Transporting; Transporting The Brushcutter; Transporting The Battery; Storing - Stihl FSA 135 R Instruction Manual

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14 Transporting

14.1 Transporting the brushcutter

► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery.
► 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 attachment behind you.
Transporting the brushcutter in the car
► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover and
movement.

14.2 Transporting the Battery

► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the transport
of dangerous goods. The battery is classified as UN 3480
(lithium-ion batteries) and has been tested in accordance
with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section
38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets

15 Storing

15.1 Storing the Brushcutter

► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery.
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► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit the matching
transport guard.
► Ensure that the following conditions are met when storing
the brushcutter:
– The brushcutter is out of the reach of children.
– The brushcutter is clean and dry.
► If you store the brushcutter for more than 3 months:
Remove the cutting attachment.

15.2 Storing the Battery

STIHL recommends that you store the battery with a charge
between 40 % and 60 % (2 LEDs glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the battery:
– Battery is out of the reach of children.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery is in an enclosed space.
– Store the battery separately from the trimmer and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.

16 Cleaning

16.1 Cleaning the Brushcutter

► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery.
► Clean the brushcutter with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery compartment and
clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery compartment
with a paintbrush or soft brush.

16.2 Cleaning the Deflector and Cutting Attachment

► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
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