Instruction Manual

0458-601-9621-A
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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the shrub shears, battery
and charger:
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL HSA 26 shrub shears are designed for the
following applications:
– With shrub shear blade: Cutting shrubs
– With grass shear blade: Cutting grass
Do not use the shrub shears in the rain.
The STIHL AS battery supplies power to the shrub shears.
The STIHL AL 1 charger recharges the STIHL AS battery.
WARNING
￭ Batteries and chargers not approved for the shrub shears
by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the shrub shears with a STIHL AS battery.
►Recharge the STIHL AS battery with a
STIHL AL 1 charger.
￭ Using the shrub shears, battery or the charger for
purposes for which they were not designed may result in
serious or fatal injuries, and damage to property may
occur.
► Use the shrub shears, battery and charger as described
in this instruction manual.
4 Safety Precautions
Observe safety notices and take the necessary
precautions.
Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
Wear safety glasses.
Do not touch coasting cutting blades.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Observe safety notices on flying debris and take
the necessary precautions.
Maintain safe distance.
Protect shrub shears and charger from rain and
dampness.
Always remove the battery during work breaks,
transport, storage, maintenance or repairs.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and damp – do not
immerse it in fluids.