Instruction Manual

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English 9 Before Starting Work
– Store the hedge trimmer only within an ambient
temperature range of 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C).
9.1 Preparing the Hedge Trimmer for Operation
Before starting work:
► Fully charge the hedge trimmer, @ 10.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 14.1.
► Check the cutting attachment for damage or other
problems.
10.1 Charging
WARNING
Read and follow the hedge trimmer and charger safety
precautions and instructions in this manual, @ 6.4 and
@ 7. Be alert for signs that the integrated battery may be
damaged. To reduce the risk of fire and explosion, never use
or charge a hedge trimmer with a housing that is cracked,
deformed, excessively hot, leaking battery fluid or otherwise
damaged, @ 6.5.
WARNING
Since the hedge trimmer and charger heat up during the
charging process, do not charge the hedge trimmer on a
combustible surface or in a location where combustible
gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials
or substances are present, @ 7.
To charge the hedge trimmer:
► Remove the activation key, @ 12.2.
► Insert the charger plug into a properly installed wall
outlet(6) with the same voltage and electrical frequency
stated on the charger's rating plate(5).
► Push the connector(3) into the hedge trimmer's charging
socket(2) until it stops.
The LEDs on the hedge trimmer(1) glow green during
charging and show the state of charge.
When the LEDs on the hedge trimmer go out, the charging
process is complete and the charger will shut itself off.
► Remove the charger from the hedge trimmer and
disconnect the charger plug from the wall outlet when
charging is complete.
A hedge trimmer is not fully charged when it ships from the
factory. STIHL recommends that you fully charge the hedge
trimmer before using it the first time.
Operate the charger only indoors, in dry rooms and within an
ambient temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to
40°C).
The hedge trimmer heats up during operation. The charging
process begins only after the hedge trimmer and its
integrated battery have cooled down sufficiently.
Charging time depends on a number of factors, including the
condition of the integrated battery and the ambient
temperature. For a complete list of approximate charging
times, see www.stihl.com/charging-times.
9 Before Starting Work
10 Charging the Hedge Trimmer
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