Transporting The Battery; Storing; Storing The Hedge Trimmer; Storing The Battery - Stihl HLA 65 Instruction Manual

15 Storing

► Grip the swivel handle (3) and swing the cutting blades (1)
against the shaft.
Cutting blades (1) are flat against the shaft (2).
► Release the sliding sleeve (4).
The sliding sleeve (4) engages in position and butts
against the housing. Cutting blades (1) are in the transport
position.
► Carry the hedge trimmer by the shaft with the cutting
blades (1) behind you.
► Transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle: Secure the
hedge trimmer so that it cannot turn over or move.

14.2 Transporting the Battery

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position 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 Hedge Trimmer

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Observe the following points when storing the hedge
trimmer:
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– Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.

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 location.
– Battery is stored separately from the hedge 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 Hedge Trimmer.

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Clean the hedge trimmer with a damp cloth or STIHL resin
solvent.

16.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades

► Switch off the hedge trimmer, push retaining latch to
position and remove the battery.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is distributed
evenly.

16.3 Cleaning the Battery

► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
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