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Cutting the top of the hedge
► Use pruning shears or a chainsaw to cut out
thick branches first.
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► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10°
to the top of the hedge.
► Swing the long-reach hedge trimmer horizon‐
tally and in an arc while making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen
the cutting blades.
Cutting overhead
► Use pruning shears or a chainsaw to cut out
thick branches first.
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► Set the cutting blades completely to a suitable
angle.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10°
to the top of the hedge.
► Swing the long-reach hedge trimmer horizon‐
tally and in an arc while making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen
the cutting blades.
13 After Finishing Work
13.1 When Work is Finished
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and
remove the battery.
► If the long-reach hedge trimmer is wet: Allow
the hedge trimmer to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Leave the battery to dry.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer.
► Clean cutting blades.
► Push the blade scabbard over the cutting
blades, ensuring that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Clean the battery.
14 Transporting
14.1 Transporting the long-reach
hedge trimmer
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and
remove the battery.
► Push the blade scabbard over the cutting
blades, ensuring that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
Carrying the long-reach hedge trimmer
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► Pull back and hold the sliding sleeve (4).
► Grip the swivel handle (3) and fold down the
cutting blades (1).
The cutting blades (1) are parallel to the
shaft (2).
► Release the sliding sleeve (4).
The sliding sleeve (4) engages and is posi‐
tioned on the housing. The cutting blades (1)
are in the transport position.
► Carry the long-reach hedge trimmer with one
hand on the shaft, ensuring that the cutting
blades (1) are pointing to the rear.
Transporting the long-reach hedge trimmer in a
vehicle
► Secure the hedge trimmer so that it cannot
turn over or move.
14.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
13 After Finishing Work English
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