Stihl HSA 26 User manual

HSA 26
Instruction Manual2 - 23

Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 3
4 Safety Precautions......................................4
5 Preparing Shrub Shears for Operation..... 10
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs...................... 11
7 Assembling the Shrub Shears.................. 12
8 Removing and Fitting the Battery..............12
9 Switching the Shrub Shears On/Off.......... 13
10 Checking the Shrub Shears and Battery...13
11 Operating the Shrub Shears..................... 13
12 After Finishing Work..................................14
13 Transporting..............................................14
14 Storing.......................................................15
15 Cleaning....................................................15
16 Maintenance............................................. 16
17 Repairing...................................................16
18 Troubleshooting........................................ 17
19 Specifications............................................18
20 Spare Parts and Accessories....................19
21 Disposal.................................................... 19
22 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 19
23 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 20
24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings.......20
1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our
customers’ requirements. The products are
designed for reliability even under extreme con‐
ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.
Our dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service
support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐
tainable and responsible handling of natural
resources. This user manual is intended to help
you use your STIHL product safely and in an
environmentally friendly manner over a long
service life.
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.
2 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 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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3 Overview
3.1 Shrub Shears, Battery and
Charger
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11 #
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12
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0000-GXX-A612-A0
1 Bag
For transporting and storing the shrub shears,
battery and charger. The bag only comes with
the set (consisting of shrub shears, battery
and charger).
2 Release Slide
Unlocks the trigger.
3 Control Handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
shrub shears.
4 Battery Compartment
Accommodates the battery.
5 Trigger
The trigger switches the shrub shears on and
off.
6 Button
Activates the LEDs on the shrub shears.
7 LEDs
Indicate battery’s state of charge and mal‐
functions.
8 Connecting Cable
Connects charger to appliance plug.
9 Appliance Plug
Connects cable to wall outlet.
10 LED
The LED indicates the operating status of the
charger.
11 Charger
Charges the battery.
12 Locking Hook
Holds the battery in the battery compartment.
13 Battery
Supplies power to the shrub shears.
# Rating Label with Serial Number
3.2 Shrub Shear Blade and Grass
Shear Blade
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4
2
0000-GXX-A613-A1
1 Shrub shear blade, cutting blades
The cutting blades cut shrubs.
2 Blade Scabbard
Helps protect user from contact with the
shrub shear blade.
3 Grass shear blade, cutting blades
The cutting blades cut grass.
4 Blade Scabbard
Helps protect user from contact with the grass
shear blade.
3.3 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the shrub
shears, battery and charger:
The LED glows or flashes green. Bat‐
tery is being charged.
LED flashes red. No electrical contact
between battery and charger or mal‐
function in battery or charger.
L
W
A
Guaranteed sound power level accord‐
ing to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in
order to make sound emissions of
products comparable.
The data next to this symbol indicates the
energy content of the battery according to
the cell manufacturer’s specification. The
energy content available during operation
is lower.
Operate the electric product in a dry place,
indoors only.
Do not dispose of the product with your
household waste.
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Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the shrub
shears, battery and charger:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses.
Do not touch coasting cutting blades.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Observe safety notices on flying debris
and take the necessary precautions.
Maintain safe distance.
Protect shrub shears and charger from
rain and dampness.
Always remove the battery during work
breaks, transport, storage, mainte‐
nance or repairs.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and damp
– do not immerse it in fluids.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL HSA 26 shrub shears are designed
for the following applications:
–With shrub shear blade: Cutting shrubs
–With grass shear blade: Cutting grass
Do not use the shrub shears in the rain.
The STIHL AS battery supplies power to the
shrub shears.
The STIHL AL 1 charger recharges the STIHL
AS battery.
WARNING
■Batteries and chargers not approved for the
shrub shears by STIHL may cause a fire or
explosion. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
►Use the shrub shears with a STIHL AS bat‐
tery.
►Recharge the STIHL AS bat‐
tery with a STIHL AL 1
charger.
■Using the shrub shears, battery or the charger
for purposes for which they were not designed
may result in serious or fatal injuries, and
damage to property may occur.
►Use the shrub shears, battery and charger
as described in this instruction manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate instruction cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the risks involved in using
the shrub shears, battery and charger. The
user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If you lend the shrub shears, battery and
charger on to another person: Always give
them the instruction manual.
►Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
–The user must be rested.
–The user must be in good
physical condition and
mental health to operate
and work with the shrub
shears, battery and
charger. If the user’s phys‐
ical, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or
she may work only under
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the supervision of or as
instructed by a responsible
person.
–The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
shrub shears, battery and charger.
–The user must be of legal
age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in
accordance with national
rules and regulations.
–The user has received
instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other
experienced user before
working with the shrub
shears and using the
charger for the first time.
–The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
►If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■Long hair may be caught in the shrub shears
during operation. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
►Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
►Wear a long-sleeved, close-fitting top and
long trousers.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
►If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood,
brush or the shrub shears. Not wearing suita‐
ble clothing may result in serious injury.
►Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ The user may come into contact with the mov‐
ing cutting blades while working. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
►Wear robust footwear.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ The user may come into contact with the cut‐
ting blades during cleaning or servicing. This
may result in injury to the user.
►Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
►Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Shrub Shears
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the shrub shears or
thrown objects. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously injured and damage to
property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and ani‐
mals away from the work area.
► Do not leave the shrub shears unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the shrub shears.
■ The shrub shears are not waterproof. Working
in the rain or a damp location may result in an
electric shock. This can result in injuries to the
user and may damage the shrub shears.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp
location.
■ Electrical components of the shrub shears can
produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
►Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
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4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
■Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐
ously injured.
►Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch
fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Do not charge, use and store the battery
outside of the specified temperature limits,
19.6.
► Protect the battery from rain and
moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐
uids.
► Keep the battery away from metal objects.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.5.3 Charger
WARNING
■Bystanders and children are not aware of and
cannot assess the dangers of a charger or
electric current. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously or fatally injured.
►Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
►Make sure that children can‐
not play with the charger.
■The charger is not waterproof. If you work in
the rain or in a damp environment, an electric
shock may occur. The user may be injured
and the charger may be damaged.
► Do not operate it in the rain or in a
damp environment.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or
explode. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
►Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry
room.
► Do not operate the charger in a flammable
environment or in an explosive environ‐
ment.
►Do not operate the charger on a readily
combustible surface.
► Do not use and store the charger outside of
the specified temperature limits, 19.6.
■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People
may be injured and the charger may be dam‐
aged.
►Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Shrub Shears
The shrub shears are in a safe condition if the
following conditions apply:
–The shrub shears are not damaged.
–The shrub shears are clean and dry.
–The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
–The shrub shear blade or grass shear blade is
properly mounted.
–Genuine STIHL accessories designed for
these shrub shears are fitted.
–The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. There is a risk of serious or
fatal injury to people.
►Work only with undamaged shrub shears.
► If the shrub shears are dirty or wet: Clean
the shrub shears and allow them to dry.
► Do not modify the shrub shears.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not use your shrub shears.
► Fit genuine STIHL accessories designed for
these shrub shears.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
►Never insert objects into the shrub shears’
openings.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
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4.6.2 Cutting Blades
The cutting blades are in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
–Cutting blades are undamaged.
–Cutting blades are not deformed.
–Cutting blades move freely.
–Cutting blades are properly sharpened.
–Cutting blades have no burrs.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
cutting blades may come off and be thrown at
high speed. This can result in serious injuries.
►Work only with undamaged cutting blades.
► Make sure the cutting blades are properly
sharpened and deburred.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
4.6.3 Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the follow‐
ing conditions are met:
–The battery is not damaged.
–The battery is clean and dry.
–The battery is working and has not been modi‐
fied.
WARNING
■ The battery cannot function safely if it is not in
safe condition. There is a risk of serious injury
to persons.
►Use an undamaged and functioning battery.
► Do not charge a damaged or defective bat‐
tery.
► If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the bat‐
tery and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the battery.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in
the battery.
► Never connect the battery terminals to met‐
allic 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.
4.6.4 Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
–Charger is undamaged.
–Charger is clean and dry.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety
requirements, they will no longer function
properly and safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
►Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the
charger and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger’s open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
■The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
►Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your shrub shears.
► Operate the shrub shears alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe
platform.
►If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ Working above shoulder height can cause you
to tire quickly. This can result in serious inju‐
ries.
►Work above shoulder height for short peri‐
ods only.
► Take regular breaks.
■ If the moving cutting blades make contact with
a hard object they can be brought to a sudden
stop. The reactive forces that occur can cause
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the user to lose control of the shrub shears
and be seriously injured.
► Before starting work, check the shrub or
grass for hard objects and remove any such
objects.
■The moving cutting blades can cut the user.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Keep your free hand away from the
cutting blades.
► Do not touch moving cutting blades.
► If the cutting blades are blocked by
an object: Switch off the shrub
shears and remove the battery. Then
remove the object causing the block‐
age.
■If the behavior of the shrub shears 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 battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
■ Vibrations may occur while using the shrub
shears.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
■ Note that the cutting blades continue to run for
about 1 second after you release the trigger.
The moving cutting blades can cut the user.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Hold the shrub shears firmly by the
control handle and wait until the cut‐
ting blades come to a complete
standstill.
DANGER
■Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with and damage to the cut‐
ting blades. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
►Do not work near live electric cables.
4.8 Charging
WARNING
■A damaged or defective charger may produce
an unusual smell or emit smoke during the
charging process. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
►Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
■ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if
heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
►Do not cover the charger.
4.9 Connecting to Power Supply
Contact with live components may occur for the
following reasons:
–The connecting cable or extension cable is
damaged.
–Connecting cable plug or extension cable is
damaged.
–Wall outlet is not properly installed.
DANGER
■ Contact with live components can result in an
electric shock. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
►Check that the connecting cable, extension
cable and their plugs are not damaged.
