STIHL HSA 26 Battery Shrub Shears Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: STIHL

HSA 26 Battery Shrub Shears

STIHL HSA 26 Product Information

The STIHL HSA 26 is a compact and lightweight cordless garden shear designed to make trimming and shaping tasks in the garden easier. The product comes with a battery and charger, as well as cutting attachments for shrubs and grass. The garden shears have LED lights to indicate the battery level and charging status, making it easy to monitor usage.

Safety Symbols on the Products

The following safety symbols can be found on the garden shears, battery, and charger:

Warning: Read the instruction manual before use.
Caution: Wear eye protection when using the product.
Electric shock hazard: Do not expose to rain or moisture.
High-temperature hazard: Do not dispose of in fire or heat.

Preparing the Garden Shears for Operation

Insert the battery into the garden shears until it clicks into place.
Select the appropriate cutting attachment for the task at hand.
Attach the cutting attachment to the garden shears, ensuring it clicks into place.

Charging the Battery

Set up the charger on a stable surface.
Insert the battery into the charger until it clicks into place.
Plug the charger into a power source.
The LED on the charger will light up red while charging and turn green when fully charged.

Mounting and Removing a Cutting Attachment

To mount the cutting attachment, align the attachment with the garden shears and push until it clicks into place.
To remove the cutting attachment, press the release button and pull the attachment away from the garden shears.

Inserting and Removing the Battery

To insert the battery, align it with the garden shears and push until it clicks into place.
To remove the battery, press the release button and pull the battery away from the garden shears.

Switching the Garden Shears On and Off

To switch on the garden shears, press and hold the lock button, then press the trigger. Release both buttons to stop the shears. To switch off the garden shears, release the trigger and lock button.

Testing the Controls

Before using the garden shears, test the controls by pressing the lock button and trigger to ensure they are working properly.

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in this manual will help you receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your battery- powered garden shears and, if followed, reduce the risk of injury from their use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Because battery-powered garden shears are high-speed cutting tools, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety precautions. Careless or improper use of the garden shears can cause serious or fatal injury.
Do not lend or rent the garden shears without this instruction manual. Allow only persons who fully understand the information in this manual to operate the garden shears.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual, please go to www.stihlusa.com (for Canada: www.stihl.ca) or contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.

Guide to Using this Manual

2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that requires your special attention. Such information is introduced with the following symbols and signal words:

DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components.

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3.1 Garden Shears, Battery and Charger
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2.2 Symbols in Text
The following symbol is included to assist you with the use of the manual:
Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in this instruction manual.

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1 Carrying Bag Designed for transporting and storing the garden shears, battery, charger and accessories. The carrying bag is included when the garden shears, battery and charger are purchased as a set.
2 Retaining Latch Locks/unlocks the trigger switch.
3 Control Handle The garden shears` handle.
4 Battery Compartment Holds the battery.

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5 Trigger Switch Switches the motor on and off.
6 Push Button Activates the garden shears` LEDs.
7 Garden Shears LEDs Indicate the battery’s state of charge and display error messages regarding potential malfunctions in the power tool or battery.
8 Power Supply Cord Supplies the charger with electricity when plugged into an electrical outlet.
9 Plug Connects the power supply cord to an electrical outlet.
10 Charger LED Indicates the operating status of the charger.
11 Charger Charges the battery.
12 Locking Lever Secures the battery in the battery compartment.
13 Battery Supplies electrical power to the motor.

Rating Plate Contains electrical information and the product’s serial

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Safety Symbols on the Products

3.2 Cutting Attachments

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1 Shrub Blades Steel blades for cutting shrubs.
2 Blade Scabbard Covers the shrub blades to reduce the risk of injury from inadvertent contact during transportation and storage.
3 Grass Blades Steel blades for cutting grass.
4 Blade Scabbard Covers the grass blades to reduce the risk of injury from inadvertent contact during transportation and storage.
4 Safety Symbols on the Products
4.1 Garden Shears, Battery and Charger
The following safety symbols are found on the garden shears, battery and/or charger:
To reduce the risk of injury, follow the specified safety precautions.

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Read and follow all safety precautions in the instruction manual. Improper use can lead to serious or fatal personal injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of eye injury, always wear proper eye protection, @ 6.4.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the garden shears to rain, water or excessive moisture. Store them indoors. If they are exposed to rain or very damp conditions, take them to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before further operation, @ 6.5.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electric shock, keep the charger dry. Protect it from rain, water, liquids and damp conditions. For indoor use only, @ 8.
To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands, feet and other parts of your body away from the cutting blades, @ 6.6.4.
To reduce the risk of injury or property damage from unintended activation, remove the battery any time the garden shears are not in use, @ 6.6.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire, explosion or burns, including chemical burns, do not disassemble, crush, drop, damage or heat the battery above 212 °F (100 °C). Never expose it to fire or incinerate, @ 7.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion, keep the battery dry. Protect it from rain, water, liquids and damp conditions. Never immerse the battery in water or other liquids, @ 7.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

5.1 Introduction
This chapter contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for handheld, motor-operated electric power tools and motor-operated electric hedge trimmers / garden shears with mounted shrub blades. Additional important warnings and instructions are provided in subsequent chapters of this manual.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5.2 Work Area Safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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5.3 Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) or ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an RCD or GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

5.4 Personal Safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

5.5 Power Tool Use and Care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

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e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5.6 Battery Tool Use and Care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

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e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire/explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperatures above 130 °C / 265 °F may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
5.7 Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service provider.
5.8 Hedge Trimmer / Garden Shears with Mounted Shrub Blades Safety Warnings
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the garden shears may result in serious personal injury.
b) Carry the garden shears by the handle with the blade stopped and taking care not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the garden shears will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury from the blades.
c) When transporting or storing the garden shears, always fit the blade scabbard. Proper handling of the garden shears will decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades.

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d) When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all power switches are off and the battery is disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the garden shears while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
e) Hold the garden shears by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the garden shears “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
f) Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
g) Do not use the garden shears in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
DANGER
Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

6.1 Introduction
This section contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for handheld, motor-operated electric garden shears with mounted grass blades. Additional important warnings and instructions are provided in subsequent sections of this manual.
WARNING When using electric garden shears, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE GRASS SHEARS!

