Inserting And Removing Activation Key; Inserting The Activation Key; Removing The Activation Key; Switching The Hedge Trimmer On/Off - Stihl HSA 45 Instruction Manual

7 Inserting and Removing Activation Key

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 Trimmer 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 trimmer. 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 complete standstill
after about 1 second.
► If the cutting blades continue to run after about 1 second:
Remove the activation key and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
Your hedge trimmer has a malfunction.

9 Checking the Hedge Trimmer

9.1

Checking the Controls

Release slide, trigger lockout and trigger
► Remove the activation key.
► Attempt to pull the trigger lever without depressing the
release slide and the trigger lockout.
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