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19 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer and Battery
19.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
Cover the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade
scabbard before transporting or storing the hedge trimmer to
reduce the risk of cut injuries from inadvertent contact.
When transporting the hedge trimmer:
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
► Pull back the blade adjustment release (4) and hold it in
this position.
► Hold the hedge trimmer at the blade adjustment grip (3)
and fold the cutting blades (1) down completely until the
cutting blades are parallel to the drive tube (2).
► Release the blade adjustment release.
Blade adjustment release reaches the transporting
position, you will hear an audible click when the cutting
attachment is fixed in place and flush against the housing.
► When transporting the hedge trimmer by hand, hold it by
the drive tube with the cutting blades pointing backwards,
opposite the direction in which you are walking.
► When transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle, cover
the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade
scabbard. Secure and position the hedge trimmer to
prevent turnover, impact and damage.
Your hedge trimmer comes standard with a blade scabbard.
19.2 Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion, never transport the battery
in a metal container or near metal objects (e.g., paper clips,
nails, coins, keys),
When transporting the battery:
► Place the battery in a non-metal container or carton and
secure it against impact or damage. Never transport the
battery in a metal or other container that is capable of
conducting electricity, or near metal objects (e.g., paper
clips, nails, coins, keys).
► If you are transporting the battery in a vehicle, secure it
and its container to prevent turnover, impact and damage.
STIHL batteries comply with the requirements set forth in
UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Part III, Subsection
38.3.
Commercial air, vessel and ground transportation of lithium
ion cells and batteries is regulated. The battery is classified
as a UN 3480, Class 9, packaging group II product. Shipping
it, either as a complete tool or the battery, requires
compliance with all applicable shipping regulations. Check
with the ground, vessel, air cargo or passenger airline to
determine if transport is prohibited or subject to restrictions
or exemptions prior to shipping or travel.
Normally, no further conditions have to be met by the user in
order to transport STIHL batteries by road to the power tool's
operating site. Check and comply with any special
regulations that may apply to your situation.
For further information please go to
www.stihlusa.com/battery-transportation-safety.
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