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Avoid Dangerous Environment Don’t use garden shears in damp or wet locations.
Don’t Use In Rain.
Keep Children Away All bystanders should be kept at a distance from work area.
Dress Properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Heavy-duty work gloves (e.g. made of leather or other wear resistant material) and substantial footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Use Safety Glasses Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
Use Right Tool Do not use tool for any job except that for which it is intended.
Avoid Unintentional Starting Do not carry garden shears with finger on the trigger switch.
Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the garden shears.
Don’t Force Garden Shears They will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which they were designed.
10)Don’t Overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
11)Stay Alert Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate garden shears when you are tired.
12)Store Garden Shears Indoors When not in use, garden shears should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of reach of children with the battery removed.
13)Maintain Garden Shears With Care Keep cutting attachment clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
14)Check Damaged Parts Before further use of the garden shears, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

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mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
15)Keep hands away from blades.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6.2 Intended Use
WARNING
These garden shears are designed for light-duty trimming of grass and ornamental shrubs in yards and gardens around the home. They are not intended to replace your hedge trimmer. Use of the garden shears for operations different than intended could result in serious injury or death. Use the garden shears only for light-duty trimming tasks around the home and garden.
Improper use could result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the garden shears. Use the garden shears, battery and charger only as described in this manual.
Never attempt to modify or override the garden shears’ controls or safety devices in any way.
Never use garden shears that have been modified or altered from their original design.
The STIHL AS series battery is designed for use only with compatible STIHL power tools.
The STIHL AL 1 series charger is designed for charging STIHL AS series batteries only.

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6.3 Operator
WARNING
Working with the garden shears can be strenuous. The operator must be in good physical condition and mental health. To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of control: Check with your doctor before using the garden shears if you have any health condition that may be aggravated by strenuous work.
Do not operate the garden shears while under the influence of any substance (drug, alcohol or medication, etc.) that might impair vision, balance, dexterity or judgment.
Be alert. Do not operate the garden shears when you are tired. Take a break if you become tired.
Do not permit minors to use the garden shears.
According to STIHL’s current knowledge, the electric motor of these garden shears should not interfere with a pacemaker. However, persons with a pacemaker or other implanted medical device should consult their physician and device manufacturer before operating these garden shears.
6.4 Personal Protective Equipment
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury: Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection.
Loss of control and severe cut injuries may result if hair, clothing or apparel make contact with the moving cutting blades or otherwise become entangled in the components of the garden shears. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury:

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Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that also allows complete freedom of movement.

Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that could be caught on branches, brush or the moving cutting attachment.
Secure hair above shoulder level before starting work.
To reduce the risk of eye injury:
Always wear goggles or close-fitting protective glasses with adequate side protection that are impact-rated and marked as complying with CSA Z94.
Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure footing and reduce the risk of injury while working:
Wear substantial footwear with non-slip soles. Do not wear sandals, flip- flops, open-toed or similar footwear.

To improve your grip and help protect your hands:
Always wear heavy-duty non-slip work gloves made of leather or another wearresistant material when handling the garden shears or the cutting blades.

6.5 Garden Shears
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock: Do not expose the garden shears to rain, water or excessive moisture.
Never immerse the garden shears in water or other liquids.
Store the garden shears indoors.

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The grass and shrub blades have many sharp cutters. Making contact with the cutters may result in serious laceration injuries, even if the cutting blades are not moving. To reduce the risk of such injuries: Keep hands, feet and other parts of your body away from the cutting blades.
Never hold the material to be cut.
Never remove cut material without first releasing the trigger switch and removing the battery.
Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the garden shears or the grass or shrub blades.
The garden shears are operated with one hand. Keep your other hand away from the cutting area during operation. Never hold the material being cut while operating the garden shears.
Never touch the moving cutting blades with your hand or any other part of your body.
Cover the cutting blades with a blade scabbard before transporting or storing the garden shears to reduce the risk of inadvertent contact.
These battery-powered garden shears are intended only for light-duty garden maintenance around the home. Use for other purposes may increase the risk of personal injury and property damage. Do not attempt to cut any material other than grass, ornamental shrubs or similar soft vegetation. Do not cut thick stems, branches or heavy vegetation.
Read and follow the operating instructions in this manual for approved applications, @ 17.
To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and bystanders:
Always release the trigger switch and remove the battery before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the garden shears, and any other time they are not in use.
Release the trigger switch and remove the battery before clearing jammed material.

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Never leave the garden shears unattended when the battery is inserted.
Although certain unauthorized attachments may fit STIHL garden shears, their use may be extremely dangerous. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with this specific model are recommended. Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by STIHL.
Never modify these garden shears in any way.
Never attempt to modify or override the garden shears’ controls or safety devices in any way.
Never use garden shears that have been modified or altered from their original design.
If the garden shears are dropped or subjected to similar heavy impacts: Check that they are undamaged, in good condition and functioning properly before continuing work.
Check that the controls and safety devices are working properly.
Check that the battery has not been damaged. Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning battery or garden shears. In case of doubt, have the garden shears and battery checked by your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
If the garden shears or battery are damaged, not working properly, have been left outdoors, exposed to rain or damp conditions or dropped into water or other liquid, their

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components may no longer function properly and safety devices may be inoperative. To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage:
Take the garden shears to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further operation.
Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically designed to match your garden shears and meet safety and performance requirements. Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or maintenance.
6.6 Using the Garden Shears
6.6.1 Before Operation
WARNING
Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury and property damage. Use the garden shears only as described in this instruction manual.
Using garden shears that are modified, damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death. Never operate garden shears that are modified damaged, improperly maintained or not completely and securely assembled.
Always check your garden shears for proper condition and operation before starting work, particularly the retaining latch, trigger switch and cutting blades.
Ensure that the retaining latch and trigger switch move freely and spring back into place when released. The trigger switch must not engage until the retaining latch is unlocked.

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Never attempt to modify or override the controls or safety devices in any way.
The cutting blades must move only when the battery is inserted, the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch is depressed.
If your garden shears or any part are damaged or do not function properly, take them to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the garden shears until the problem has been corrected.
Before inserting the battery: Check the contacts in the battery compartment for corrosion or other foreign matter and keep clean. If the socket is dirty or corroded, take the unit to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use.
Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
Read and follow the instructions on switching on the garden shears, @ 15.1.
To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death from unintentional starting: Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position and the trigger switch is in the off position before inserting the battery.
Never carry the garden shears with your finger on the trigger switch.
Release the trigger switch before removing the battery.
Remove the battery before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the garden shears, and any other time they are not in use.
Never leave the garden shears unattended when the battery is inserted.
Never store the battery in the garden shears.

