Instruction Manual

Carrying the long-reach hedge trimmer
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► Pull back the sliding sleeve (4) and hold it
there.
► Grip the swivel handle (3) and swing the cut‐
ting blades (1) against the shaft.
The cutting blades (1) are flat against the shaft
(2).
► Release the sliding sleeve (4).
The sliding sleeve (4) engages in position and
butts against the housing. The cutting blades
(1) are in the transport position.
► Carry the long-reach hedge trimmer by the
shaft with the cutting blades (1) behind you.
Transporting the long-reach hedge trimmer in a
vehicle
► Secure the long-reach hedge trimmer so that it
cannot turn over or move.
13.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the
battery:
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The packaging must be non-conductive.
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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
14 Storing
14.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer 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:
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Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
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Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
14.2 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:
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Battery is out of the reach of children.
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Battery is clean and dry.
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Battery is in an enclosed location.
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Battery is stored separately from the hedge
trimmer and charger.
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Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
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Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.
15 Cleaning
15.1 Cleaning the long-reach hedge
trimmer
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and
remove the battery.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer with a
damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
15.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin
solvent.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is
distributed evenly.
15.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
16 Maintenance
16.1 Maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient
conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
14 Storing
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