Stihl HSA 45 User manual

HSA 45
Instruction Manual2 - 18

Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 2
4 Safety Precautions......................................3
5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation.... 9
6 Charging the Hedge Trimmer, LEDs...........9
7 Inserting and Removing Activation Key.... 10
8 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On/Off....... 10
9 Checking the Hedge Trimmer................... 10
10 Operating the Hedge Trimmer.................. 11
11 After Finishing Work..................................12
12 Transporting..............................................12
13 Storing.......................................................12
14 Cleaning....................................................12
15 Maintenance............................................. 13
16 Repairing...................................................13
17 Troubleshooting........................................ 13
18 Specifications............................................14
19 Spare Parts and Accessories....................15
20 Disposal.................................................... 15
21 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 15
22 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 16
23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings.......16
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.
3 Overview
3.1 Hedge Trimmer and Charging
Cable
The rechargeable battery is built into the hedge
trimmer.
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1 Switch Lever
Operated together with the trigger to switch
the hedge trimmer on and off.
2 Release Slide
Operated together with the trigger lockout to
unlock the trigger.
3 Trigger Lockout
Locks trigger in position.
4 Control Handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
hedge trimmer.
5 Button
Activates the LEDs on the hedge trimmer.
6 LEDs
Indicate hedge trimmer’s state of charge and
malfunctions.
7 Trigger
Operated together with the switch lever to
switch the hedge trimmer on and off.
8 Charging Socket
Accommodates the charger plug.
9 Activation Key
Activates the hedge trimmer.
10 Key Socket
Accommodates the activation key.
11 Loop Handle
For holding, controlling and carrying the
hedge trimmer.
12 Hand Guard
Helps protect hand on loop handle from con‐
tact with the cutting blades.
13 Cutting Blades
Perform the cutting action.
14 Charger Plug
Connects charging cable to charger socket.
15 Connecting Cable
Connects charger plug to appliance plug.
16 Appliance Plug
Connects charging cable to wall outlet.
17 Charging Cable
Serves to charge the hedge trimmer.
18 Blade guard (scabbard)
Helps protect user from contact with the cut‐
ting blades.
# Rating label with serial number
3.2 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the hedge
trimmer and charging cable:
This symbol indicates in what direction
the release slide has to be pushed.
L
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Guaranteed sound power level accord‐
ing to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in
order to make sound emissions of
products comparable.
LK 45
This symbol shows that an LK 45
charging cable must be used.
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 appliance in a dry
place, indoors only.
Do not dispose of the product with your
household waste.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning symbols and labels on the
hedge trimmer or charging cable:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
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Wear safety glasses.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Always remove the activation key dur‐
ing breaks in work , transport, charg‐
ing, storage, maintenance and repairs.
Protect the hedge trimmer from rain
and moisture – do not immerse it in flu‐
ids.
Protect hedge trimmer from heat and
fire.
Observe hedge trimmer’s specified
temperature range.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL HSA 45 hedge trimmer is designed
for cutting hedges, shrubs, bushes and scrub.
The hedge trimmer must not be used in the rain.
A built-in battery supplies the hedge trimmer with
power.
The STIHL LK 45 charging cable recharges the
STIHL HSA 45 hedge trimmer.
WARNING
■Charging cables or power supply units not
explicitly approved for the hedge trimmer by
STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
►Always recharge STIHL HSA
45 hedge trimmers with a
STIHL LK 45 charging cable.
■Using the hedge trimmer or the charging cable
for purposes for which they were not designed
may result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐
age to property.
►Use the hedge trimmer and charging cable
as described in this instruction manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the hedge trimmer and charging
cable. The user or other persons may sustain
serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If you pass the hedge trimmer and charging
cable on to another user: 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 hedge
trimmer and the charging
cable. If the user’s physi‐
cal, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or
she may work only under
the supervision of or as
instructed by a responsible
person.
–The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
hedge trimmer and battery.
–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
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working with the hedge
trimmer 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 pulled into the hedge trim‐
mer while working. 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.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood or
scrub and may become caught in the hedge
trimmer. Users not wearing suitable clothing
are at risk of 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 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■Innocent bystanders, children and animals
cannot recognize or assess the dangers of the
hedge trimmer or flying debris. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐
ously injured and damage to property may
occur.
►Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the hedge trimmer unatten‐
ded.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the hedge trimmer.
■ The hedge trimmer is 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 hedge trimmer.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp
location.
■ Electrical components of the hedge trimmer
can produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire
or an explosion in an easily combustible or
explosive environment. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries and damage to property.
►Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
4.5.2 Charging cable
WARNING
■Onlookers, children and animals may be
unaware of or unable to assess the dangers of
a charging cable or electric current. Bystand‐
ers, children and animals may be seriously or
fatally injured.
