Stihl HLA 86 Instruction Manual - Page 34
Transporting the Hedge Trimmer and, Battery
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English 19 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer and Battery 19.1 Hedge Trimmer WARNING Cover the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade scabbard before transporting or storing the hedge trimmer to reduce the risk of cut injuries from inadvertent contact. When transporting the hedge trimmer: ► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it covers the entire cutting attachment. 2 1 4 0000097083_001 3 ► Pull back the blade adjustment release (4) and hold it in this position. ► Hold the hedge trimmer at the blade adjustment grip (3) and fold the cutting blades (1) down completely until the cutting blades are parallel to the drive tube (2). ► Release the blade adjustment release. Blade adjustment release reaches the transporting position, you will hear an audible click when the cutting attachment is fixed in place and flush against the housing. ► When transporting the hedge trimmer by hand, hold it by the drive tube with the cutting blades pointing backwards, opposite the direction in which you are walking. ► When transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle, cover the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade scabbard. Secure and position the hedge trimmer to prevent turnover, impact and damage. 19 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer and Battery Your hedge trimmer comes standard with a blade scabbard. 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), @ 7. 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. 32 0458-185-8621-A