Instruction Manual

► Press the button (1).
The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds
and indicate the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge
the battery.
6.3 LEDs on Battery
The LEDs can show the state of charge or mal‐
functions. The LEDs can glow or flash green or
red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs
glow or flash green.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting,
17.
There is a malfunction in hedge trimmer or
battery.
7 Removing and Fitting the
Battery
7.1 Inserting the battery
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► Insert the battery (1) up to the limit stop into
the battery compartment (2).
The battery (1) engages with a click and is
now locked.
7.2 Removing the Battery
► Stand the hedge trimmer on a level surface.
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► Press both locking levers (1).
The battery (2) is unlocked and can be
removed.
8 Switching the Hedge Trim‐
mer On/Off
8.1 Switching On the Hedge Trim‐
mer
WARNING
■ The motor accelerates and the cutting blades
run regardless of the sequence in which the
switch lever and trigger are depressed. If you
depress the trigger first and then the switch
lever, you may lose control of the hedge trim‐
mer. This can result in serious injuries.
►
Depress the switch lever first and then the
trigger.
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► Depress the switch lever (1) and hold it in that
position.
► Push the retaining latch (2) with your thumb to
position .
► Depress the trigger lockout (3) with your hand
and hold it there.
► Pull the trigger (4) with your index finger and
hold it there.
The motor accelerates and the cutting blades
run.
The more you depress the trigger, the faster the
cutting blades run.
8.2 Switching Off
► Release the switch lever, trigger and lockout
lever.
► Wait until the cutting blades come to a com‐
plete standstill after about 1 second.
► If the cutting blades continue to run after about
1 second: Remove the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
Your hedge trimmer has a malfunction.
►
Push the retaining latch into position
.
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