trimmer model.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
within 15 meters of the work area.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
15m (50ft)
► Do not immerse battery in fluids.