4 Safety Precautions
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell unusual, emit
smoke or burn. This can result in serious or fatal injuries
and damage to property.
► If the trimmer smells unusual or emits smoke: Do not
use the trimmer and keep it away from combustible
substances.
► If the trimmer catches fire: Extinguish the trimmer with a
fire extinguisher or water.
4.9
Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user may trip, fall and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your trimmer.
► Operate the trimmer alone.
► Keep the cutting attachment close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep a good
balance.
■ The rotating cutting attachment can cut the user. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating cutting attachment.
■ If the behavior of the trimmer changes during operation or
feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This
can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, remove the activation key and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
■ Trimmer vibrations may occur during operation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
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■ Note that the cutting attachment continues to rotate for a
short period after you release the trigger. This can result
in serious injuries.
► Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a complete
stop.
4.10 Charging
WARNING
Contact with live components may occur for the following
reasons:
– Connecting cable is damaged.
– Plug is damaged.
– Wall outlet is not properly installed.
■ Contact with live components can result in an electric
shock. This may result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Check that the connecting cable and plug are not
damaged.
► Insert the plug in a properly installed wall outlet.
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