5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
4.12.2 Charging Cable
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charging cable. Children may sustain serious or fatal
injuries.
► Keep the charging cable out of the reach of children.
■ The charging cable is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The charging cable may be damaged if it is
exposed to certain ambient conditions.
► If the charging cable is hot: Allow the charging cable to
cool down.
► Store the charging cable in a clean and
dry condition.
► Store the charging cable in a confined
space.
► Store the charging cable within temperature range of
0°C to +40°C.
4.13 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
■ The trimmer may start unintentionally if the activation key
remains inserted during cleaning, maintenance or repair
operations. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Remove the activation key.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, high pressure cleaners or
pointed objects can damage the trimmer, deflector, cutting
attachment and charging cable. If the trimmer, deflector,
cutting attachment or charging cable are not cleaned
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correctly, components may no longer function properly or
safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment and
charging cable as described in this instruction manual.
■ If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment or charging
cable are not serviced or repaired correcting, components
may no longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trimmer,
deflector, cutting attachment or charging cable.
► If the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment or charging
cable require servicing or repairs: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
5 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
5.1
Preparing Trimmer for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Trimmer, @ 4.7.1.
– Deflector, @ 4.7.2.
– Mowing head, @ 4.7.3.
– Charging cable, @ 4.7.4.
► Check the built-in battery, @ 11.3.
► Fully charge the trimmer, @ 6.1.
► Clean the trimmer, @ 16.1.
► Mount the deflector, @ 7.1.
► Fit the mowing lines or blades, @ 7.2.1 or @ 7.2.3.
► Mount the loop handle, @ 7.3.
► Adjust length of shaft, @ 8.2.
► Adjust the loop handle, @ 8.3.
► Check the controls, @ 11.1.
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