After Finishing Work; Preparing For Transportation Or Storage; Transporting The Trimmer And Battery; Trimmer - Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual

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17 After Finishing Work

17.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure
the cutting attachment has stopped and remove the battery
before transporting the trimmer or putting it down.
To prepare the trimmer for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the trimmer, @ 14.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 13.2.
► If the trimmer or battery became wet during operation,
allow it to dry completely before charging or storing.

18 Transporting the Trimmer and Battery

18.1 Trimmer

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, never transport the trimmer with the battery
inserted.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control and blade or
line contact, never carry or transport your trimmer with the
cutting attachment moving, @ 5.6.4. Ensure the cutting
attachment has stopped before setting it down, @ 5.6.4.
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When transporting the trimmer:
► When transporting the trimmer by hand, hold the drive
tube in a manner that balances the trimmer horizontally.
Keep the cutting attachment pointing backwards, opposite
the direction in which you are walking.
► When transporting the trimmer in a vehicle, secure and
position it to prevent turnover, impact and damage.

18.2 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), @ 4.2.
When transporting the battery:
► Place the battery in a non-metal container or carton and
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).
► If you are transporting the battery in a vehicle, secure it
and its container to prevent turnover, impact and damage.
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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