Operation Manual

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English 11 After Finishing Work
10.2 Cutting
► Use lopping shears or a chainsaw to cut out thick
branches first.
► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom upwards in an
arc while making the cut.
► Lower the nose of the hedge trimmer without cutting.
► Walk slowly and steadily forwards.
► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom upwards in an
arc while making the cut.
► Cut the other side of the hedge in the same way.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10° to the top
of the hedge.
► Swing the hedge trimmer horizontally and in an arc while
making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
11.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the activation
key.
► Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
12.1 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the activation
key.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Carry the hedge trimmer by the loop handle with the
cutting blades behind you.
► Transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle: Secure the
hedge trimmer to prevent it turning over or shifting.
► If the hedge trimmer has to be packed: Observe the
following points when packing the hedge trimmer:
– Packaging or transport box must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the hedge trimmer cannot shift inside the
packaging or transport box.
– Secure the packaging or transport box so that the
packaging or transport box cannot move.
Owing to the built-in battery the hedge trimmer is subject to
the requirements for transporting dangerous goods. The
hedge trimmer is classified as UN 3481 (lithium-ion batteries
in equipment) 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
13.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
STIHL recommends that you store the hedge trimmer with a
charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs glow green).
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the activation
key.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
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