Instruction Manual

11 After Finishing Work
11.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining
latch to position and remove the battery.
► If the hedge trimmer is wet: Allow the hedge
trimmer to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Clean the battery.
12 Transporting
12.1 Transporting the Hedge Trim‐
mer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining
latch to position and remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
Carrying the hedge trimmer
► 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 turnover
and movement.
12.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining
latch to position
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
12.3 Transporting the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure
the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net
to prevent it turning over and moving.
13 Storing
13.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining
latch to position
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 chil‐
dren.
–
Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
13.2 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 space.
–
Store the battery 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.
13.3 Storing the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power
supply.
► Remove the battery.
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► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
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