► If the vacuum shredder continues to suck in
sweepings: Remove the battery and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
The hand vacuum is defective.
10.2
Testing the Battery
► Insert battery.
► Press button on hand vacuum.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
the hand vacuum and the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
Malfunction in hand vacuum or battery.
11 Working with the Hand
Vacuum
11.1
Holding and guiding the hand
vacuum
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► Hold and guide the hand vacuum with one
hand on the control handle (1) and wrap you
thumb around the control handle.
11.2
Picking up Dust and Dirt
► Switch on the hand vacuum.
► Hold the hand vacuum with one hand on the
control handle and pick the material up either
directly or via an attached accessory.
For optimum performance, observe the recom‐
mended temperature ranges, 18.6.
11.3
Activating and Deactivating the
Power Lock
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► Switch on the hand vacuum.
► Depress the power lock button (2).
This locks the suction force. You can let go of
the trigger.
To deactivate the power lock, depress the trigger
(1).
12 After Finishing Work
12.1
When Work is Finished
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
► If the hand vacuum is wet: Leave the hand
vacuum to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Leave the battery to dry.
► Clean the hand vacuum.
► Clean the battery.
12.2
Emptying the Container
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
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2
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► Press the locking lever (1) and remove the
container (2).
► Empty the container and dispose of its con‐
tents in accordance with the applicable regula‐
tions.
► Fit the container (2) so that the tabs (3)
engage the recesses (4).
► Close the container (2).
The container (2) engages with an audible click.
13 Transporting
13.1
Transport of the hand vacuum
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
Carrying the hand vacuum
► Carry the hand vacuum by the control handle
in one hand.
Transporting the hand vacuum in a vehicle
► Transport the hand vacuum in the bag sup‐
plied.
► Secure the bag to prevent it from tipping and
moving.
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