►Keep bystanders, children
and animals away from the
work area.
►Do not leave the charging
cable unattended.
►Make sure that children can‐
not play with the charging
cable.
■The charging cable is not protected against all
ambient conditions. If the charging cable is
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exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may
catch fire or explode. This can result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
►Protect the charging cable from rain and
moisture.
► Operate the charging cable in a dry place,
indoors only.
► Do not operate the charging cable in an
easily combustible or explosive environ‐
ment.
►Use and store the charging cable at a tem‐
perature between 0°C and 40 °C.
■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charg‐
ing cable.
►Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Hedge Trimmer
The hedge trimmer is in a safe condition if the
following conditions are fulfilled:
–The hedge trimmer is undamaged.
–Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
–The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
–The cutting blades are correctly fitted.
–Only an original STIHL accessory for this
hedge trimmer has been fitted.
–The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
►Never use a damaged hedge trimmer.
► Never recharge a damaged hedge trimmer.
► If the hedge trimmer is dirty or wet: Clean
the hedge trimmer and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the hedge trimmer.
► If the controls do not work: Do not operate
the hedge trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories for this
hedge trimmer.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
►Do not insert objects into the openings of
the hedge trimmer.
► Never connect or short-circuit the keyslot
contacts with metallic objects.
► Do not open the hedge trimmer.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
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 Charging Cable
The charging cable is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
–Charging cable is undamaged.
–Charging cable is clean and dry.
WARNING
■ If the product does not comply with safety
requirements, components will no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
►Do not use a damaged charging cable.
► If the charging cable is dirty or wet: Clean
the charging cable and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the charging cable.
►Never bridge the charging
cable's contacts with metallic
objects (short circuit).
►Do not open the charging cable.
4.7 Built-in Battery
WARNING
■The built-in battery is not protected against all
ambient conditions. If the built-in battery is
exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may
catch fire or explode. This can result in serious
or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Protect hedge trimmer from heat and
fire.
► Do not throw the hedge trimmer into
a fire.
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► Use and store your hedge trimmer at
temperatures between 0°C and
+50°C.
► Keep hedge trimmer away from metallic
objects.
► Protect the hedge trimmer from rain and
damp – do not immerse it in fluids.
► Do not expose hedge trimmer to high pres‐
sure.
► Do not expose hedge trimmer to micro‐
waves.
► Protect hedge trimmer from chemicals and
salts.
► Do not transport a damaged hedge trimmer.
■ Fluid may escape from a damaged battery.
The fluid can cause irritation if it contacts the
skin or eyes.
►Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In case of contact with the skin: Wash
affected areas with plenty of water and
soap.
►In case of contact with the eyes: Rinse eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
■A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
►If the hedge trimmer smells unusual or
emits smoke: Do not use the hedge trimmer
and keep it away from combustible sub‐
stances.
►If the hedge trimmer catches fire: Extin‐
guish the hedge trimmer with a fire extin‐
guisher or water.
4.8 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 hedge trimmer.
► Operate the hedge trimmer 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
the user to lose control of the hedge trimmer
and be seriously injured.
►Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both
hands.
► Before starting work, check hedge for hard
objects and remove any such objects.
■ The moving cutting blades can cut the user.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch moving cutting blades.
► If the cutting blades are blocked by
an object: Switch off the hedge trim‐
mer and remove the activation key.
Then remove the object causing the
blockage.
■If the behavior of the hedge 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.
■ Hedge trimmer vibrations may occur during
operation.
► 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 hedge trimmer firmly by the control
handle and loop handle and wait until the
cutting blades come to a complete stand‐
still.
DANGER
■Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with the cutting blades and
damage the cables. This can result in serious
or fatal injuries.
►Do not work near live electric cables.
4.9 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.
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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.
■ Overvoltage can occur in the charging cable if
the line voltage or frequency are incorrect dur‐
ing charging. The charging cable may be dam‐
aged.
►Make sure the line voltage and frequency
agree with the data on the charging cable’s
rating label.
■A damaged or defective charging cable may
produce an unusual smell or emit smoke dur‐
ing the charging process. This may result in
personal injuries and damage to property.
►Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
■ The charging cable can overheat and cause a
fire if heat dissipation is inadequate. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
►Do not cover the charging cable.
■ If several charging cables are connected to
one wall outlet, electric cables may be over‐
loaded during the charging process. The
cables can overheat and cause a fire. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
►Connect the charging cable to a single wall
outlet.
► Do not connect the charging cable to multi‐
ple sockets.
4.10 Transporting
WARNING
■The hedge trimmer may turn over or shift dur‐
ing transport. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Remove the activation key.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Pack the hedge trimmer in packaging or a
transport box in such a way that it cannot
move.
►Secure the packaging or transport box with
lashing straps or a net so that the packag‐
ing or transport box cannot move.