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Before switching on your garden shears, take the following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury, loss of control or inadvertent contact: Be sure that the cutting blades are clear of you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ground. Never switch on the garden shears with material between the cutting blades. Read and follow the instructions on switching on the garden shears, @ 15.1.
6.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Garden Shears
WARNING
To maintain a firm grip and properly control your garden shears: Keep the handle clean and dry at all times. Keep it free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of control: Always hold the garden shears firmly with either your left or right hand when you are working. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handle, keeping the handle cradled between your thumb and forefinger (see illustration). Position the garden shears in such a way that all parts of your body are clear of the cutting attachment whenever the battery is inserted.

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To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper footing and balance at all times: Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or while standing on any other insecure support.
Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling or falling.
Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground.
For better footing, always clear away fallen branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects or vegetation that can increase the danger of slipping, tripping or falling.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the operator or bystanders from blade contact: Keep hands, feet and other body parts away from the cutting blades.
Do not touch the cutting blades while the battery is inserted.
Never touch moving cutting blades with your hand or any other part of your body.
If the cutting blades become jammed by thick branches or other obstructions, release the trigger switch and retaining latch immediately and remove the battery before attempting to free the blades.

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6.6.3 Working Conditions
WARNING
Operate your garden shears only under good visibility during favorable daylight conditions. Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy, rainy or inclement.
Your garden shears are a one-person machine. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where they are in use.
Switch off the garden shears immediately if you are approached.
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and unauthorized users: Never leave the garden shears unattended when the battery is inserted.
Switch off the garden shears and remove the battery during work breaks and any other time the garden shears are not in use.
Sparks generated from operation of the garden shears may be capable of igniting combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials and substances. To reduce the risk of fire and explosion: Never operate the garden shears in a location where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials and substances are present.
Read and follow recommendations issued by government authorities (e.g., CCOHS) for identifying and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials and substances.

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Use of these garden shears (including sharpening the cutting blades) can generate dust and other substances containing chemicals known to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Consult governmental agencies such as ECCC, CCOHS and PHAC and other authoritative sources on hazardous materials if you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular substances you are cutting or with which you are working.
Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust or other airborne contaminants, especially those with a smaller particle size, may cause respiratory or other illnesses. Control dust at the source where possible.
Always work with properly sharpened cutting blades.
To the extent possible, operate the garden shears so that the wind or operating process directs any dust, mist or other particulate matter raised by the garden shears away from the operator.
When respirable dust or other particulate matter cannot be kept at or near background levels, always wear a respirator that is approved by PHAC and rated for worksite-specific conditions. Follow the recommendations of governmental authorities (e.g., CCOHS/PHAC) and occupational and trade associations.
If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is coated with a chemical substance, such as pesticide or herbicide:
Read and follow the instructions and warnings that accompanied the substance coating the vegetation or surrounding ground.
6.6.4 Operating Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the operator or bystanders from blade contact:

Keep hands, feet and other body parts away from the cutting blades.
The garden shears are operated with one hand. Keep your other hand away from the cutting area during operation. Never hold the material being cut while operating the garden shears.
Do not touch the cutting blades while the battery is inserted.
Never touch moving cutting blades with your hand or any other part of your body.
Never hold the material to be cut. Never remove cut material without first releasing the trigger switch and removing the battery.
Release the trigger switch and remove the battery before clearing jammed material.
To reduce the risk of severe personal injuries from unintentional starting: Never touch the cutting blades with your hand or any other part of your body when the battery is inserted, even when the cutting blades are not moving.
If the cutting blades become jammed by branches or other obstructions, release the trigger switch and retaining latch immediately and remove the battery before attempting to free the blades.

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The cutting blades continue to move for a short period after the trigger switch is fully released. Wait for the cutting blades to stop before walking with the garden shears or putting them down.
In the event of an emergency: Switch off the motor immediately and remove the battery.
Contacting foreign objects while cutting could damage the cutting blades and may cause them to crack, chip, break or jam. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury or death from loss of control, and to reduce the risk of damage to the garden shears: Inspect the material to be cut and the surrounding area for stones, fence wire, metal or other foreign objects before starting work. Do not use the garden shears in areas where the cutting blades could contact such objects.
Take particular care when cutting next to, against or near wire fences. Do not touch the wire with the cutting blades.
When working close to the ground, make sure that no sand, grit or stones get between the cutting blades.
Do not cut any areas of the hedge, bush, shrub or other vegetation that you cannot see.
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders: Do not allow other persons in the general work area.
If cutting the top of a taller shrubs, check the other side of the shrub frequently for bystanders, animals and obstructions.
Check the cutting blades at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is a change in cutting behavior: Switch off the garden shears and remove the battery.
Check the condition, tightness and sharpness of the cutting blades.

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Inspect the garden shears for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged cutting blades. Replace damaged cutting blades before using the garden shears.
Always keep the cutting blades sharp.
To reduce blade friction and the buildup of dirt, which can interfere with the proper functioning of the garden shears: STIHL recommends that you spray the cutting blades with a resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant, before starting work.
DANGER
To reduce risk of electrocution: Never operate these garden shears in the vicinity of any wires or cables that may be carrying electric current.
Do not rely on the garden shears’ insulation against electric shock.

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7.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
Use of unauthorized batteries can damage the garden shears and result in fire, explosion and personal injury and property damage. Use only genuine STIHL AS series batteries.
Use of STIHL AS series batteries for any purpose other than powering STIHL power tools could be extremely dangerous. Use STIHL AS series batteries only to power compatible STIHL power tools.
Use of unauthorized chargers can damage the battery and result in fire, explosion and personal injury and property damage. Use only a genuine STIHL AL 1 series charger to charge STIHL AS series batteries.
The battery contains safety features and devices which, if damaged, may allow the battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode. Never heat the battery above 212 °F (100 °C).
Never incinerate or place the battery on or near fires, stoves or other hightemperature locations.
Never use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
Never open, disassemble, crush, drop, subject to heavy impact or otherwise damage the battery.
Never expose the battery to microwaves or high pressures.
Never insert objects into the battery’s cooling slots.

