15 Transporting
15 Transporting
15.1
Transporting the brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the matching transport guard.
Carrying the brushcutter
► Carry the brushcutter in one hand properly
balanced by the shaft, with the cutting attach‐
ment behind you.
Transporting the brushcutter in the car
► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover
and movement.
15.2
Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
16 Storing
16.1
Storing the brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted:
Attach the appropriate transport guard.
► Ensure that the following conditions are met
when storing the brushcutter:
– The brushcutter cannot tip over or shift.
– The brushcutter is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
– The brushcutter is clean and dry.
► If you store the brushcutter for more than 30
days: Remove the cutting attachment.
16.2
Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a
charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green
LEDs lit).
► The battery should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
– The battery is out of the reach of children.
– The battery is clean and dry.
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– The battery is in an enclosed space.
– The battery is separated from the brushcut‐
ter.
– If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
– Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
User Manual, the battery may become deeply
discharged and irreparably damaged.
► Charge a discharged battery before storing
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
state of charge between 40% and 60% (2 lit
green LEDs).
► Store the battery separately from the brush‐
cutter.
17 Cleaning
17.1
Cleaning the Brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Clean the brushcutter with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
17.2
Cleaning the Deflector and Cut‐
ting Attachment
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment
with a damp cloth or a soft brush.
17.3
Cleaning the Air Filter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
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► Clean the area around the air filter (2) with a
damp cloth or a soft brush.
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