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– The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– The trimmer is clean and dry.
► If you store the trimmer for more than 3 months: Remove
the cutting attachment.
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 trimmer and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.
16 Cleaning
16.1 Cleaning the Trimmer
► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to position
and remove the battery.
► Clean the trimmer with a damp cloth.
► Remove foreign matter from the battery compartment and
clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
► Clean electrical contacts in the battery compartment with
a soft brush.
16.2 Cleaning the Deflector and Cutting Attachment
► Switch off the trimmer, push retaining latch to position
and remove the battery.
► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment with a damp
cloth or a soft brush.
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16.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
17 Maintenance
17.1 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting
Attachment
Correctly sharpening and balancing metal cutting
attachments requires a lot of practice.
STIHL recommends you have metal cutting attachments
resharpened and balanced by a STIHL servicing dealer.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment as described in the
instructions and on the packaging supplied with the cutting
attachment you are using.
18 Repairing
18.1 Repairing the Trimmer and Cutting Attachment
The trimmer and cutting attachment cannot be repaired by
the user.
► If the trimmer or cutting attachment is damaged: Do not
use your trimmer or cutting attachment and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
18.2 Servicing and Repairing the Battery
The battery requires no servicing and cannot be repaired.
► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace
the battery.
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