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Extreme temperatures may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury and property damage. Never charge, use or store the battery outside the specified ambient temperature limits, @ 24.5.
To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage in the event the battery emits smoke, has an unusual smell or feels unusually hot while using, charging or storing: Immediately discontinue using or charging the battery. Contact the authorities in the event of fire or explosion.
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to electric shock, fire and explosion: Keep the battery dry. Protect it from rain, water, liquids and damp conditions.
Never immerse the battery in water or other liquids.
Never bridge the battery terminals with wires or other metallic objects.
Keep a battery that is not in use away from small metal objects capable of conducting electricity (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
Store the battery indoors in a dry room.
Never store the battery in damp or corrosive environments or in conditions that could lead to corrosion of its metal components.
Never store the battery in the garden shears.
When storing the battery, maintain a charge of 40 % to 60 % (2 green LEDs).
If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect the charger from the outlet.
Protect the battery from exposure to corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Protect the battery from exposure to conductive liquids such as salt water.
Do not attempt to repair, open or disassemble the battery. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

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Leaking battery fluid is potentially harmful and can cause skin and eye irritation, chemical burns and other serious personal injury. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Use an inert absorbent such as sand on spilled battery fluid.
In the event of accidental contact, immediately rinse the contact area thoroughly with mild soap and water.
If fluid gets into your eye(s): Do not rub. Rinse water over the open eye(s) for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
A battery fire can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury and property damage in the event of fire: Evacuate the area. Fire can spread rapidly. Stay clear of any vapors generated and maintain a safe distance.
Contact the fire department.
Although water can be used to put out a battery fire, use of a multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher is preferable.
Consult the fire department regarding proper disposal of a burned battery.
Dropping the battery could result in personal injury or property damage. To prevent the battery from falling during removal: Use care when ejecting the battery.

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8.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and other personal injury or property damage: Read and follow all cautionary markings on the charger, battery and garden shears and all instructions in this manual before using the charger.
Charge only genuine STIHL AS series batteries. Other batteries may burst, catch fire or explode, resulting in personal injury and property damage.
For indoor use only.
Keep the charger dry. Protect it from rain, water, liquids and damp conditions. Never insert a wet battery or use a wet charger.
Do not handle the charger, including power supply cord and plug, with wet hands.
Never use a damaged charger.
Never charge malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed batteries.
When storing the battery, maintain a charge of 40 % to 60 % (2 green LEDs).
If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect the charger from the outlet.
Operate the charger only indoors, in dry rooms.
Operate the charger only within the specified ambient temperature limits, @ 24.5.
Keep the charger out of the reach of children.
Always plug the charger into a properly installed electrical outlet matching the voltage and electrical frequency stated on the charger.

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If too many devices are connected to a power strip, electrical components can be overloaded during charging, leading to overheating and fire. If using a power strip, never exceed its total capacity.
Never use power strips to operate multiple chargers or other devices from the same outlet or on the same circuit.
Do not operate a charger that has received a sharp or heavy blow, has been dropped or is otherwise damaged in any way.
Do not attempt to repair, open or disassemble the charger. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire from a short circuit: Make sure the battery and charger are completely dry before starting the charging process.
Never bridge the contacts of the charger with wires or other metallic objects.
Do not insert any objects into the charger’s cooling slots.
The charger heats up during the charging process. To reduce the risk of fire: Do not operate on a combustible surface (e.g., paper, cardboard, textiles) or in a combustible environment.
Allow the charger to cool down normally. Do not cover it.
Chargers can produce sparks which may ignite combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials. To reduce the risk of fire and explosion: Do not operate in a location where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials are present.
Using a damaged power supply cord or plug may result in fire, electric shock and other personal injury or property damage. To reduce these risks:

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Check the charger’s power supply cord and plug regularly for damage. If damaged, immediately disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.
Have a damaged power supply cord replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
Unplug the power supply cord from the outlet when the charger is not in use.
Never jerk the power supply cord to disconnect it from the electrical outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the power supply cord.
Do not use the power supply cord for carrying or hanging up the charger.
Make sure the power supply cord is located or marked so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp objects or moving parts, or otherwise be subjected to damage or stress.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Overloading an extension cord can result in overheating and fire. If an extension cord must be used: Use only a properly wired 16 gauge (AWG 16) or heavier gauge extension cord and the cord length should not exceed 75 ft.
Never use an extension cord with a wattage rating lower than the wattage on your charger’s rating plate.
Never use an extension cord if the blades on its plug are different from the blades on the charger plug in number, size or shape.
Do not link (chain) extension cords.

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In case of fire, or if the charger or the battery it is charging emits smoke, has an unusual smell, feels hot or appears abnormal in any other way: Immediately disconnect the charger from the outlet. Contact the authorities in the event of fire or explosion.
To reduce the risk of electric shock and other personal injury or property damage when mounting the charger: Ensure that no electrical cables, pipes or other service lines run behind the wall where the charger is to be mounted.
Mount the charger only as described in this manual.
Remove the battery before mounting the charger.
9 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
9.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
There are no user-authorized repairs for the garden shears, battery or charger. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury and property damage: Users may carry out only the cleaning and maintenance operations described in this manual.
Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual.
STIHL recommends that all repair work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or property damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage from unintentional starting: Remove the battery before inspecting the garden shears or carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or repair work, before storing, and any other time the garden shears are not in use.

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The cutting blades are the only user-serviceable parts of the garden shears. Proper maintenance will help maintain cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury. Wear heavy-duty non-slip work gloves when handling the cutting blades.
Keep the cutting blades clean and sharp.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use.
Never attempt to repair damaged cutting blades by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. This may cause parts of the cutting blades to experience uneven or excessive wear or other damage that can lead to a malfunction or breakage during operation, resulting in serious or fatal injuries.
Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or maintenance.
To reduce the risk of electric shock: Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet before inspecting or cleaning the charger.
Regularly check the charger and ensure that the insulation of the power supply cord and plug are in good condition and show no signs of aging (brittleness), wear or damage.
Replace the charger if the power supply cord becomes worn or damaged. The power supply cord cannot be repaired or replaced.

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To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire: Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush.
Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage to the garden shears, battery and charger, and an increased risk of fire, electric shock and other personal injury or property damage. Remove the battery from the garden shears before storing.
Never store the garden shears with the battery inserted.
When storing the battery, maintain a charge of 40 % to 60 % (2 green LEDs).
If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect the charger from the outlet.
Store the garden shears, battery and charger indoors in a dry, secure place that cannot be accessed by children or other unauthorized users.
Never store the battery in the garden shears or in a container with small metal objects capable of conducting electricity (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
10 Before Starting Work
10.1 Preparing the Garden Shears for Operation
Before starting work: Fully charge the battery, @ 11. Mount the shrub blades or the grass blades, @ 13.1. Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 16. Check the cutting attachment for damage or other
problems.

