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10 Before Starting Work
uneven or excessive wear or other damage that can
lead to a malfunction or breakage during operation,
resulting in serious or fatal injuries.
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical authorized
STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Unplug the charger from the wall outlet before
inspecting or cleaning the charger.
– Regularly check the charger and ensure that the
insulation of the power supply cord and plug are in
good condition and show no signs of aging
(brittleness), wear or damage.
– Replace the charger if the power supply cord
becomes worn or damaged. The power supply cord
cannot be repaired or replaced.
￭ To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire:
– Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean
as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the garden shears, battery and charger, and an
increased risk of fire, electric shock and other personal
injury or property damage.
– Remove the battery from the garden shears before
storing.
– Never store the garden shears and charger with the
battery inserted.
– Before storing, always unplug the charger from the
wall outlet and remove the battery.
– Store the garden shears, battery and charger
indoors in a dry, secure place that cannot be
accessed by children or other unauthorized users.
– Never store the battery in the garden shears, in the
charger, in a metal container or in a container with
metal objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
10.1 Preparing the Garden Shears for Operation
Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 11.2.
► Mount the shrub blades or the grass blades, @ 13.1.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 16.1.
► Check the cutting attachment for damage or other
problems.
11.1 Setting up the Charger
WARNING
Read and follow the battery and charger safety precautions
and instructions in this manual, @ 7 and @ 8. To reduce
the risk of short circuit, which could lead to electric shock,
fire and explosion, make sure the charger and its
components are dry and not damaged; operate the charger
indoors at an appropriate ambient temperature, @ 8.
WARNING
Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging
process, do not operate the charger on a combustible
surface or in a location where combustible gases, liquids,
vapors, dusts or other materials and substances are
present, @ 8.
10 Before Starting Work
11 Charging the Battery
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