Transporting The Battery; Transporting The Charger; Storing; Storing The Trimmer - Stihl FSA 57 Instruction Manual

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Carrying the Brushcutter
► Carry the brushcutter in one hand properly balanced by
the shaft, with the cutting attachment behind you.
Transporting the brushcutter in the car
► Secure the brushcutter to prevent turnover and
movement.

14.2 Transporting the Battery

► Switch off the trimmer 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

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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15.1 Storing the Trimmer

► Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery.
► Remove the spool.
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► Observe the following points when storing the trimmer:
– The trimmer is out of the reach of children.
– The 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 space.
– Store the battery separately from the trimmer and
charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between -10°C and
+50°C.

15.3 Storing the Charger

► Unplug the mains plug from the socket.
► Remove the battery.
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► Roll up the connecting cord and attach it to the charger.
► The charger should be stored in such a way that the
following conditions are met:
– The charger is out of the reach of children.
– The charger is clean and dry.
– The charger is in an enclosed room.
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