► Never connect the battery terminals to met‐
allic objects and cause a short circuit.
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the
fluid contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause
irritation.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash
the affected areas with plenty of soap and
water.
► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse
the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
■ A damaged or defective battery may emit an
unusual odour, smoke or catch fire. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and
damage to property.
► If the battery emits an unusual odour or
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from flammable materials.
► If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish
the battery using a fire extinguisher or
water.
4.7
Working
WARNING
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
► Work calmly and methodically.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the weeder.
► Operate the weeder without assistance.
► Keep the blades close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
■ The rotating blades can cut the user. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch the rotating blades.
► If the blades are blocked by an
object: Turn off the weeder and
remove the battery. Only then
remove the object.
■ If the behavior of the weeder changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be
in a safe condition. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
sult a STIHL servicing dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur while using the weeder.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
Consult a doctor.
■ Sparks can be produced if the rotating blade
hits a hard object. Sparks can cause fires in a
flammable environment. Persons may be seri‐
ously or fatally injured, and property may be
damaged.
► Do not use in a flammable environment.
■ Note that the blades continue to run for a short
period after you release the trigger. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Wait until the blades are no longer rotating.
■ There is an increased risk of objects being
thrown if cutting performance deteriorates or
cuttings frequently become jammed. This may
result in injury to the user.
► Sharpen the blades as described in the
User Manual.
■ In an emergency, the user may start to panic
and forget to take off the carrying system. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Practice taking off the carrying system.
DANGER
■ Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with the blades and dam‐
age the cables. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to the user.
► Do not operate in the vicinity of live cables.
► Also watch out for buried cables.
4.8
Transporting
4.8.1
Weeder
WARNING
■ The gear housing can get hot during opera‐
tion. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gear housing.
■ The weeder may tip over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Attach the transport guard.
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