Stihl HSA 56 User manual

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STIHL HSA 56 Instruction Manual

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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Applicable Documentation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Symbols used with warnings in the text
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Symbols in Text
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Overview
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1 Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Symbols
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Safety Precautions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.1 Warning Signs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.3 The Operator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.6 Safe Condition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.7 Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.8 Charging
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.9 Transporting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.10 Storing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.1 Charging the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.2 State of Charge
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3 LEDs on Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.4 LED on Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7 Removing and Fitting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.1 Fitting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.2 Removing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On/Off
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.1 Switching On
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.2 Switching Off
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9 Testing the Hedge Trimmer and Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9.1 Checking the Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9.2 Testing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10 Operating the Hedge Trimmer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10.1 Holding and Controlling the Hedge Trimmer
. . . . . . . . 16
10.2 Cutting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
11 After Finishing Work
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11.1 After Finishing Work
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12 Transporting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12.1 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12.2 Transporting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
13 Storing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
13.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
13.2 Storing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
13.3 Storing the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
14 Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
14.1 Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
14.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
14.3 Cleaning the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
14.4 Cleaning the Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
15 Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
15.1 Sharpening the Cutting Blades
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
16 Repairing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
16.1 Repairing Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger
. . . . 19
17 Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
17.1 Troubleshooting Hedge Trimmer and Battery
. . . . . . . 20
17.2 Troubleshooting Charger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
18 Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
18.1 STIHL HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
18.2 Cutting Blades
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
18.3 STIHL AK Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
18.4 Charger STIHL AL 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
18.5 Noise and Vibration Data
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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English 1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank for choosing STIHL. We develop and manufacture
our quality products to meet our customers’ requirements.
The products are designed for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our
specialist dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will
enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE.
2.1 Applicable Documentation
Local safety regulations apply.
► Read, understand and save the following documents in
addition to this instruction manual:
– 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
18.6 REACH
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
19 Spare Parts and Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
19.1 Spare Parts and Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
20 Disposal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
20.1 Disposal of Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger
. . . 23
21 EC Declaration of Conformity
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
21.1 STIHL HSA 56 Hedge Trimmer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
21.2 STIHL AL 101 Charger Conformity Notice
. . . . . . . . . . 23
22 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
22.1 Introduction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
22.2 Work area safety
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
22.3 Electrical safety
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
22.4 Personal safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
22.5 Power tool use and care
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
22.6 Battery tool use and care
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
22.7 Service
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
22.8 Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1 Introduction
2 Guide to Using this Manual

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English 3 Overview
2.2 Symbols used with warnings in the text
WARNING
This symbol indicates dangers that can cause serious
injuries or death.
► The measures indicated can avoid serious injuries or
death.
NOTICE
This symbol indicates dangers that can cause damage to
property.
► The measures indicated can avoid damage to property.
2.3 Symbols in Text
3.1 Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger
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.
This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction
manual.
3Overview
#
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12
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0000-GXX-1450-A1
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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4 Locking Lever
Secures the battery in the battery compartment.
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 contact with the
cutting blades.
10 Cutting Blades
Perform the cutting action.
11 Charger
Charges the battery.
12 LED
The LED indicates the operating status of the charger.
13 Appliance Plug
Connects cable to wall outlet.
14 Connecting Cable
Connects charger to appliance plug.
15 Battery
Supplies power to the hedge trimmer.
16 LEDs
Indicate state of charge and malfunctions.
17 Button
Activates the LEDs on the battery.
18 Blade Guard (Scabbard)
Helps protect user from contact with the cutting blades.
# Rating label with serial number
3.2 Symbols
The following symbols may be applied to the hedge trimmer,
battery or charger:
Retaining latch unlocks the trigger in this position.
Retaining latch locks the trigger in this position.
4 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunction in the
battery.
LED glows green and LEDs on battery glow or
flash green. Battery is being charged.
LED flashes red. No electrical contact between
battery and charger or malfunction in battery or
charger.
Sound power level determined according to
directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in order to make
sound emissions of electric 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 appliance in a dry place, indoors
only.
Do not dispose of the product with your household
waste.
L
WA