Before Starting Work

Charging the Battery

11.1 Setting up the Charger
WARNING Read and follow the safety precautions on the battery and charger and the warnings and instructions in this manual, @ 6. To reduce the risk of short circuit, which could lead to electric shock, fire and explosion, make sure the charger and its components are dry and not damaged; operate the charger indoors at an appropriate ambient temperature, @ 6.
WARNING A typical household electrical circuit is between 15 and 20 amps. A single STIHL AL 1 charger draws approximately 0.275 amps. To reduce the risk of fire from overloading an electrical circuit: Ensure the electrical system is rated to withstand the
expected electrical draw before charging your battery. Charge multiple batteries one at a time or on separate
circuits, unless you know your circuit can handle the total expected draw from multiple chargers.
WARNING Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging process, do not operate the charger on a combustible surface or in a location where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other materials are present, @ 6.

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Insert the plug (3) into a properly installed electrical outlet (4) matching the voltage and electrical frequency stated on the charger’s rating plate.
The charger runs a self-test immediately after it is plugged in. The LED (1) will glow green for about 1 second, then it will glow red briefly before going out. Once the LED goes out, the self-test is complete and the charger is ready to charge the battery.
Position the power supply cord (2) so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp objects or moving parts or otherwise be subjected to damage or stress.
11.2 Charging
WARNING STIHL batteries contain safety features and devices which, if damaged, may allow the battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode. Never charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery or use a charger that has been damaged, @ 6. Make sure the charger and the battery to be charged are both completely dry before charging, @ 8. Follow all product-specific warnings and instructions accompanying your battery.

Push the battery (1) into the charger (2) until it stops. The LED on the charger (3) glows or flashes green when the battery is charging.
When the LED on the charger goes out, the charging process is complete and the charger will shut itself off. The battery can be removed from the charger.
Disconnect the power supply cord from the electrical outlet when the charger is not in use for extended periods of time.
A battery is not fully charged when it ships from the factory. STIHL recommends that you fully charge the battery before using it the first time.
Operate the charger indoors in a dry room. For optimum performance, observe the recommended ambient temperature ranges, @ 24.6.
The battery heats up during operation. If a hot battery is inserted into the charger, it may be necessary for it to cool down before charging starts. The charging process begins only after the battery has cooled down sufficiently.
Charging time depends on a number of factors, including battery condition and the ambient temperature. For a complete list of approximate charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging-times.

11.3 Mounting the Charger on a Wall
Before mounting, ensure that no electrical cables, pipes or other service lines run in the wall behind the charger.

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To mount the wall charger:

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Mount the charger indoors in a dry room near an electrical outlet.
Sink the screws into a wall stud. Use appropriate screw-in wall anchors or other similar mounting devices if an appropriate wall stud is not available.
Align the charger as shown above. Mount to a wall with the following dimensions: a = minimum 18 in. (450 mm) b = minimum 3.9 in. (100 mm) c = 2.1 in. (54 mm) d = 0.2 in. (4.5 mm) e = 0.4 in. (9 mm) f = 0.1 in. (2.5 mm)
12 LED Diagnostics
12.1 LEDs on the Garden Shears
12.1.1 Garden Shears Status The LEDs on the garden shears show the status of the power tool. If three LEDs glow red continuously: the garden shears motor is too hot. Allow the motor to cool down.

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If three LEDs flash red when you activate the trigger switch: the garden shears has an electrical malfunction. Do not operate the garden shears. Have it checked by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use or storage. For troubleshooting information, @ 23.
12.1.2 Battery Status The same LEDs on the garden shears also indicate the status of the battery. These LEDs can glow or flash green or red. If one LED glows red continuously: the battery is either too hot or too cold. Allow the battery to warm up or cool down gradually at an ambient temperature of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 20 °C). If all 4 LEDs flash red: the battery has a malfunction and must be replaced. Do not attempt to charge, use or store the battery.
12.1.3 Charge Status The LEDs on the garden shears also show the battery’s state of charge.
To determine the battery’s state of charge:
80-100% 60-80% 40-60% 20-40%
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Insert the battery. Press the button (1).
The LEDs on the garden shears will glow or flash green for about 5 seconds and indicate the state of charge (see illustration).

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For example: If four green LEDs glow continuously: full charge. If one green LED is flashing: less than 20 % charge.
12.2 LED on the Charger
One LED shows the status of the charger and battery. The LED can glow or flash green or red.
If the LED glows green continuously or flashes green: the battery is being charged.
If the LED flashes red: there is no contact between the battery and the charger. Remove and reinsert the battery. or The battery has a malfunction and must be replaced. Do not use or charge the battery. or The charger has a malfunction. Have it checked by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use. If the LED glows red continuously : The battery is too hot or too cold for charging. Allow the battery to warm up or cool down gradually at an ambient temperature of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 20 °C). For more information, @ 23.
13 Mounting and Removing a Cutting Attachment
13.1 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
WARNING Make sure the battery is removed before starting assembly.

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WARNING Making contact with the cutters may result in serious cut injuries, even if the cutting blades are not moving. @ 6.5. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when mounting or otherwise handling the cutting blades, @ 6.4. The grass blades and shrub blades are mounted to the garden shears in the same way.
To mount the cutting blade:
Switch off the garden shears, @ 15.2. Remove the battery, @ 14.2. Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.

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Insert the clips (1) of the cutting attachment into the guides (2) on the garden shears.
Move the other end of the cutting attachment (3) downward and press firmly until you hear an audible click.
Remove the blade scabbard (4).
13.2 Removing the Cutting Attachment
To remove the cutting attachment: Switch off the garden shears, @ 15.2. Remove the battery, @ 14.2. Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
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Press down on the locking levers (1) to unlock cutting attachment (2).
Lift up to remove the cutting attachment.

NOTICE
A piece of foam (3) is designed to protect the gear from dirt during operation. This piece of foam is firmly attached to the garden shears and cannot be removed.

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14.1 Inserting the Battery
WARNING Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery, @ 7. Never charge, use or store the battery outside the specified ambient temperature limits, @ 24.5.
WARNING To reduce the risk of unintended activation, never store the battery in the garden shears, @ 20.2.

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Push the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) until it stops. The battery is properly inserted when you hear an audible click.
Since a new battery is not fully charged, STIHL recommends that you fully charge the battery before using it the first time, @ 11.
14.2 Removing the Battery
WARNING To reduce the risk of severe personal injury from unintended activation, always remove the battery before assembling, transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the garden shears, and any other time it is not in use.
WARNING Use care when ejecting the battery to prevent it from falling and causing personal injury or property damage.

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To remove the battery: Release the trigger switch.

