Instruction Manual

Table Of Contents
Remove the double-battery compartment from
the cordless product.
If the battery is wet: allow the battery to dry.
Clean the double-battery compartment.
Clean the battery.
10 Transporting
10.1
Transporting the Double-bat‐
tery Compartment
Switch off the cordless product.
Remove the battery.
Remove the double-battery compartment.
10.2 Transporting the Battery
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
11 Storing
11.1 Storing the Double-battery
Compartment
Switch off the cordless product.
Remove the battery.
Remove the double-battery compartment.
Store the double-battery compartment in
accordance with the following conditions:
The double-battery compartment is out of
the reach of children.
The double-battery compartment is clean
and dry.
11.2 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.
Battery is stored separately from the prod‐
uct.
Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.
12 Cleaning
12.1
Cleaning the Double-battery
Compartment
Switch off the cordless product.
Remove the battery.
Remove the double-battery compartment.
Clean the double-battery compartment with a
damp cloth.
Clean the electrical contacts of the double-bat‐
tery compartment with a paintbrush or a soft
brush.
12.2 Cleaning the Battery
Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
13 Maintenance and Repairs
13.1 Maintaining and Repairing the
Double-battery Compartment
The double-battery compartment does not need
to be maintained and cannot be repaired.
If the double-battery compartment is defective
or damaged: have the double-battery compart‐
ment replaced by a STIHL specialist dealer.
13.2 Servicing and Repairing the
Battery
The battery requires no servicing and cannot be
repaired.
If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged:
Replace the battery.
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