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4 Safety Precautions
► Store the long-reach hedge trimmer in a clean and dry
condition.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the hedge trimmer and
charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and
+50°C.
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair
WARNING
■ The long-reach hedge trimmer may start unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning, maintenance or
repair operations. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting blades
and the battery. If the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting
blades or battery are not cleaned correctly, components
may no longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting blades and
battery as described in this User Manual.
■ If the long-reach hedge trimmer, cutting blades or battery
are not serviced or repaired correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This may result in serous or fatal
injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the long-reach hedge
trimmer or battery.
► If the long-reach hedge trimmer or the battery require
servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
► Maintain the cutting blades as described in this User
Manual.
■ The user may be cut while cleaning or servicing the sharp
cutting blades. This may result in injury to the user.
► Remove the battery.
► Remove the battery.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.