Instruction Manual

0458-601-8621-A
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English 10 Before Starting Work
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical authorized
STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet before
inspecting or cleaning the charger.
– Regularly check the charger and ensure that the
insulation of the power supply cord and plug are in
good condition and show no signs of aging
(brittleness), wear or damage.
– Replace the charger if the power supply cord
becomes worn or damaged. The power supply cord
cannot be repaired or replaced.
￭ To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire:
– Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean
as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the garden shears, battery and charger, and an
increased risk of fire, electric shock and other personal
injury or property damage.
– Remove the battery from the garden shears before
storing.
– Never store the garden shears and charger with the
battery inserted.
– Before storing, always unplug the charger from the
electrical outlet and remove the battery.
– Store the garden shears, battery and charger
indoors in a dry, secure place that cannot be
accessed by children or other unauthorized users.
– Never store the battery in the garden shears, in the
charger, in a metal container or in a container with
metal objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
10.1 Preparing the Garden Shears for Operation
Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 11.
► Mount the shrub blades or the grass blades, @ 13.1.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 16.
► Check the cutting attachment for damage or other
problems.
11.1 Setting up the Charger
WARNING
Read and follow the safety precautions on the battery and
charger and the warnings and instructions in this manual,
@ 6. To reduce the risk of short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion, make sure the charger
and its components are dry and not damaged; operate the
charger indoors at an appropriate ambient temperature,
@ 6.
WARNING
Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging
process, do not operate the charger on a combustible
surface or in a location where combustible gases, liquids,
vapors, dusts or other materials are present, @ 6.
10 Before Starting Work
11 Charging the Battery