Work Area And Surroundings; Hedge Trimmer - Stihl HSA 56 Gebrauchsanleitung

4 Safety Precautions
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
hedge trimmer. Not wearing personal protective
equipment may result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting blades
during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wear footwear made of durable material.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting blades
during cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1

Hedge Trimmer

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 and damage to property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the hedge trimmer unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the hedge
trimmer.
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￭ The hedge trimmer is not waterproof. Working in the rain
or a damp location may result in an electric shock. This
can result in injuries to the user and may damage the
hedge trimmer.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
￭ Electrical components of the hedge trimmer can 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
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Innocent children,
bystanders and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ 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.
► 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.
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