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4 Safety Precautions
► Store the long-reach 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 and can be seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambient 
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to 
certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the hedge trimmer and 
charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and 
+50°C.
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair
WARNING
■ The long-reach 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.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects 
can damage the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting blades 
and the battery. If the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting 
blades or battery are not cleaned correctly, components 
may no longer function properly or safety devices may be 
rendered inoperative. They may cause serious injury to 
persons.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting blades and 
battery as described in this User Manual.
■ If the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting blades or battery 
are not serviced or repaired correctly, components may no 
longer function properly or safety devices may be 
rendered inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal 
injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the long-reach hedge 
trimmer or battery.
► If the long-reach hedge trimmer or the battery require 
servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL dealer for 
assistance.
► Maintain the cutting blades as described in this User 
Manual.
■ The user may be cut while cleaning or servicing the sharp 
cutting blades. This may result in injury to the user.
► Remove the battery.
► Remove the battery.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant 
material.