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19 Transporting the Garden Shears and Battery
To prepare the garden shears for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the garden shears, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it 
covers the entire cutting attachment. 
► If the garden shears or battery became wet during 
operation, allow them to dry completely before charging or 
storing.
19.1 Garden Shears
WARNING
Cover the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade 
scabbard before transporting or storing the garden shears to 
reduce the risk of cut injuries from inadvertent contact.
When transporting the garden shears:
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it 
covers the entire cutting attachment. 
► When transporting the garden shears by hand, hold them 
by the handle. Avoid contact with the cutting attachment.
► When transporting the garden shears in a vehicle, cover 
the entire length of the cutting attachment with a blade 
scabbard and insert the shears securely in the HSA 25 
carrying bag. Secure and position the garden shears to 
prevent turnover, impact and damage.
Your garden shears come standard with two blade 
scabbards, one for the shrub blades and one for the grass 
blades.
19.2 Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to 
electric shock, fire and explosion, never transport the battery 
in a metal container or near metal objects (e.g., paper clips, 
nails, coins, keys), @ 7.
When transporting the battery:
► Place the battery the HSA 25 carrying bag or in a non-
metal container or carton and secure it against impact or 
damage. Never transport the battery in a metal or other 
container that is capable of conducting electricity, or near 
metal objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
► If you are transporting the battery in a vehicle, secure it 
and its container to prevent turnover, impact and damage.
STIHL batteries comply with the requirements set forth in 
UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Part III, Subsection 
38.3.
Commercial air, vessel and ground transportation of lithium 
ion cells and batteries is regulated. The battery is classified 
as a UN 3480, Class 9, packaging group II product. Shipping 
it, either as a complete tool or the battery, requires 
compliance with all applicable shipping regulations. Check 
with the ground, vessel, air cargo or passenger airline to 
determine if transport is prohibited or subject to restrictions 
or exemptions prior to shipping or travel.
Normally, no further conditions have to be met by the user in 
order to transport STIHL batteries by road to the power tool's 
operating site. Check and comply with any special 
regulations that may apply to your situation.
For further information please go to www.stihlusa.com/
battery-transportation-safety.
19 Transporting the Garden Shears and 
Battery