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Signs
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the hedge trimmer,
battery and charger:
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL HSA 56 hedge trimmer is designed for cutting
hedges, shrubs, bushes and scrub.
The STIHL AK battery supplies power to the hedge trimmer.
The STIHL AL charger recharges the STIHL AK battery.
WARNING
￭ Batteries and chargers 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.
► Use the hedge trimmer with a STIHL AK battery.
► Recharge the STIHL AK battery with a
STIHL AL charger.
￭ Using the hedge trimmer, 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 hedge trimmer, battery and charger 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, battery and charger. The operator or other
persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
4 Safety Precautions
Observe safety notices and take the necessary
precautions.
Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
Wear safety glasses.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Always remove the battery during work breaks,
transport, storage, maintenance or repairs.
Protect hedge trimmer and charger from rain
and dampness.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and damp – do not
immerse it in fluids.
Observe battery’s specified temperature range.

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English 4 Safety Precautions
► If you pass the hedge trimmer, 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 in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the hedge trimmer,
battery and charger. If the user’s
physical, 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 must be legally recognized as
an adult.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other
experienced user before working with
the hedge trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
￭ Long hair can be sucked into the hedge trimmer during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be sucked
into the hedge trimmer.
￭ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation.
This can result in personal injury.
► Wear a long-sleeved upper garment and long trousers.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
hedge trimmer. Not wearing personal protective
equipment may result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting blades
during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wear footwear made of durable material.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting blades
during cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy footwear with non-slip soles.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► Wear safety glasses. Suitable glasses that
have been tested and labeled in accordance
with EN 166 or national standards are
available from retailers.

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the hedge trimmer or flying debris. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously
injured.
► Keep other persons, children and animals away from
the work area.
￭ 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.
￭ The hedge trimmer’s electric motor may produce sparks.
Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Keep children away.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.5.3 Charger
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charger or electric current. Children may sustain
serious or fatal injuries.
► Keep children away from the work area.
￭ The charger 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 charger.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible
surface.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store your battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Do not operate it in the rain or a damp
location.

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English 4 Safety Precautions
► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between +5°C and +40°C.
￭ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► 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
points are observed:
– The hedge trimmer is undamaged.
– Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– Cutting blades are properly mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this hedge
trimmer are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
WARNING
￭ If the product does not comply with safety requirements,
components will no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged hedge trimmer.
► If the hedge trimmer is dirty or wet: Clean the hedge
trimmer and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the hedge trimmer.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
hedge trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
hedge trimmer model.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instruction manual supplied with the
accessory.
► Never insert objects in the hedge trimmer’s openings.
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 a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been modified.
WARNING
￭ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot operate
safely. This can result in serious injuries.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or defective
battery.

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► If the battery is dirty or wet: Clean the battery and allow
it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the battery.
► Never insert objects in the battery’s openings.
► Never bridge the battery's contacts with metallic objects
(short circuit).
► Do not open the battery.
￭ 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 property.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits smoke: Do not use
the battery and keep it away from combustible
substances.
► If the battery catches fire: Extinguish battery with 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 the product does not comply with safety requirements,
components will no longer function properly or 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 openings.
► 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 trip, 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.
￭ Working above shoulder height can cause you to tire
quickly. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work above shoulder height only for short periods.
► Take regular breaks.

