Instruction Manual

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English 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ If the hedge trimmer is dropped or subjected to similar
heavy impacts:
– Check that it is undamaged, in good condition and
functioning properly before continuing work.
– Check that the controls and safety devices are
working properly.
– Check the LEDs for error messages, @ 11.1.
– Never work with a damaged or malfunctioning hedge
trimmer.
– Never use or charge a hedge trimmer with a motor
housing that is cracked, deformed, excessively hot,
leaking battery fluid or otherwise damaged. These
could be signs that the battery inside the hedge
trimmer is damaged, increasing the risk of personal
injury and property damage from short circuit, fire or
explosion. In case of doubt, have the hedge trimmer
checked by your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
￭ If the hedge trimmer or battery is damaged, not working
properly, has been left outdoors, exposed to rain or damp
conditions or dropped into water or other liquid, its
components, including its integrated battery, may no
longer function properly and safety devices may be
inoperative. To reduce the risk of personal injury and
property damage:
– Take the hedge trimmer to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer to be checked before further
operation.
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically
designed to match your hedge trimmer 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.
6.5 Integrated Battery
WARNING
￭ Use of an unauthorized charging device can damage the
lithium ion battery inside the hedge trimmer and result in
fire, explosion and personal injury and property damage.
– Charge the hedge trimmer only with a genuine
STIHLLK45 charger (power supply).
￭ The hedge trimmer's integrated battery contains safety
features and devices which, if damaged, may allow it to
generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode.
– Be alert for signs that the battery may be damaged:
never use or charge a hedge trimmer with a housing
that is cracked, deformed, excessively hot, leaking
battery fluid or otherwise damaged.
– Never attempt to remove the battery or open or
disassemble the hedge trimmer's housing for any
reason.
– Never subject the hedge trimmer to heavy impacts or
attempt to crush, drop or otherwise damage it.
– Never expose the hedge trimmer to microwaves or
high pressures.
– Never insert foreign objects into the hedge trimmer's
charging socket, activation key socket or other
openings.
￭ High temperatures may cause the hedge trimmer's
integrated battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or
explode, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury and
property damage. Exposure to temperatures outside the
recommended temperature range may also damage the
battery.
– Never heat the hedge trimmer above
212°F (100°C) or place it on or near
fires, stoves or other high-temperature
locations.