► Secure the weeder with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it from tipping over
and shifting position.
4.8.2
Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9
Storing
4.9.1
Weeder
WARNING
■ Children cannot recognize and assess the
dangers of the weeder. Children may be seri‐
ously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Attach the transport guard.
► Store the weeder out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Moisture may cause the electrical contacts on
the weeder and metal components to corrode.
The weeder may be damaged.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the weeder in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
4.9.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store battery separately from the weeder
and charger.
► Store the battery in electrically non-conduc‐
tive packaging.
► Store the battery at a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
4.10
Cleaning, maintenance and
repair
WARNING
■ The weeder may be switched on unintention‐
ally if the battery is left in place during clean‐
ing, maintenance or repair work. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Remove the battery.
■ The gear housing can get hot during opera‐
tion. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gear housing.
■ Using harsh detergents and cleaning with a
water jet or sharp objects can damage the
weeder, blades or battery. If the weeder,
blades or battery are not cleaned correctly,
components may no longer function properly
or safety devices may be rendered inopera‐
tive. This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the weeder, blades and battery as
described in this User Manual.
■ If the weeder, gearbox, blades or battery are
not repaired correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may
be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the
weeder and the battery yourself.
► If the weeder or the battery require servic‐
ing or repairs: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer.
► Maintain the gearbox and blades as descri‐
bed in this User Manual.
■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting
edges while cleaning or servicing the blades.
This may result in injury to the user.
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