13 Storing
12.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position
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.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/safety-data-
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13 Storing
13.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position
and remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Observe the following points when storing the hedge
trimmer:
– Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
13.2 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.
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– Store the battery separately from the hedge trimmer and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.
13.3 Storing the Charger
► Unplug the mains plug from the socket.
► Remove the battery.
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► Roll up the connecting cord and attach it to the charger.
► The charger should be stored in such a way that the
following conditions are met:
– The charger is out of the reach of children.
– The charger is clean and dry.
– The charger is in an enclosed room.
– The charger is separate from the battery.
– The charger is not hung up by the connecting cord.
– The charger is stored at temperatures between + 5 °C
and + 40 °C.
14 Cleaning
14.1 Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position
and remove the battery.
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