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When transporting the hedge trimmer:
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
► When transporting the hedge trimmer by hand, hold it by
the loop handle with the cutting blades pointing
backwards, opposite the direction in which you are
walking.
► When transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle, cover
the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade
scabbard. Secure and position the hedge trimmer to
prevent turnover, impact and damage.
Your hedge trimmer comes standard with a blade scabbard.
A Note on Battery Transport
The battery inside this hedge trimmer complies 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 contained in equipment is regulated.
The battery inside this hedge trimmer is classified as a UN
3481, Class 9, packaging group II product. Shipping it
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 this hedge trimmer by road to the
operating site. Check and comply with any special
regulations that may apply to your situation.
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18 Storing the Hedge Trimmer and Charger
For further information please go to www.stihlusa.com/
battery-transportation-safety.
18 Storing the Hedge Trimmer and
Charger
18.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry, secure place that
is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
@ 6.4. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use and
damage to the hedge trimmer that can lead to fire and
explosion, and otherwise increase the risk of severe
personal injury and property damage, @ 6.4. Remove the
charger from the wall outlet once charging is complete.
WARNING
If the hedge trimmer is damp or wet, dry it thoroughly before
storing to reduce the risk of short circuit and electric shock,
@ 6.4.
WARNING
High temperatures may cause the integrated battery to
generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting in
severe or fatal personal injury or property damage, @ 6.5.
Use and store the hedge trimmer only within an ambient
temperature range of 32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C),
@ 6.5. Never store the hedge trimmer in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 6.5.
When storing the hedge trimmer:
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, @ 13.2.
► Remove the activation key, @ 12.2.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, @ 19.1.
► Clean the cutting blades, @ 19.2.
► Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry and secure
location, out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
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