4.11 Storing
4.11.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a hedge trimmer and can be
seriously injured.
► Remove the activation key.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Store the hedge trimmer out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
in the activation key socket and metal compo‐
nents. This can damage the hedge trimmer.
► Remove the activation key.
► Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry
condition.
■ The hedge trimmer is not protected against all
ambient conditions. The hedge trimmer may
be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient
conditions.
►Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry
condition.
► Store the hedge trimmer in a confined
space.
► Store the activation key separately from the
hedge trimmer.
4.11.2 Charging Cable
WARNING
■Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charging cable. Children may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
►Keep the charging cable out of the reach of
children.
■ The charging cable is not protected against all
ambient conditions. The charging cable may
be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient
conditions.
►If the charging cable is hot: Allow the charg‐
ing cable to cool down.
►Store the charging cable in a
clean and dry condition.
►Store the charging cable in a
confined space.
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► Store the charging cable within temperature
range of 0°C to +40°C.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■The hedge trimmer may start unintentionally if
the activation key remains inserted during
cleaning, maintenance or repair operations.
This can result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Remove activation key.
■ Harsh cleaning agents, cleaning with a water
jet, or pointed objects can damage the hedge
trimmer, the cutting blades and the charging
cable. If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades or
charging cable are not cleaned correctly, com‐
ponents may no longer function properly or
safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This could cause serious injury to persons.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, cutting blades
and charging cable as described in this
instruction manual.
■If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades or charg‐
ing cable are not serviced or repaired cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This could result in serious or fatal
injury to people.
►Do not attempt to service or repair the
hedge trimmer or charging cable.
► If the hedge trimmer or the charging cable
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 Hedge Trimmer
for Operation
5.1 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
–Hedge trimmer, 4.6.1.
–Cutting blades, 4.6.2.
–Charging cable, 4.6.3.
►Check the built-in battery, 9.2.
►Fully charge the hedge trimmer, 6.1.
►Clean the hedge trimmer, 14.1.
►Check the controls, 9.1.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use
your hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
6 Charging the Hedge Trim‐
mer, LEDs
6.1 Charging the Hedge Trimmer
The charging time depends on several factors,
e.g. temperature of the hedge trimmer or ambi‐
ent temperature. The actual charging time may
differ from the specified charging time. For speci‐
fied charging times see www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
The charging process starts
automatically when the plug is
inserted in a wall outlet and the
charging cable is connected to
the hedge trimmer. The charging
process stops automatically
when the hedge trimmer is fully
charged.
The hedge trimmer and charging cable heat up
during the charging process.
► Remove the activation key.
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► Insert the plug (5) in a convenient wall outlet
(6).
► Lay the connecting cable (4).
► Insert the charger plug (3) in the charge
socket (2).
The LEDs (1) glow green and show the state
of charge.
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► If the LEDs (1) stop glowing: Disconnect the
charger plug (3) from the charge socket (2).
The hedge trimmer is fully charged.
► Disconnect the plug (5) from the wall outlet
(6).
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60-80%
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► Press the button (1).
The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds
and indicate the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge
the hedge trimmer.
6.3 LEDs
The LEDs can indicate the state of charge or
malfunctions in the hedge trimmer. The LEDs
can glow or flash green or red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs
glow or flash green.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting,
17.
Malfunction in hedge trimmer.
7 Inserting and Removing
Activation Key
7.1 Inserting the Activation Key
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► Insert the activation key (1) in the socket (2).
7.2 Removing the activation key
► Stand the hedge trimmer on a level surface.
► Remove the activation key.
► Keep the activation key out of the reach of
children.
8 Switching the Hedge Trim‐
mer On/Off
8.1 Switching On
WARNING
■ The motor accelerates and the cutting blades
run regardless of the sequence in which the
switch lever and trigger are depressed. If you
depress the trigger first and then the switch
lever, you may lose control of the hedge trim‐
mer. This can result in serious injuries.
►Depress the switch lever first and then the
trigger.
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► Depress the switch lever (1) and hold it in that
position.
► Push the release slide (2) in the direction of
the switch lever (1) with your thumb and hold it
there.
► Depress the trigger lockout (3) with your hand
and hold it there.
You can let go of the release slide (2).
► Pull the trigger (4) with your index finger and
hold it there.
The motor accelerates and the cutting blades
run.
8.2 Switching Off
► Release the switch lever, trigger and lockout
lever.
► Wait until the cutting blades come to a com‐
plete standstill after about 1 second.
► If the cutting blades continue to run after about
1 second: Remove the activation key and con‐
tact your STIHL servicing dealer.
Your hedge trimmer has a malfunction.
9 Checking the Hedge Trim‐
mer
9.1 Checking the Controls
Release slide, trigger lockout and trigger
► Remove the activation key.
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