English
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope
you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
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Guide to Using this Manual
2.1
Applicable Documentation
Local safety regulations apply.
► Read, understand and save the following
documents in addition to this instruction man‐
ual:
– Safety notes and precautions for STIHL AK
battery.
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and
products with built in batteries:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2
Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks which result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
WARNING
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
NOTICE
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by tak‐
ing the precautions mentioned.
2.3
Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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Overview
3.1
Hedge Trimmer, Battery and
Charger
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1 Loop Handle
For holding, controlling and carrying the
hedge trimmer.
2 Switch Lever
Operated together with the trigger to switch
the hedge trimmer on and off.
3 Battery Compartment
Accommodates the battery.
4 Locking Lever
Secures the battery in the battery compart‐
ment.
5 Retaining Latch
Operated together with the trigger lockout to
unlock the trigger.
6 Trigger Lockout
Operated together with the retaining latch to
unlock the trigger.
7 Control Handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
hedge trimmer.
8 Trigger
Operated together with the switch lever to
switch the hedge trimmer on and off.
9 Hand Guard
Helps protect hand on loop handle from con‐
tact with the cutting blades.
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