15 Storing
► If the brushcutter has to be packed, observe
the following points when packing the brush‐
cutter:
– Packaging or transport box must be non-
conductive.
– Make sure the brushcutter cannot shift
inside the packaging or transport box.
– Secure the packaging or transport box so
that the packaging or transport box cannot
move.
Owing to the built-in battery, the brushcutter is
subject to the requirements for transporting dan‐
gerous goods. The brushcutter is classified as
UN 3481 (lithium-ion batteries in equipment) and
has been tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests
and Criteria Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found in
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
15 Storing
15.1
Storing the Trimmer
STIHL recommends that you store the trimmer
with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the activa‐
tion key.
► Remove the mowing lines.
► Observe the following points when storing the
trimmer:
– The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– The trimmer is clean and dry.
– Trimmer is in an enclosed space.
– Trimmer is separated from the charging
cable.
– Trimmer is in a temperature range between
0°C and +50°C.
15.2
Storing the Blades
Up to 6 blades can be kept directly on the trim‐
mer.
► Attach blade (1) to the underside of the trim‐
mer.
► Push the tip of the blade (1) into the opening
(2) in the trimmer.
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► Fit the next blade on top of the first and so on.
15.3
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Observe the following points when storing the
charging cable:
– Charging cable is out of the reach of chil‐
– Charging cable is clean and dry.
– Charging cable is in an enclosed space.
– Charging cable is separated from the trim‐
– Charging cable is in a temperature range
16 Cleaning
16.1
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the acti‐
vation key.
► Clean the brushcutter with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
16.2
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the activa‐
tion key.
► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment
with a damp cloth or a soft brush.
16.3
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Disconnect the charger plug from the charge
socket.
► Clean the charging cable with a damp cloth.
17 Maintenance and Repairs
17.1
The maintenance intervals are dependent on the
environmental and operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
Every 12 months
► Have the trimmer checked by a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
17.2
1
2
The trimmer cannot be serviced or repaired by
the user.
► If your trimmer has a malfunction or is dam‐
aged or requires servicing: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
Storing the Charging Cable
dren.
mer.
between 0°C and +40 °C.
Cleaning the Brushcutter
Cleaning the Deflector and Cut‐
ting Attachment
Cleaning the charging cable
Maintenance Intervals
Servicing and Repairing the
Trimmer
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