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To insert the battery:
► Push the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) until
it stops.
The battery is properly inserted when you hear an audible
click.
Since a new battery is not fully charged, STIHL recommends
that you fully charge the battery before using it the first time,
@ 11.
14.2 Removing the Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe personal injury from unintended
activation, always remove the battery before assembling,
transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or
storing the garden pruner, and any other time it is not in use.
WARNING
Use care when ejecting the battery to prevent it from falling
and causing personal injury or property damage.
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To remove the battery:
► Release the trigger switch.
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► Compress the locking levers (1) on both sides and pull out
the battery (2).
NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or prolonged
periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside the
recommended ambient temperature range can reduce the
performance of the battery.
15 Switching the Garden Pruner On and
Off
15.1 Switching On
WARNING
Never operate your garden pruner if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 6.4. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your garden pruner, @ 6.3.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
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