Stihl HLA 135, Instruction Manual

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15 Storing
15.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Observe the following points when storing the
hedge trimmer:
–
Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
–
Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
15.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a
charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green
LEDs lit).
► The battery should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
–
The battery is out of the reach of children.
–
The battery is clean and dry.
–
The battery is in an enclosed space.
–
Battery is stored separately from the hedge
trimmer.
–
If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the
rechargeable battery at a battery charge
status between 40 % and 60 % (2 lit green
LEDs).
–
The battery is in a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
user manual, the battery may become deeply
discharged and irreparably damaged.
► Charge a discharged battery before storing
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
in a charging state between 40% and 60%
(2 lit green LEDs).
► Store the battery separately from the hedge
trimmer.
16 Cleaning
16.1 Cleaning the long-reach hedge
trimmer
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and
remove the battery.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer with a
damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
16.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin
solvent.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is
distributed evenly.
16.3 Cleaning the Air Filter
► Switch off the long-reach hedge trimmer and
remove the battery.
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► Clean the area around the air filter (2) with a
damp cloth or a soft brush.
► Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the
air filter (2) can be removed.
► Swing the air filter (2) upwards and pull it off.
► Pass the air filter (2) under running water to
rinse off coarse dirt from the outside.
► If the air filter (2) is damaged: Install a new air
filter (2).
► Allow the air filter (2) to dry in the air.
► Install the air filter (2) in the housing and fold it
down.
The air filter (2) must sit flush in the housing at
all sides.
► Insert and tighten down the screw (1) firmly.
16.4 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
17 Maintenance
17.1 Maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient
conditions and the operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
After every 25 hours of operation
► Lubricate the gearbox.
After every 50 hours of operation
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