Storing; Cleaning; Maintenance - Stihl HSA 45 Instruction Manual

13 Storing

► If the hedge trimmer has to be packed:
Observe the following points when packing the
hedge trimmer:
– Packaging or transport box must be non-
conductive.
– Make sure the hedge trimmer cannot shift
inside the packaging or transport box.
– Secure the packaging or transport box in
such a way that the packaging or transport
box cannot move.
Owing to the built-in battery the hedge trimmer
is subject to the requirements for transporting
dangerous goods. The hedge trimmer is clas‐
sified as UN 3481 (lithium-ion batteries in
equipment) and has been tested pursuant to
UN Manual Tests and Criteria Part III, Subsec‐
tion 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found in
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
13 Storing
13.1 Storing the Hedge Trimmer
STIHL recommends that you store the hedge
trimmer with a charge between 40% and 60% (2
LEDs glow green).
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
activation key.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Observe the following points when storing the
hedge trimmer:
– Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
– Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
– Hedge trimmer is in an enclosed space.
– Hedge trimmer is stored separately from the
charging cable.
– Hedge trimmer is in a temperature range
between 0°C and +50°C.
13.2 Storing the Charging Cable
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Observe the following points when storing the
charging cable:
– Charging cable is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
– Charging cable is clean and dry.
– Charging cable is in an enclosed space.
– Charging cable is stored separately from the
hedge trimmer.
– Charging cable is in a temperature range
between 0°C and +40 °C.
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14 Cleaning

14.1 Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
activation key.
► Clean the hedge trimmer with a damp cloth or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
14.2 Cleaning the Cutting Blades
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
activation key.
► Spray both sides of blades with STIHL resin
solvent.
► Insert the activation key.
► Run the hedge trimmer for 5 seconds.
The cutting blades run. STIHL resin solvent is
distributed evenly.
14.3 Cleaning the charging cable
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Disconnect the charger plug from the charge
socket.
► Clean the charging cable with a damp cloth.

15 Maintenance

15.1 Maintenance Intervals
The maintenance intervals are dependent on the
environmental and operating conditions. STIHL
recommends the following maintenance inter‐
vals:
After every 25 hours of operation
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Sharpen the cutting blades.
Every 12 months
► Have hedge trimmer checked by a STIHL
servicing dealer.
15.2 Sharpening the Cutting Blade
STIHL recommends you have the cutting blades
resharpened by a STIHL dealer.
WARNING
■ The teeth of the cutting blades are very sharp.
This may result in the user cutting themselves.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
activation key.
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