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9.2
Switching off the hand vacuum
► Release the trigger.
The vacuum shredder stops sucking in the
sweepings.
► If the vacuum shredder continues to suck in
sweepings: Remove the battery and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
The hand vacuum is defective.
10 Checking the Hand Vac‐
uum and the Battery
10.1
Checking the controls
Trigger
► Remove the battery.
► Press the trigger.
► If the trigger is stiff or does not spring back to
its idle position: Do not use your hand vacuum
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
The trigger is defective.
Switching on the hand vacuum
► Insert battery.
► Press and hold the trigger.
The sweepings are sucked in.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: Remove the battery and
consult a STIHL dealer.
There is a fault in the hand vacuum.
► Release the trigger.
The vacuum shredder stops sucking in the
sweepings.
► 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.
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10 Checking the Hand Vacuum and the Battery
11 Working with the Hand
Vacuum
11.1
Holding and guiding the hand
vacuum
► 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,
11.3
Activating and Deactivating the
Power Lock
► 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
After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hand vacuum and remove the
battery.
► If the hand vacuum is wet: Allow the hand vac‐
uum to dry.
► If the battery is wet or damp: Allow the battery
to dry,
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