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13 After Finishing Work
12.3
Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the cutting attachment from the ground.
Mowing with a mowing head (A)
► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth
in an arc.
► Walk forward slowly and steadily.
Mowing with a grass cutting blade (B)
► Mow with the left part of the metal cutting
attachment.
► Walk forward slowly and steadily.
For optimum performance, observe the recom‐
mended temperature ranges,
12.4
Line Feed on AutoCut Mowing
Heads
► Briefly tap the rotating mowing head on the
ground.
About 30 mm of fresh nylon line is advanced.
The line limiting blade in the deflector auto‐
matically cuts the mowing lines to the correct
length.
2
1
Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing
lines are shorter than 25 mm.
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Depress the spool (1) on the mowing head
and hold it depressed.
► Pull out the mowing lines (2) by hand.
► If the mowing lines (2) cannot be pulled out to
the required length: Replace the spool (1) or
the mowing lines (2).
The spool is empty.
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A
20.6.
13 After Finishing Work
13.1
After finishing work
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
B
► If the brushcutter is wet: Allow the brushcutter
to dry.
► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the battery
to dry,
20.6.
► Clean the brushcutter.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.
► Clean the battery.
► If a metal cutting attachment is attached:
Attach the appropriate transport guard.
14 Transporting
14.1
Transporting the brushcutter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► 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 attach‐
ment behind you.
Transporting the brushcutter in the car
► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover
and movement.
14.2
Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the bat‐
tery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► 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.
14.3
Transporting the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure
the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net
to prevent it turning over and moving.
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