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12 After Finishing Work
► Set the cutting blades completely to a suitable angle.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10° to the top 
of the hedge.
► Swing the long-reach hedge trimmer horizontally and in an 
arc while making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting 
blades.
12.1 When Work is Finished
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and remove the 
battery.
► If the long-reach hedge trimmer is wet: Allow the hedge 
trimmer to dry. 
► If the battery is wet: Leave the battery to dry.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer.
► Clean cutting blades.
► Push the blade scabbard over the cutting blades, ensuring 
that it completely covers the cutting blades.
► Clean the battery.
13.1 Transporting the Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and remove the 
battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the 
cutting blades.
► Push the shaft in completely (HLA 86).
Carrying the long-reach hedge trimmer
► Pull back the sliding sleeve (4) and hold it there.
► Grip the swivel handle (3) and swing the cutting blades (1) 
against the shaft.
The cutting blades (1) are flat against the shaft (2).
► Release the sliding sleeve (4).
The sliding sleeve (4) engages in position and butts 
against the housing. The cutting blades (1) are in the 
transport position.
► Carry the long-reach hedge trimmer by the shaft with the 
cutting blades (1) behind you.
Transporting the long-reach hedge trimmer in a vehicle
► Secure the long-reach 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.
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