20 Storing the Trimmer, Battery and Charger
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.
When transporting the trimmer:
► Adjust the drive tube to its shortest length, @ 13.1.
► 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.
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), @ 6.
0458-713-8621-B
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.
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 (for Canada: www.stihl.ca).
20 Storing the Trimmer, Battery and
Charger
20.1 Trimmer
WARNING
Store the trimmer indoors in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users, @ 8.
Never store the battery in the trimmer or charger. Improper
storage can result in unauthorized use and damage to the
trimmer that can lead to fire and explosion, and otherwise
increase the risk of severe personal injury and property
damage, @ 8.
English
27