Battery; Storing The Hedge Trimmer, Battery And Charger; Hedge Trimmer - Stihl HLA 56 Instruction Manual

20 Storing the Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger

When transporting the hedge trimmer:
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
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► Turn the wing screw (3) counterclockwise.
► Pull the cutting blades (2) out of the coupling sleeve (1).
► When transporting the powerhead by hand, hold it by the
drive tube.
► When transporting the cutting blades by hand, hold them
by the swivel handle with the cutting blades pointing
backwards, opposite the direction in which you are
walking.
► When transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle, cover
the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade
scabbard. Secure and position the hedge trimmer and the
cutting blades to prevent turnover, impact and damage.
Your hedge trimmer comes standard with a blade scabbard.

19.2 Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion, never transport the battery
in a metal container or near metal objects (e.g., paper clips,
nails, coins, keys), @ 7.
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When transporting the battery:
► Place the battery in a non-metal container or carton and
► If you are transporting the battery in a vehicle, secure it
STIHL batteries comply with the requirements set forth in
UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Part III, Subsection
38.3.
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Commercial air, vessel and ground transportation of lithium
ion cells and batteries is regulated. The battery is classified
as a UN 3480, Class 9, packaging group II product. Shipping
it, either as a complete tool or the battery, requires
compliance with all applicable shipping regulations. Check
with the ground, vessel, air cargo or passenger airline to
determine if transport is prohibited or subject to restrictions
or exemptions prior to shipping or travel.
Normally, no further conditions have to be met by the user in
order to transport STIHL batteries by road to the power tool's
operating site. Check and comply with any special
regulations that may apply to your situation.
For further information please go to
www.stihlusa.com/battery-transportation-safety.

20.1 Hedge Trimmer

Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry, secure place that
is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
@ 9.1. Never store the battery in the hedge trimmer or
charger. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use
and damage to the hedge trimmer, @ 9.1.
secure it against impact or damage. Never transport the
battery in a metal or other container that is capable of
conducting electricity, or near metal objects (e.g., paper
clips, nails, coins, keys).
and its container to prevent turnover, impact and damage.
20 Storing the Hedge Trimmer, Battery
and Charger
WARNING
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