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4.8.2
Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9
Storing
4.9.1
Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a hedge trimmer. Children may
be seriously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Store the hedge trimmer out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the hedge trimmer and metal components.
This can damage the hedge trimmer.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry
condition.
4.9.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
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► Store the battery separately from the hedge
trimmer.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
► Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
4.10
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The hedge trimmer may start unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Remove the battery.
■ Sharp cleaning agents, cleaning with a water
jet or pointed objects can damage the hedge
trimmer, the cutting blades or the battery. If
the hedge trimmer, cutting blades or battery
are not cleaned correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may
be rendered inoperative. People may be seri‐
ously injured.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, cutting blades
and battery as described in this instruction
manual.
■ If the hedge trimmer, cutting blades or battery
are not cleaned correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may
be rendered inoperative. There is a risk of
serious or fatal injury.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the
hedge trimmer or battery.
► If the hedge trimmer or the battery require
servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
► Maintain the cutting blades as described in
this User Manual.
■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting
edges while cleaning or servicing the cutting
blades. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made of robust material.
4 Safety Precautions
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