Working - Stihl HLA 66 Manual De Instrucciones

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► Do not insert objects into the apertures in the battery.
► Never connect the battery terminals to metallic objects
and cause a short circuit.
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
￭ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid
contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected
areas with plenty of soap and water.
► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
￭ A damaged or defective battery may emit an unusual
odour, smoke or catch fire. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► If the battery emits an unusual odour or smoke: do not
use the battery and keep it away from flammable
materials.
► If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish the battery
using a fire extinguisher or water.
4.7

Working

WARNING
￭ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on their work. This may result in the user
stumbling, falling and suffering serious injury.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work with the long-
reach hedge trimmer.
► Operate the long-reach hedge trimmer alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your balance. If
you have to work at a height: Use a mobile elevating
work platform or secure scaffolding.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
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￭ Working above shoulder height can cause fatigue sooner.
This may result in serious injury to the user.
► Work above shoulder height for short periods only.
► Take breaks.
￭ If the moving cutting blade makes contact with a hard
object it can be brought to a sudden stop. The reactive
forces that occur can cause the user to lose control of the
long-reach hedge trimmer and be seriously injured.
► Hold the long-reach hedge trimmer firmly with both
hands.
► Before starting work, check hedge for hard objects and
remove any such objects.
￭ The moving cutting blades can cut the user. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch moving cutting blades.
► If the cutting blades are blocked by an
object: Switch off the long-reach hedge
trimmer and remove the battery. before
clearing the jam.
￭ If the behavior of the long-reach hedge trimmer changes
during operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a
safe condition. This may result in serious injury to people
and damage to property.
► Stop working, remove the battery and consult a STIHL
dealer.
￭ Vibrations may occur while using the long-reach hedge
trimmer.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: Consult a
doctor.
4 Safety Precautions
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