STIHL HSA 65 Hedge Trimmer Owners Manual

STIHL HSA 65 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. Instruction Manual 1 – 27 Manual de instrucciones 29 – 56 English Contents Guide to Using this Manual Important Safety Instructions Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Description of Operation Using the Unit Connecting Charger to Power Supply Charging the Battery Light Emitting Diodes (LED) on Battery Light Emitting Diodes (LED) on Charger Switching On Switching Off Storing the Machine Sharpening Instructions Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Trademarks Addresses Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your hedge trimmer.

To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL hedge trimmer, it is important that you read and understand and follow the maintenance and safety precautions in chapter “Safety Precautions and Working Techniques ” before using your hedge trimmer. For further information you can go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. Warning! Because a hedge trimmer is a highspeed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements may be made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your hedge trimmer differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2010 0458-554-8621-A. M5-3.C10.FST. 0000002345_002_GB Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Original Instruction Manual { HSA 65 1 English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe or fatal injury. Caution! Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Important Safety Instructions Warning! When using electric hedge trimmers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Avoid Dangerous Environment ­ Don’t use hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations. Don’t Use In Rain. Keep Children Away ­ All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area. Dress Properly ­ Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Use Safety Glasses ­ Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Use Right Appliance ­ Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended. Avoid Unintentional Starting ­ Do not carry hedge trimmer with battery plugged in.