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► Clean the battery.
13.1 Transporting the long-reach hedge trimmer
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Push the blade scabbard over the cutting blades, ensuring
that it completely covers the cutting blades.
Carrying the long-reach hedge trimmer
► Pull back and hold the sliding sleeve (4).
► Grip the swivel handle (3) and fold down the cutting
blades (1).
The cutting blades (1) are parallel to the shaft (2).
► Release the sliding sleeve (4).
The sliding sleeve (4) engages and is positioned on the
housing. The cutting blades (1) are in the transport
position.
► Carry the long-reach hedge trimmer with one hand on the
shaft, ensuring that the cutting blades (1) are pointing to
the rear.
Transporting the long-reach hedge trimmer in a vehicle
► Secure the 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:
– 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
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:
– Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– 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:
– Battery is out of the reach of children.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery is in an enclosed location.
– Battery is stored separately from the hedge trimmer and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
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