Preparing Trimmer For Operation - Stihl 4522 Instruction Manual

5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the brush‐
cutter.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a state of charge between 40% and
60% (2 lit green LEDs).
► Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
4.11.3 Charger
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charger. Children can be seri‐
ously injured or killed.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Store the charger out of reach of children.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, the charger may
be damaged.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► If the charger is hot: Allow the charger to
cool down.
► Store the charger in a clean, dry place.
► Store the charger in an enclosed room.
► Do not store the charger outside of the
specified temperature limits,
■ The connecting cable should not be used for
carrying the charger or hanging up the
charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing in a secure
grip. The charger is provided with a handle
recess to make it easy to pick up the
charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall mounting.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The brushcutter may start up unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
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■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the trimmer,
deflector, cutting attachment, battery and the
charger. If the trimmer, deflector, cutting
attachment, battery or charger are not cleaned
correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attach‐
■ If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
20.5.
battery and charger are not properly serviced
or repaired, components may no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trim‐
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment,
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5.1
20.5. The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
– Brushcutter,
– Deflector,
– Mowing head,
– Battery,
– Charger,
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge the battery,
► Clean the brushcutter,
► Mount the deflector,
► Mount the loop handle,
► Adjust length of shaft,
► Adjust the loop handle,
► Check the controls,
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use
your brushcutter and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
► Remove the battery.
ment, battery and charger as described in
this instruction manual.
mer, deflector, cutting attachment, battery
or charger.
battery or the charger require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
Preparing Trimmer for
Operation
Preparing the Brushcutter for
Operation
4.6.1.
4.6.2.
4.6.3.
4.6.4.
4.6.5.
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