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￭ 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.
￭ 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 battery 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 standstill.
DANGER
￭ Working near live electric cables can result in accidental
contact with the cutting blades. This can result in serious
or fatal injuries.
► Do not perform cutting work near electric cables.
4.8 Charging
WARNING
Contact with live parts can occur for the following reasons:
– The connecting cord is damaged.
– The mains plug is damaged.
– The socket is not properly installed.
￭ Contact with live parts can result in electric shock. The
user may be seriously injured or killed.
► Make sure that the connecting cord and mains plug are
undamaged.
► Plug the mains plug into a correctly installed socket.
￭ During charging, an incorrect mains voltage or incorrect
mains frequency may result in an overvoltage in the
charger. The charger may be damaged.
► Make sure that the mains voltage and the mains
frequency of the power supply match the data on the
rating plate of the charger.
￭ During charging, a damaged or defective charger may
give off an unusual smell or smoke. This can result in
injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the mains power
supply.
￭ Insufficient heat dissipation may cause the charger to
overheat and a fire to break out. This can result in serious
injuries or death and damage to property.
► Do not cover the charger.
￭ Wiring may be overloaded during charging if more than
one charger is connected to the same socket. The wiring
may heat up and a fire may break out. This can result in
serious injuries or death and damage to property.
► Only ever connect one charger to one socket.
► Do not connect chargers to multiple sockets.
► Do not touch moving cutting blades.
► If the cutting blades are blocked by an
object: Switch off the hedge trimmer and
remove the battery. Then remove the object
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￭ If wiring and pipes are laid in the wall, they may be
damaged if the charger is mounted on the wall. Contact
with wiring can result in electric shock. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Make sure there is no wiring or pipes in the wall at the
proposed mounting site.
￭ If the charger is not mounted on the wall as described in
this Instruction Manual, the charger or the battery may fall
or the charger may overheat. This can result in injuries
and damage to property.
► Mount the charger on a wall as described in this
Instruction Manual.
￭ If the charger is mounted on a wall with the battery
inserted, the battery may fall out of the charger. This can
result in injuries and damage to property.
► Mount the charger on the wall first before inserting the
battery.
4.9 Transporting
4.9.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
￭ The hedge trimmer may turn over or shift during transport.
This may result in personal injuries and damage to
property.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Secure the hedge trimmer to prevent turnover and
movement.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
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.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
￭ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. 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 Storing
4.10.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a hedge trimmer and can be seriously injured.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Store the hedge trimmer out of the reach of children.
► Remove the battery.
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￭ The electrical contacts on the hedge trimmer can corrode
if they are damp. This can damage the hedge trimmer.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry condition.
4.10.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the battery in a confined space.
► Store the battery separately from the hedge trimmer and
charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures between -
10°C and +50°C.
4.10.3 Charger
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charger. Children may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the charger out of the reach of children.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The charger may be damaged if it is exposed
to certain ambient conditions.
► Remove the battery.
► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool down.
► Store the charger in a clean and dry
condition.
► Store the charger in a confined space.
► Store the charger at a temperature between +5°C and
+40°C.
￭ The connecting cable must not be used for carrying or
hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing. A recessed handle is
provided on the back of the charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall bracket.
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
￭ The hedge trimmer may start unintentionally if the battery
is left in place during cleaning, maintenance or repair
operations. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, high pressure cleaners or
pointed objects can damage the hedge trimmer, cutting
blades, battery and charger. If the hedge trimmer, cutting
blades, battery or charger are not cleaned correctly,
► Remove the battery.
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components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious injuries.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, cutting blades, battery and
charger as described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades, battery or charger are
not serviced correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the hedge trimmer,
battery or charger.
► If the hedge trimmer, battery or the charger require
servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
► Maintain the cutting blades as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ The user can be cut while cleaning or servicing the sharp
cutting blades. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
5.1 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Hedge trimmer, @4.6.1.
– Cutting blades, @4.6.2.
– Battery, @4.6.3.
– Charger, @4.6.4.
► Check the battery, @9.2.
► Fully charge the battery, @6.1.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, @14.1.
► Check the controls, @9.1.
► If 3 LEDs flash red while you are checking the controls:
Remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
Malfunction in hedge trimmer.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your hedge
trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
6.1 Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the battery or the ambient temperature. The
actual charging time may differ from the specified charging
time. For specified charging times see www.stihl.com/
charging-times.
The charging process starts automatically
when the plug is inserted in a wall outlet and
the battery is fitted in the charger. The
charger switches itself off automatically when
the battery is fully charged.
The battery and charger heat up during the charging
process.
► Insert the plug (6) in a convenient wall outlet (7).
The charger (3) runs a self test. The LED (4) glows green
for about 1 second and then red for about 1 second.
► Lay the connecting cable (5).
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► Insert the battery (2) in the guides in the charger (3) and
press it home as far as stop.
