Instruction Manual

9.2 Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
10 Operating the Hedge Trim‐
mer
10.1 Holding and Controlling the
Hedge Trimmer
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► Hold the hedge trimmer with one hand on the
control handle – wrap your thumb around the
control handle.
► Hold the hedge trimmer with the other hand on
the loop handle – wrap your thumb around the
loop handle.
10.2 Cutting
► Use lopping shears or a chainsaw to cut out
thick branches first.
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► 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 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.
10 Operating the Hedge Trimmer English
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