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19 Storing the Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger
When transporting the hedge trimmer:
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
► When transporting the hedge trimmer by hand, hold it by
the loop handle 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.
18.2 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 container that is capable of conducting
electricity.
► 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 (for Canada: www.stihl.ca).
19.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry, secure place that
is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
9.1. Never store the battery in the hedge trimmer or
charger. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use
and damage to the hedge trimmer that can lead to fire and
explosion, and otherwise increase the risk of severe
personal injury and property damage,
When storing the hedge trimmer:
► Clean the hedge trimmer,
20.1.
► Clean the cutting blades,
► Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry and secure
location, out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
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19 Storing the Hedge Trimmer, Battery
and Charger