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Compress the locking levers (1) on both sides and pull out the battery (2).
NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or prolonged periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside the recommended ambient temperature range can reduce the performance of the battery.
15 Switching the Garden Shears On and Off
15.1 Switching On
WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from blade contact, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body away from the cutting blades, @ 6.6.2. Do not touch the cutting blades while the battery is inserted. Never touch moving cutting blades with your hand or any part of your body, @ 6.6.4.
WARNING Never operate your garden shears if they are modified, damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and securely assembled or not functioning

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properly, @ 6.5. To reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection, when operating your garden shears, @ 6.4. Before switching on: Make sure you have a secure and firm footing. Stand upright. Always hold and operate the garden shears with one hand
firmly on the control handle. Keep your other hand clear of the cutting attachment. To switch the garden shears on:
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Unlock the retaining latch (1) by pushing it forward with your thumb. Hold it in this unlocked position.
Squeeze the trigger switch (2) with your index finger. The cutting blades will start moving.
The motor will not switch on unless the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch is pressed. Once the cutting attachment is activated, you may release the retaining latch.
15.2 Switching Off
WARNING The cutting blades will continue to move for a short while after the trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or fatal injury, avoid contact with the moving cutting blades. To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation

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or unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure the cutting blades have stopped and remove the battery before transporting or putting the garden shears down. To switch the garden shears off: Release the trigger switch.
Once the trigger switch and retaining latch have been released, the retaining latch will return to its locked position and activation of the trigger switch will be blocked. The cutting blades will continue to move for a short time after the trigger switch is released. Take care to avoid contact after releasing the trigger switch and when setting down the garden shears.
16 Checking the Controls
16.1 Testing the Controls
Before starting work, confirm that the retaining latch (1) and trigger switch (2) are undamaged and functioning properly:
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Retaining Latch (1) and Trigger Switch (2)
WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body away from the cutting blades. Do not touch the cutting blades while the battery is

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inserted. Never touch moving cutting blades with your hand or any part of your body, @ 6.6.2. Keep bystanders out of the area while testing the controls.
To test the retaining latch and trigger switch: Remove the battery. Unlock the retaining latch by pushing it forward with your
thumb. Hold the retaining latch in the unlocked position. Depress the trigger switch momentarily. Release the retaining latch and trigger switch.
The retaining latch and trigger switch should return to their respective locked positions. If they do not, take the garden shears to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before use. If you can depress the trigger switch without first unlocking the retaining latch take the garden shears to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before use.

During Operation

17.1 Cutting Shrubs
WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury, never work with the garden shears in the rain or in wet or damp conditions, @ 6.5. Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection, @ 6.4. Work carefully and maintain proper control of the garden shears, @ 6.6.2.
WARNING To avoid serious or fatal injury, avoid contact with the moving cutting blades. Never hold the material to be cut. Never remove cut material without first releasing the trigger switch and removing the battery. Release the trigger switch and remove the battery before clearing jammed material, @ 6.6.4. The garden shears are designed for one-handed operation. Mount the shrub blades, @ 13.1.

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Before starting work with the garden shears, remove thick branches with a hand pruning saw, loppers, chain saw or other appropriate tool.

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WARNING To avoid serious or fatal injury, avoid contact with the moving cutting blades. Never hold the material to be cut. Never remove cut material without first releasing the trigger switch and removing the battery. Release the trigger switch and remove the battery before clearing jammed material, @ 6.6.4. The garden shears are designed for one-handed operation. Mount the grass blades, @ 13.1.

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Cutting in a Vertical Plane
Move the shears from the bottom of the shrub upwards in a controlled arc (see illustration above).
Lower the nose of the cutting attachment, move along the shrub and move the cutting attachment up again in a controlled arc.
Cutting in a Horizontal Plane
Hold the cutting attachment at an angle of 0° to 10° as you move the cutting attachment horizontally, using both sides of the cutting attachment (see illustration above).
For optimum performance, observe the recommended ambient temperature ranges, @ 24.6.
Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and ordinances.
17.2 Cutting Grass
WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury, never work with the garden shears in the rain or in wet or damp conditions, @ 6.5. Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection, @ 6.4. Keep bystanders away from the work area, @ 6.6.4. Work carefully and maintain proper control of the garden shears, @ 6.6.2.

Guide the garden shears parallel to the ground (see illustration above).
Move forward slowly. For optimum performance, observe the recommended ambient temperature ranges, @ 24.6. Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and ordinances.

After Finishing Work

18.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage
WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure the cutting blades have stopped and remove the battery before transporting the garden shears or putting them down.

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To prepare the garden shears for transportation or storage: Switch off the garden shears, @ 15.2. Remove the battery, @ 14.2. Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment. If the garden shears or battery became wet during
operation, allow them to dry completely before charging or storing.
19 Transporting the Garden Shears and Battery
19.1 Garden Shears
WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation, never transport the garden shears with the battery inserted.
WARNING Cover the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade scabbard before transporting or storing the garden shears to reduce the risk of cut injuries from inadvertent contact.
When transporting the garden shears:
Slide or fold over a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it covers the entire cutting attachment.
When transporting the garden shears by hand, hold it by the control handle. Avoid contact with the cutting attachment.
When transporting the garden shears in a vehicle, cover the entire length of the cutting attachment with a blade scabbard and insert the garden shears securely in the carrying bag (if available). Secure and position the garden shears to prevent turnover, impact and damage.
Your garden shears come standard with two blade scabbards, one for the shrub blades and one for the grass blades.

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19.2 Battery
WARNING To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to electric shock, fire and explosion, never transport the battery with small metal objects capable of conducting electricity (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys), @ 7.
When transporting the battery:
Secure the battery in a container against impact or damage. Never transport the battery with small metal objects capable of conducting electricity (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
If you are transporting the battery in a vehicle, secure it and its container to prevent turnover, impact and damage.
STIHL batteries comply with the requirements set forth in UN-Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Subsection 38.3.
Commercial air, vessel and ground transportation of lithium ion cells and batteries is regulated. The battery is classified as a UN 3480, Class 9, packaging group II product. Shipping it, either as a complete tool or the battery, requires compliance with all applicable shipping regulations. Check with the ground, vessel, air cargo or passenger airline to determine if transport is prohibited or subject to restrictions or exemptions prior to shipping or travel.
Normally, no further conditions have to be met by the user in order to transport STIHL batteries by road to the power tool’s operating site. Check and comply with any special regulations that may apply to your situation.
For further information please go to www.stihl.ca.
19.3 Charger
To properly transport the charger:
Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. Remove the battery from the charger. Wrap the power supply cord and attach it to the charger,
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When transporting the charger in a vehicle, ensure that it is secured in a manner that prevents turnover, impact and damage.
20 Storing the Garden Shears, Battery and Charger
20.1 Garden Shears
WARNING Store the garden shears indoors in a dry, secure place that is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users, @ 9. Never store the battery in the garden shears. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use and damage to the garden shears, @ 9.
When storing the garden shears: Clean the garden shears, @ 21.1. Clean the cutting blades, @ 21.2. Store the garden shears indoors in a dry and secure
location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons.
20.2 Battery
WARNING To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to electric shock, fire and explosion, never store the battery with small metal objects capable of conducting electricity (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys), @ 7. If the battery is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing, @ 7.
WARNING Extreme temperatures can damage the battery and may also cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury or property damage. Never charge, use or store the battery outside the specified ambient temperature limits, @ 24.5.

