Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Guide to Using this Manual
- 3 Overview
- 4 Safety Precautions
- 5 Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation
- 6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
- 7 Assembling the Hedge Trimmer
- 8 Removing and Fitting the Battery
- 9 Switching the Hedge Trimmer On/Off
- 10 Testing the Hedge Trimmer and Battery
- 11 Operating the Hedge Trimmer
- 12 After Finishing Work
- 13 Transporting
- 14 Storing
- 15 Cleaning
- 16 Maintenance
- 17 Repairing
- 18 Troubleshooting
- 19 Specifications
- 20 Spare Parts and Accessories
- 21 Disposal
- 22 EC Declaration of Conformity
- 23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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13 Transporting
► Clean the battery.
13.1 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Rotate the wing screw (3) counterclockwise.
► Pull the cutting blades (2) out of the coupling sleeve (1).
► Carry the cutter bar in one hand with the cutting blades
behind you.
► Transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle: Secure the
hedge trimmer so that it cannot turn over or move.
13.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and 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
14.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Observe the following points when storing the hedge
trimmer:
– Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
14.2 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 location.
– Battery is stored separately from the hedge trimmer and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.
14.3 Storing Hedge Trimmer on a Wall Bracket
The hedge trimmer can be stored on the wall bracket.
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