Transporting; Storing - Stihl HLA 66 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
￭ Note that the cutting blades continue to run for about 1
second after you release the trigger. The moving cutting
blades may cut the user. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Wait until the cutting blades come to a complete
standstill.
￭ In an emergency, the user may start to panic and forget to
take off the carrying system. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Practice taking off the carrying system.
DANGER
￭ Working near live electric cables may result in accidental
contact with and damage to the cutting blades. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to the user.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters
from live cables.
4.8

Transporting

4.8.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
￭ The hedge trimmer may turn over or shift during transport.
This may result in personal injuries and damage to
property.
► Remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Secure the hedge trimmer with lashing straps or a net to
prevent it turning over and moving.
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4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions and damage to property may
occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
￭ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it
cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
4.9

Storing

4.9.1 Long-reach hedge trimmer
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the long-reach hedge trimmer. Children may be
seriously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Push the blade scabbard over the cutting blades,
ensuring that it completely covers the cutting blades.
► Store the long-reach hedge trimmer out of the reach of
children.
￭ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the long-
reach hedge trimmer and metal components. The long-
reach hedge trimmer may be damaged.
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