Stihl HSE 61 Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 22

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Make sure you always have a secure footing and
hold the machine so that the cutting blades are
always facing away from your body.
2.5 While working
In case of imminent danger or in an emergency,
switch off the motor immediately – release the
trigger or switch lever or trigger or auxiliary
switch.
Ensure that there are no other people within the
working area.
Watch the cutting blades at all times – do not cut
areas of the hedge that you cannot see.
Be extremely careful when cutting tall hedges,
check the other side of the hedge before starting
work.
The drive motor is not waterproof. To
reduce the risk of a short circuit or
electrocution, never work with the
power tool in the rain or in wet or very
damp locations.
Do not leave the power tool outdoors in the rain.
Your power tool is equipped with a system
designed to quickly stop the cutting blades – they
come to an immediate standstill as soon as you
release the trigger switch or the switch lever, or
the auxiliary switch.
Check this function at regular, frequent intervals.
Do not operate the machine if the cutting blades
continue to run after switching off – risk of injury!
Contact a dealer.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp,
snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground!
Clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings.
Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots – risk of tripping or stumbling!
2.5.1 When working at heights:
– Always use a lift bucket
– Never use the machine while standing on a
ladder or in a tree
– never work in an insecure standing position
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
The gear head becomes hot during operation. To
reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the
gear housing!
If the machine is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g., heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work - refer also to
the chapter "Before starting work". Make sure the
safety devices are working properly. Never use a
power tool that is no longer safe to operate. In
case of doubt, contact a dealer.
Inspect the hedge and work area to avoid dam‐
aging the cutting blades:
– Remove stones, rocks, pieces of metal and
other solid objects
– When working close to the ground, make sure
that no sand, grit or stones get between the
cutting blades
– Take particular care when cutting hedges next
to or against wire fences
Do not touch electric power lines – never cut
through electric power lines – risk of electrocu‐
tion!
Do not touch the cutting blades.while
the engine is running. If the cutting
blades become jammed by thick
branches or other obstructions,
switch off immediately and disconnect
the plug from the power supply before
attempting to free the blades.
If the hedge is very dusty or dirty, spray the cut‐
ting blades with STIHL resin solvent from time to
time during cutting. This will significantly reduce
blade friction, the aggressive effects of sap and
the build-up of dirt particles.
The dust that occurs during operation may be
harmful to health. Wear a dust mask in case of
dust formation.
If the power cord is damaged, imme‐
diately disconnect the plug from the
wall outlet to avoid the risk of electric
shock.
Never jerk the power cord to disconnect it from
the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
Avoid damage to the power supply cord. Do not
drive over it, pinch or tug it.
Position the connecting and extension cords cor‐
rectly:
– Do not chafe on edges, pointed or sharp
objects
– don't trap or squeeze the cord in or under
doors or windows
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