Instruction Manual

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English 21 Cleaning
When storing the hedge trimmer:
► Clean the hedge trimmer, @ 21.
► Clean the cutting blades, @ 21.2.
► Store the hedge trimmer 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 in
a metal container or near metal objects, @ 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. Use and store the battery only within an
ambient temperature range of 14 °F to 122 °F (- 10 °C to
50 °C), @ 7. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 7.
To properly store the battery:
► Take the battery out of the hedge trimmer or the charger.
► 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.
21.1 Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer and Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before carrying out any
cleaning work, @ 8.1. Users of this hedge trimmer should
carry out only the cleaning described in this manual.
To clean the hedge trimmer and battery:
► Clean the hedge trimmer's polymer components with a
slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergents or
solvents. They may damage the polymer components.
► Keep the hedge trimmer's guides free from foreign matter
and clean as necessary with a soft brush.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the hedge trimmer
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.
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, @ 7.1. Users of this hedge trimmer should
carry out only the cleaning described in this manual. To help
prevent injuries, always wear heavy-duty work gloves when
handling the hedge trimmer or its cutting blades, @ 6.3.
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 hedge trimmer for a
few seconds to evenly distribute the resin solvent
throughout the cutting blades.
21 Cleaning