Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Main Parts...................................................3
4 Safety Symbols on the Products.................3
5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings.........4
6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....6
7 Battery Safety........................................... 12
8 Charger Safety..........................................13
9 Maintenance, Repair and Storage............ 14
10 Before Starting Work.................................15
11 Charging the Battery................................. 15
12 LED Diagnostics....................................... 16
13 Inserting and Removing the Battery..........17
14 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On and Off 18
15 Checking the Controls...............................19
16 During Operation.......................................20
17 After Finishing Work..................................20
18 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer, Battery
and Charger.............................................. 21
19 Storing the Hedge Trimmer, Battery and
Charger..................................................... 21
20 Cleaning....................................................22
21 Inspection and Maintenance..................... 23
22 Troubleshooting Guide..............................24
23 Specifications............................................25
24 Replacement Parts and Equipment.......... 27
25 Disposal.................................................... 27
26 Limited Warranty.......................................27
27 Trademarks...............................................27
28 Addresses................................................. 28
1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information
contained in this manual will help you receive
maximum performance and satisfaction from
your hedge trimmer and, if followed, reduce the
risk of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Because a hedge trimmer is a
high-speed cutting tool, special
safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of per‐
sonal injury.
Read this instruction manual thor‐
oughly before use and periodically
thereafter. Follow all safety pre‐
cautions. Careless or improper
use can cause serious or fatal
injury.
Do not lend or rent the hedge trimmer without
this instruction manual. Allow only persons who
fully understand the information in this manual to
operate the hedge trimmer.
For further information, or if you do not under‐
stand any of the instructions in this manual,
please go to www.stihlusa.com or contact your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that
requires your special attention. Such information
is introduced with the following symbols and sig‐
nal words:
DANGER
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Indicates a risk of property damage, including
damage to the machine or its individual com‐
ponents.
2.2 Symbols in Text
The following symbol is included to assist you
with the use of the manual:
Refers to a designated chapter or sub-
chapter in this instruction manual.
English
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