Stihl HLA 86 - Preparing Hedge Trimmer for Operation; Pre-Operation Checks and Preparation; Battery Charging and Status; Charging the Battery

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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ Note that the cutting blades continue to run for about 1
second after you release the trigger. The moving cutting
blades may cut the user. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Wait until the cutting blades come to a complete
standstill.
￭ In an emergency, the user may start to panic and forget to
take off the carrying system. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Practice taking off the carrying system.
DANGER
￭ Working near live electric cables may result in accidental
contact with and damage to the cutting blades. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to the user.
4.8 Transporting
4.8.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
￭ The hedge trimmer may turn over or shift during transport.
This may result in personal injuries and damage to
property.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Secure the hedge trimmer with lashing straps or a net to
prevent it turning over and moving.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
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.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
￭ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries 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 Long-reach hedge trimmer
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the long-reach hedge trimmer. Children may be
seriously injured.
► Push the blade scabbard over the cutting blades,
ensuring that it completely covers the cutting blades.
► Store the long-reach hedge trimmer out of the reach of
children.
￭ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the long-
reach hedge trimmer and metal components. The long-
reach hedge trimmer may be damaged.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters
from live cables.
► Remove the battery.
► Remove the battery.