11 After Finishing Work
► Walk slowly and steadily forwards.
► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom upwards in an
arc while making the cut.
► Cut the other side of the hedge in the same way.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10° to the top
of the hedge.
► Swing the hedge trimmer horizontally and in an arc while
making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
11 After Finishing Work
11.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, move retaining latch to
position
and pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
► If the hedge trimmer is wet: Allow the hedge trimmer to
dry.
► Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
12 Transporting
12.1 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, move retaining latch to
position
and pull the connecting cable plug out of the
socket.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
Carrying the hedge trimmer
► Carry the hedge trimmer by the loop handle with the
cutting blades behind you.
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Transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle
► Secure the hedge trimmer to prevent turnover and
movement.
13 Storing
13.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, move retaining latch to
position
and pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
► 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 children.
– Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
14 Cleaning
14.1 Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, move retaining latch to
position
and pull the connecting cable plug out of the
socket.
► Clean the hedge trimmer with a damp cloth or STIHL resin
solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
14.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, move retaining latch to
position
and pull the connecting cable plug out of the socket.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin solvent.
► Insert the connecting cable plug.
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