► 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.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets
14.3 Transporting the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure
the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net
to prevent it turning over and moving.
15 Storing
15.1 Storing the Trimmer
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Remove the spool.
► Observe the following points when storing the
trimmer:
–
The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
–
The trimmer is clean and dry.
15.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends that you store the battery
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the
battery:
–
Battery is out of the reach of children.
–
Battery is clean and dry.
–
Battery is in an enclosed space.
–
Store the battery separately from the trim‐
mer and charger.
–
Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
–
Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.
15.3 Storing the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power
supply.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Observe the following points when storing the
charger:
–
Charger is out of the reach of children.
–
The charger is clean and dry.
–
Charger is in an enclosed space.
–
Charger is stored separately, away from the
battery.
–
The charger is not suspended from the con‐
necting cable or the holder (3) for the con‐
necting cable.
–
Charger is in a temperature range between
+ 5°C and + 40°C.
16 Cleaning
16.1 Cleaning the Brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Clean the brushcutter with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
► Clean the area underneath the fanwheel with
a soft brush.
16.2 Cleaning the Deflector and Cut‐
ting Attachment
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment
with a damp cloth or a soft brush.
16.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
16.4 Cleaning the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power
supply.
► Clean the charger with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Clean the charger’s electrical contacts with a
paintbrush or a soft brush.
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