Instruction Manual

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English 15 Cleaning
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.
15.1 Cleaning the long-reach hedge trimmer
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer with a damp cloth or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery compartment and
clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery compartment
with a paintbrush or soft brush.
15.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is distributed
evenly.
15.3 Cleaning the Air Filter
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Clean the area around the air filter (2) with a damp cloth
or a soft brush.
► Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the air filter (2)
can be removed.
► Swing the air filter (2) upwards and pull it off.
► Pass the air filter (2) under running water to rinse off
coarse dirt from the outside.
► If the air filter (2) is damaged: Install a new air filter (2).
► Allow the air filter (2) to dry in the air.
► Install the air filter (2) in the housing and fold it down.
The air filter (2) must sit flush in the housing at all sides.
► Insert and tighten down the screw (1) firmly.
15.4 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
16.1 Maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient conditions
and the operating conditions. STIHL recommends the
following maintenance intervals:
After every 25 hours of operation
► Lubricate the gearbox.
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