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To properly store the battery:
Remove the battery from the garden shears. When storing the battery, maintain a charge of 40 % to
60 % (2 green LEDs). If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect the
charger from the outlet. Make sure the battery is dry and store it indoors in a dry
and secure location. Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons. Protect the battery against dampness and corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Protect the battery from exposure to conductive liquids
such as salt water. For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C) with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2 green LEDs). Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use them in rotation.
NOTICE A battery that is not stored properly may experience deep
discharge, which can result in permanent damage. To avoid deep discharge:
Remove the battery from the garden shears after finishing work.
For maximum battery life, store the battery with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2 green LEDs).
If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect the charger from the outlet.
For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C).

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20.3 Charger

To properly store the charger: Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet.

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Cleaning

To clean the garden shears, battery and charger:
Clean the garden shears’ polymer components with a slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergents or solvents. They may damage the polymer components.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean the garden shears or otherwise spray it with water or other liquids.
Keep the battery housing and guides free from foreign matter and clean as necessary with a soft brush or soft, dry cloth.
Keep the charger housing and electrical contacts free from foreign matter. Clean as necessary with a soft brush or soft, dry cloth. Always unplug the charger before cleaning.

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Wrap the power supply cord and attach it to the charger. Store the charger indoors in a dry and secure location. Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons. Never hang the charger by its power supply cord or cord
bracket (3).
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21.1 Cleaning the Garden Shears, Battery and Charger
WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation, remove the battery before carrying out any cleaning work, @ 9. Users of these garden shears should carry out only the cleaning described in this manual.

21.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades
WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation, remove the battery before carrying out any cleaning work, @ 9. Users of this garden shears should carry out only the cleaning described in this manual. To help prevent injuries, always wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the garden shears or the cutting blades, @ 6.4.
To clean the cutting blades:
Spray both sides of the cutting blades with a resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant.
Insert the battery and switch on the garden shears for a few seconds to evenly distribute the resin solvent throughout the cutting blades.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean the cutting blades or spray them with water or other liquids.

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Inspection and Maintenance

22 Inspection and Maintenance
22.1 Garden Shears
WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation, remove the battery before inspecting the garden shears or carrying out any maintenance, @ 9. Carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. There are no user-authorized repairs. STIHL recommends that repair work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
Proper maintenance of the garden shears includes the following activities:
Sharpen the cutting blades. Replace worn or damaged cutting blades. Have worn, missing or damaged safety labels replaced by
an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If you make a warranty claim for a component that has not been serviced or maintained properly, coverage may be denied.
22.2 Cutting Blades
WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation, remove the battery before inspecting the cutting blades or carrying out any maintenance, @ 9. To help prevent injuries, always wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the garden shears or the cutting blades, @ 6.4. STIHL recommends having the cutting blades sharpened by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Although it is best to have the cutting blades sharpened by a dealer, it is possible to use a flat, crosscut sharpening file to sharpen the cutting blades.
Sharpen the cutting blades when cutting performance begins to deteriorate, i.e., blades frequently snag on branches or fail to cut material cleanly.

English Shrub Blades To sharpen the shrub blades with a file: Remove the shrub blades from the garden shears,
@ 13.2.
Sharpen each cutting edge of the upper shrub cutting blade with a sharpening file. Always file toward the cutting edge with a forward motion. The file only sharpens on the forward stroke. Lift off the blade on the backstroke.
Only sharpen the cutting edges. Do not file blunt projecting parts of the cutting attachment, or the cutting blade guard. Make sure your sharpening stroke matches the sharpening angle, @ 24.2.
Turn the shrub blades over and sharpen the cutting edges of the lower shrub cutting blade.
Use a whetstone to remove any burrs from the cutting edges. Remove as little material as possible.
After sharpening, wipe away filing or grinding dust with a dry or slightly dampened cloth and then spray the cutting blades with a resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant.

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Grass Blades To sharpen the grass blades with a file: Remove the grass blades from the garden shears,
@ 13.2.

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NOTICE Operating the machine with dull or damaged cutting blades may overload the motor. Keeping the cutting blades sharp helps maintain cutting performance and the expected life of the product.

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Move the upper grass cutting blade fully in one direction so that one side of the cutting edges is easily accessible.
Sharpen each accessible cutting edge of the upper grass cutting blade with a sharpening file. Always file toward the cutting edge with a forward motion matching the sharpening angle, @ 24.2. Sharpen on the forward stroke. Lift off the blade on the backstroke.
Only sharpen the cutting edges. Do not file blunt projecting parts of the cutting attachment, or the cutting blade guard. Make sure your sharpening stroke matches the sharpening angle, @ 24.2.
Move the upper grass cutting blade fully in the other direction so that the other side of the cutting edges is easily accessible and sharpen the rest of the cutting edges.
Use a whetstone to remove any burrs from the cutting edges. Remove as little material as possible.
After sharpening, wipe away filing or grinding dust with a dry or slightly dampened cloth and then spray the cutting blades with a resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant.
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Troubleshooting Guide

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23.1 Garden Shears and Battery
Always remove the battery before carrying out any inspection, cleaning or maintenance.

Condition
Garden shears do not start when switched on.

LEDs on Garden Shear
1 LED flashes green. 1 LED glows red. 4 LEDs flash red.
3 LEDs glow red. 3 LEDs flash red.

Possible Cause

Remedy

No electrical contact Remove the battery, @ 14.2.

between garden

Visually check the electrical contacts in the battery

shears and battery. compartment and on the battery.

Reinsert the battery, @ 14.1.

Battery has low

Charge the battery, @ 11.

charge.

Battery too hot / too cold.
Malfunction in battery.

Allow the battery to warm up or cool down gradually at ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 20 °C).
Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
Visually check the electrical contacts in the battery compartment and on the battery.
Reinsert the battery, @ 14.1. Switch on the garden shears, @ 15.1.

