► Do not work near live electric cables.
4.8
Transporting
WARNING
■ The hedge trimmer may turn over or shift dur‐
ing transport. This may result in personal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Secure the hedge trimmer with lashing
straps or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
4.9
Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a hedge trimmer and can be
seriously injured.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Store the hedge trimmer out of the reach of
children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the hedge trimmer and metal components.
This can damage the hedge trimmer.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
► Store the hedge trimmer in a clean and dry
condition.
4.10
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The hedge trimmer may start unintentionally if
the connecting cable plug is not removed dur‐
ing cleaning, maintenance or repair opera‐
tions. This may result in serious injury to peo‐
ple and damage to property.
► Move the retaining latch to the position.
► Pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning with a
jet of water or pointed objects can damage the
hedge trimmer and the cutting blades. If the
hedge trimmer or cutting blades 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 hedge trimmer and cutting blades
as described in this user manual.
■ If the hedge trimmer or cutting blades are not
serviced or repaired correctly, components
may no longer function properly or safety devi‐
ces may be rendered inoperative. This may
result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Service or repair the hedge trimmer and
cutting blades as described in this user
manual.
■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting
edges while cleaning or servicing the cutting
blades. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
5
Preparing Hedge Trimmer
for Operation
5.1
Preparing Hedge Trimmer for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
–
Hedge trimmer, 4.6.1.
–
–
Battery as described in the STIHL AR bat‐
tery’s instruction manual or in the instruction
manual for the “AP belt bag with connecting
cable”.
► Check the battery as described in the STIHL
AR battery’s instruction manual or in the
instruction manual for the “AP belt bag with
connecting cable”.
► Charge the battery fully as described in the
User Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500
chargers.
► Clean the hedge trimmer, 14.1.
► Put on and adjust the STIHL AR battery, carry‐
ing system or “AP belt bag with connecting
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