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18 After Finishing Work
18.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended 
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure 
the cutting attachment has stopped and remove the 
connecting cord before transporting the trimmer or putting it 
down.
To prepare the trimmer / brushcutter for transportation or 
storage:
► Switch off the power tool, @ 15.2.
► Remove the connecting cord, @ 14.2.
► If the power tool became wet during operation, allow it to 
dry completely before charging or storing.
19.1 Transporting the Power Tool
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended 
activation, never transport the trimmer / brushcutter with the 
connecting cord inserted.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control and blade or 
line contact, never carry or transport your trimmer / 
brushcutter with the cutting attachment moving, @ 5.7.4. 
Ensure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting 
the power tool down, @ 5.7.4.
WARNING
If a metal cutting attachment is mounted, STIHL 
recommends attaching an appropriate transport 
guard(special accessory) to help reduce the risk of cut 
injuries from inadvertent contact. Remove the transport 
guard before starting work.
When transporting the trimmer / brushcutter:
► When transporting the trimmer / brushcutter by hand, hold 
the drive tube so that the unit remains parallel to the 
ground. Keep the cutting attachment pointing backwards, 
opposite the direction in which you are walking.
► When transporting the trimmer / brushcutter in a vehicle, 
secure and position it to prevent turnover, impact and 
damage.
20.1 Storing the Power Tool
WARNING
Store the trimmer / brushcutter indoors in a dry, secure place 
that is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized 
users, @ 6. Improper storage can result in unauthorized 
use and damage to the trimmer / brushcutter, @ 6.
18 After Finishing Work
19 Transporting
20 Storing