If the LEDs continue to flash, do not attempt to use. The battery has a malfunction and must be replaced.

Garden shears too hot.
Malfunction in garden shears.

Allow the garden shears to cool down.
Remove the battery and reinsert it, @ 14 Switch on the garden shears, @ 15.1.

Cutting blades are not clean and lubricated.

If the LEDs still flash, do not attempt to use. The garden shears has a malfunction and must be checked by a servicing dealer.
Clean the cutting blades, @ 21.1.
If the LEDs still flash, do not attempt to use. The garden shears has a malfunction and must be checked by a servicing dealer.

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Always remove the battery before carrying out any inspection, cleaning or maintenance.

Condition

LEDs on Garden Shear

Garden shears cut 1 LED glows out during operation. red.

3 LEDs glow red.

Possible Cause

Remedy

Battery too hot / too cold.
Garden shears too hot.

Remove the battery, @ 13.2.
Allow the garden shears and battery to warm up / cool down gradually at ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 20 °C).

Run-time is too short.
Battery is not being 1 LED glows charged even though red. LED on charger glows green.

Battery not fully charged.

Charge the battery, @ 11.

Useful life of battery Have the battery checked by an authorized STIHL servicing has been reached or dealer. exceeded.

Battery too hot / too Allow the battery to warm up or cool down gradually at

cold.

ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to

20 °C).

Operate the charger indoors in a dry room. For optimum performance, observe the recommended ambient temperature ranges, @ 24.6.

23.2 Charger
Condition Battery is not being charged.

LED on Charger LED glows red.

Cause Battery too hot / too cold.

LED flashes red.

No electrical contact between charger and battery.
Malfunction in charger.

Malfunction in battery.

The charger does not The LED does not

run a self-test.

glow green for

about 1 second

and then red for

about 1 second.

Electrical contact to charger was briefly interrupted.

Remedy Allow the battery to warm up or cool down
gradually at ambient temperatures of about 50 °F to 68 °F (10 °C to 20 °C). Remove the battery and reinsert it into the charger.
Do not use the charger. Have the charger checked by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the battery. Have the battery checked by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. Disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet. Wait 1 minute. Insert the plug in an electrical outlet.

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Specifications

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24 Specifications
24.1 STIHL HSA 26
Intended for household use. Approved battery type: STIHL AS series Weight without battery:
with shrub blades: 1.8 lbs. (0.8 kg) with grass blades: 1.5 lbs. (0.7 kg)
24.2 Cutting Attachments
Shrub Cutting Blades Blade tooth opening distance (maximum): 0.32 in. (8 mm) Tooth spacing: 0.75 in. (19 mm) Cutting length: 7.85 in. (200 mm) Sharpening angle: 30°
Grass Cutting Blades Tooth spacing: 0.63 in. (16 mm) Cutting length: 4.7 in. (120 mm) Sharpening angle: 35°
24.3 STIHL AS Series Battery
Approved charger type: STIHL AL 1 series. Battery technology: Lithium-Ion Voltage: 10.8 V Rated capacity in Ah1: See rating plate Stored energy in Wh2: See rating plate
1 Rated capacity calculated pursuant to IEC 61960. Usable energy available to the operator will be less.
2 The battery is marked with its stored energy as provided by the cell manufacturer. Usable energy available to the operator will be less.

Weight in kg: See rating plate
For a complete list of approximate charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging- times. For a complete list of approximate battery runtimes, see www.stihl.com /battery-life.
24.4 STIHL AL 1
Mains voltage: See rating plate Rated current: See rating plate Frequency: See rating plate Charging current: See rating plate Rated power: See rating plate Insulation: See rating plate
24.5 Ambient Temperature Limits
WARNING Extreme temperatures can damage the battery and may also cause it to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury or property damage. Never charge, use or store the battery outside the ambient temperature limits specified below. Do not charge the battery below – 4 °F (- 20 °C) or above
122 °F (50 °C). Do not use the garden shears, battery or charger below
– 4 °F (- 20 °C) or above 122 °F (50 °C). Do not store the garden shears, battery or charger below
– 4 °F (- 20 °C) or above 158 °F (70 °C).
24.6 Ambient Temperature Recommendations
For optimum performance, observe the following ambient temperature ranges for the garden shears, battery and charger: Charging: 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C) Use: 14 °F to 104 °F (- 10 °C to 40 °C)

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Storage: – 4 °F to 122 °F (- 20 °C to 50 °C)
Charging, using or storing the battery outside the recommended ambient temperature ranges may reduce performance.

24.7 Symbols on the Garden Shears, Battery and Charger

Symbol V Hz A Ah W Wh

Explanation Volt Hertz Ampere Ampere hour Watt Watt hour

Certification/listing mark of UL

STIHL products must not be disposed of in the household trash, but only in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and as provided in this manual, @ 26. Direct current Number of cells and stored energy according to cell manufacturer’s specification. Usable energy will be less.
The RBRC seal indicates that STIHL has prepaid for battery recycling
Read the manual
Use and store charger only indoors in dry rooms

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24.8 Engineering Improvements
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor in your area for assistance.
24.9 EMC Compliance Statement for Power Tool and Charger
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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25.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts

STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL replacement

parts. Genuine STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL

part number, the

logo and, in some cases, by the

STIHL parts symbol . The symbol may appear alone on

small parts.

26 Disposal

26.1 Disposal of the Garden Shears and Charger
STIHL products must not be thrown in household trash or disposed of except as outlined in this manual.
Take the garden shears, charger, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for environmentally friendly recycling.
Contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on disposal and recycling.

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26.2 Battery Recycling
WARNING Handle discharged/depleted batteries carefully. Even if believed to be discharged, lithium ion batteries may never totally discharge and still may deliver a dangerous short circuit current. If damaged or exposed to extreme temperatures, they may leak, generate heat, catch fire or explode. Observe all federal, state and local disposal rules and
regulations. Contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the
latest information on waste disposal. Recycle depleted batteries promptly. Keep batteries away from children. Do not disassemble
and do not dispose of in fire. STIHL is committed to the development of products that are environmentally responsible. This commitment does not stop when the product leaves the authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL has partnered with the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) to promote the collection and recycling of spent STIHL lithium ion batteries in the United States and Canada.
The RBRC seal indicates that STIHL has prepaid for battery recycling. RBRC has a toll free phone number (1-800-8228837) that connects you to information on battery recycling locations and information on battery disposal bans or restrictions in your area. You can also return your spent battery to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer for recycling free of charge.
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