If the connecting cable or extension
cable is damaged:
► Do not touch damaged areas.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet.
►Never touch the connecting cable, exten‐
sion cable or their plugs with wet hands.
► Insert the plug of the connecting cable or
extension cable in a properly installed fused
wall outlet with ground contact.
►Install the charger with a ground fault circuit
interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms).
■ A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can
cause an electric shock. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
►Use an extension cable with the correct
wire gauge, 19.5.
WARNING
■Overvoltage can occur in the charger if the line
voltage or frequency are incorrect during
charging. The charger may be damaged.
►Make sure the line voltage and frequency
agree with the data on the charger’s rating
plate.
■A carelessly laid connecting or extension
cable can be damaged and cause others to
trip or fall. This can result in injuries and may
damage the connecting cable or extension
cable.
►Position and mark connecting cable and
extension cable so they do not represent a
trip hazard.
►Position the connecting and extension
cables so that they are not under tension or
entangled.
►Position the connecting and extension
cables so that they cannot be damaged,
kinked, pinched or chafed.
►Protect the connecting cable and extension
cable from heat, oil and chemicals.
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► Lay the connecting and extension cables on
a dry surface.
■ The extension cable becomes hot during oper‐
ation. If the heat cannot dissipate, it may
cause a fire.
►If you use a cable drum: Unwind the exten‐
sion cable to its full length.
■ If electric cables or pipes are embedded in the
wall, they may be damaged when the charger
is mounted on a wall. Contact with electric
cables can result in an electric shock. This can
result in serious injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
►Check that there are no electric cables or
pipes embedded in the wall.
■ If the charger is not mounted on the wall as
described in this instruction manual, the
charger or the battery may fall down or the
charger may overheat. This may result in per‐
sonal injuries and damage to property.
►Mount the charger on the wall as described
in this instruction manual.
■ If the charger is mounted on a wall with the
battery inserted, the battery may fall out and
be damaged. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
►Mount the charger on the wall first and then
insert the battery.
4.10 Transporting
4.10.1 Shrub Shears
WARNING
■The shrub shears may turn over or shift during
transport. This may result in personal injuries
and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Transport the battery in the bag supplied.
► If no bag is supplied with the battery:
Secure the shrub shears with lashing
straps, belts or a net to prevent turnover
and movement.
4.10.2 Battery
WARNING
■The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
►Never transport a damaged battery.
► Transport the battery in the bag supplied.
► If no bag is supplied with the garden pruner:
Transport the battery in non-conductive
packaging.
■The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
►Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.10.3 Charger
WARNING
■ The charger can turn over or move while being
transported. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
►Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Transport the charger in the bag supplied.
► If no bag is supplied with the charger:
Secure the charger with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
■The connecting cable must not be used for
carrying the charger. The connecting cable
and the charger may be damaged.
►Wind up the connecting cable and attach it
to the charger.
4.11 Storing
4.11.1 Shrub Shears
WARNING
■Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of shrub shears and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Store the shrub shears out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the shrub shears and metal components.
This can damage the shrub shears.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the shrub shears in a clean and dry
condition.
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4.11.2 BatteryBattery
WARNING
■Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
►Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
►Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery indoors.
► Store the battery separately from the shrub
shears and charger.
► Store the battery in electrically non-conduc‐
tive packaging.
► Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits, 19.6.
4.11.3 Charger
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charger. Children can be seri‐
ously injured or killed.
►Remove the battery.
► Store the charger out of reach of children.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, the charger may
be damaged.
►Remove the battery.
► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool
down.
► Store the charger in a clean, dry place.
► Store the charger in an enclosed room.
► Do not store the charger outside of the
specified temperature limits, 19.6.
■ The connecting cable should not be used for
carrying the charger or hanging up the
charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
►Hold the charger by the housing in a secure
grip. The charger is provided with a handle
recess to make it easy to pick up the
charger.
►Hang the charger on the wall mounting.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■The shrub shears may start unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Remove the battery.
■ Sharp cleaning agents, cleaning with a water
jet or pointed objects can damage the shrub
shears, the cutting blades, the battery and the
charger. If the shrub shears, cutting blades,
battery or charger are not cleaned correctly,
components may no longer function properly
or safety devices may be rendered inopera‐
tive. This may cause serious injury to persons.
► Clean the shrub shears, cutting blades, bat‐
tery and charger as described in this
instruction manual.
■If the shrub shears, cutting blades, battery or
charger are not serviced correctly, compo‐
nents may no longer function properly or
safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
There is a risk of serious or fatal injury to peo‐
ple.
►Do not attempt to service or repair the
shrub shears, battery or charger.
► If the shrub shears, battery or the charger
require servicing or repairs: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
►Maintain the cutting blades as described in
this User Manual.
■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting
edges while cleaning or servicing the cutting
blades. This may result in injury to the user.
►Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
5 Preparing Shrub Shears for
Operation
5.1 Preparing Shrub Shears for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
English 5 Preparing Shrub Shears for Operation
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