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► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10° to the top
of the hedge.
► Swing the hedge trimmer horizontally and in an arc while
making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
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12.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
► If the hedge trimmer is wet: Allow the hedge trimmer to
dry.
► Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Clean the battery.
13 Transporting
13.1 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
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► Rotate the wing screw (3) counterclockwise.
► Pull the cutting blades (2) out of the coupling sleeve (1).
► Carry the cutter bar in one hand with the cutting blades
behind you.
► Transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle: Secure the
hedge trimmer so that it cannot turn over or move.
13.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the hedge 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
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