After Finishing Work; Transporting; Storing - Stihl RGA 140 Instruction Manual

13 After Finishing Work

► Press and hold the unlock button (2).
This selects the next power level. After the
third performance level, it starts again with the
first performance level.
► Push the unlock button (2) as many times as
necessary to set the desired power level.
12.3 Weeding and Mowing Grass
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the blades from the ground.
► Move the weeder evenly back and forth.
► Walk forward slowly in a controlled manner.
13 After Finishing Work
13.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the weeder and remove the battery.
► If the weeder is wet: Allow the weeder to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the weeder.
► Clean the blades.
► Clean the battery.
► Attach the transport guard.

14 Transporting

14.1 Transporting the weeder
► Switch off the weeder and remove the battery.
► Attach the transport guard.
Carrying the weeder
► Carry the weeder in one hand by the shaft so
that the blades are behind you and the weeder
is properly balanced.
Transporting the weeder in a vehicle
► Secure the weeder so that it cannot tip over or
shift position.
14.2 Transporting the battery
► Switch off the weeder and remove the battery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery so that the following points
apply:
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– The packaging is electrically non-conduc‐
tive.
– The battery cannot move inside the packag‐
ing.
► 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.

15 Storing

15.1 Storing the weeder
► Switch off the weeder and remove the battery.
► Attach the transport guard.
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► Loosen the wing screw (1) and unscrew it until
the handlebar (2) can be rotated.
► Turn the handlebar (2) clockwise through 90°
and fold it down.
► Tighten the wing screw (1) securely.
► Make sure that the following conditions are
met when storing the weeder:
– The weeder is out of the reach of children.
– The weeder is clean and dry.
15.2 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.
– The battery is in an enclosed space.
– The battery is separated from the weeder
and charger.
– The battery is in electrically non-conductive
packaging.
– The battery is in a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
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