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To prepare the garden shears for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the garden shears, @ 15.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 14.2.
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
► If the garden shears or battery became wet during
operation, allow them to dry completely before charging or
storing.
19 Transporting the Garden Shears and
Battery
19.1 Garden Shears
WARNING
Cover the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade
scabbard before transporting or storing the garden shears to
reduce the risk of cut injuries from inadvertent contact.
When transporting the garden shears:
► Slide or fold over a blade scabbard over the cutting blades
so that it covers the entire cutting attachment.
► When transporting the garden shears by hand, hold it by
the control handle. Avoid contact with the cutting
attachment.
► When transporting the garden shears in a vehicle, cover
the entire length of the cutting attachment with a blade
scabbard and insert the garden shears securely in the
carrying bag (if available). Secure and position the garden
shears to prevent turnover, impact and damage.
Your garden shears come standard with two blade
scabbards, one for the shrub blades and one for the grass
blades.
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19 Transporting the Garden Shears and Battery
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.
19.3 Charger
To properly transport the charger:
► Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet.
► Remove the battery from the charger.
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