The LED (4) glows green.
The LEDs (1) glow green and show the state of charge.
► If the LED (4) and the LEDs (1) stop glowing: Disconnect
the plug (6) from the wall outlet (7).
Battery is fully charged.
► Remove the battery (2).
6.2 State of Charge
► 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 battery.
6.3 LEDs on Battery
The LEDs can indicate the battery’s state of charge or
malfunctions in the hedge trimmer or battery. 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 or battery.
6.4 LED on Charger
The LED indicates the operating status of the charger.
If the LED glows green, the battery is being charged.
► If the LED flashes red: Rectify the malfunction.
Malfunction in charger.
7.1 Fitting the Battery
► Insert the battery (1) in the battery compartment (2) and
press it home until you hear a click.
Arrows (3) on battery (1) are still visible and battery (1) is
held securely in battery compartment (2). There is no
electrical contact between the hedge trimmer and battery
(1).
► Push the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) as
far as stop.
The battery (1) engages with a second click and is flush
with the hedge trimmer’s housing.
7.2 Removing the Battery
► Stand the hedge trimmer on a level surface.
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► Press the locking lever (1).
The battery (2) is unlocked and can be removed.
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 trimmer. This
can result in serious injuries.
► Depress the switch lever first and then the trigger.
► Depress the switch lever (1) and hold it in that position.
► Push the retaining latch (2) with your thumb to position .
► Depress the trigger lockout (3) with your hand and hold it
there.
► 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 complete standstill
after about 1 second.
► If the cutting blades continue to run after about 1 second:
Remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
Your hedge trimmer has a malfunction.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
9.1 Checking the Controls
Retaining latch, trigger lockout and trigger
► Remove the battery.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Try to pull the trigger.
► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your hedge trimmer
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
Retaining latch or trigger lockout is faulty.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in that
position.
► Pull the trigger.
► Release the trigger and trigger lockout lever at the same
time.
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► If the trigger or trigger lockout lever is stiff or does not
spring back to the idle position: Do not use your hedge
trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
Trigger or trigger lockout is faulty.
Switch lever
► Remove the battery.
► Depress the switch lever and release it again.
► If the switch lever is stiff or does not spring back to its idle
position: Do not use your hedge trimmer and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
The switch lever has a malfunction.
Switch on the hedge trimmer
► Fit the battery.
► Depress the switch lever and release it again.
► If the cutting blades have run or are running: Do not use
your hedge trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
The trigger has a malfunction.
► Depress the trigger lockout lever and hold it in that
position.
► Pull the trigger and hold it there.
► If the cutting blades run: Do not use your hedge trimmer
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
The switch lever has a malfunction.
► Depress the switch lever (1) and hold it in that position.
The cutting blades run.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
Malfunction in hedge trimmer.
► Release the switch lever.
The cutting blades stop running after about 1 second.
► If the cutting blades continue to run after 1 second:
Remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
Your hedge trimmer has a malfunction.
9.2 Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
10.1 Holding and Controlling the Hedge Trimmer
► Hold the hedge trimmer with one hand on the control
handle – wrap your thumb around the control handle.
► Hold the hedge trimmer with the other hand on the loop
handle – wrap your thumb around the loop handle.
10.2 Cutting
► Use lopping shears or a chainsaw to cut out thick
branches first.
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► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom upwards in an
arc while making the cut.
► Lower the nose of the hedge trimmer without cutting.
► Walk slowly and steadily forwards.
► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom upwards in an
arc while making the cut.
► Cut the other side of the hedge in the same way.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10° to the top
of the hedge.
► Swing the hedge trimmer horizontally and in an arc while
making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
11.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► If the hedge trimmer is wet: Allow the hedge trimmer to
dry.
► Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Clean the battery.
12.1 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Carry the hedge trimmer by the loop handle with the
cutting blades behind you.
► Transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle: Secure the
hedge trimmer to prevent it turning over or shifting.
12.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the transport
of dangerous goods. The battery is classified as UN 3480
(lithium-ion batteries) and has been tested in accordance
with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section
38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets
13.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
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► Observe the following points when storing the hedge
trimmer:
– Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
13.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends that you store the battery with a charge
between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the battery:
– Battery is out of the reach of children.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery is in an enclosed space.
– Store the battery separately from the hedge trimmer and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.
13.3 Storing the Charger
► Unplug the mains plug from the socket.
► Remove the battery.
► Roll up the connecting cord and attach it to the charger.
► The charger should be stored in such a way that the
following conditions are met:
– The charger is out of the reach of children.
– The charger is clean and dry.
– The charger is in an enclosed room.
– The charger is separate from the battery.
– The charger is not hung up by the connecting cord.
– The charger is stored at temperatures between + 5 °C
and + 40 °C.
14.1 Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Clean the hedge trimmer with a damp cloth or STIHL resin
solvent.
14.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the battery.
► Run the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds, .
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is distributed
evenly.
14.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
14.4 Cleaning the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Clean the charger with a damp cloth.
► Clean the charger’s electrical contacts with a soft brush.
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