Transporting; Transporting The Brushcutter; Transporting The Battery; Storing - Stihl FSA 65 Notice D'emploi

14 Transporting

► If the trimmer is wet: Allow the trimmer to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the trimmer.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.
► Clean the battery.
14 Transporting

14.1 Transporting the brushcutter

► Switch off the brushcutter, push the retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
Carrying the brushcutter
► Carry the brushcutter in one hand properly balanced by
the shaft, with the cutting attachment behind you.
Transporting the brushcutter in the car
► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover and
movement.

14.2 Transporting the Battery

► Switch off the trimmer 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
0458-284-9621-A

15 Storing

15.1 Storing the Trimmer

► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to position
and remove the battery.
► Observe the following points when storing the trimmer:
– The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– The trimmer is clean and dry.
► If you store the trimmer for more than 3 months: Remove
the mowing head.

15.2 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 trimmer and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.

16 Cleaning

16.1 Cleaning the Trimmer

► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to position
and remove the battery.
► Clean the trimmer with a damp cloth.
► Remove foreign matter from the battery compartment and
clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
► Clean electrical contacts in the battery compartment with
a soft brush.
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