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► Transport the carrying system on your back or by the
handle.
► Transporting the pruning shears in a vehicle:
► Remove the battery.
► Put the pruning shears in the case.
► Secure the pruning shears so that they cannot turn over
or move.
15.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the pruning shears, pull out the connecting
cable plug 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
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16 Storing
16.1 Storing the Pruning Shears
► Switch off the pruning shears, pull out the connecting
cable plug and remove the battery.
► Store the clean and dry pruning shears and carrying
system in the case.
► Store the case out of the reach of children.
16.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends that you store the battery with a charge
between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs glow green).
► Check 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 pruning shears and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.
17 Cleaning
17.1 Cleaning the Pruning Shears
► Switch off the pruning shears and disconnect the
connecting cable plug.
► Clean the pruning shears with a damp cloth or STIHL resin
solvent.
17.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blade and Anvil Blade
► Switch off the pruning shears and pull out the connecting
cable plug.
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