► Store the trimmer in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
4.11.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in a confined space.
► Store the battery separately from the trim‐
mer and charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
4.11.3
Charger
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charger. Children may sus‐
tain serious or fatal injuries.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the charger out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The charger may be damaged
if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
► Remove the battery.
► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool
down.
► Store the charger in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the charger in an enclosed location.
► Store the charger at a temperature between
+5°C and +40°C.
■ The connecting cable must not be used for
carrying or hanging up the charger. The con‐
necting cable and the charger may be dam‐
aged.
► Hold the charger by the housing. A
recessed handle is provided on the back of
the charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall bracket.
4.12
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The brushcutter may start up unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Remove the battery.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the trimmer,
deflector, cutting attachment, battery and the
charger. If the trimmer, deflector, cutting
attachment, battery or charger are not cleaned
correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attach‐
ment, battery and charger as described in
this instruction manual.
■ If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
battery and charger are not properly serviced
or repaired, components may no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trim‐
mer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery
or charger.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
battery or the charger require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
5
Preparing Trimmer for
Operation
5.1
Preparing the Brushcutter for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
–
Brushcutter, 4.6.1.
–
–
Mowing head, 4.6.3.
–
–
Charger, 4.6.5.
► Check the battery, 11.2.
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