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WARNING
■ Contact with live components can result in an electric
shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Make sure the connecting cable, its plug, the plug on the
battery and the AP adapter are not damaged.
■ Connecting cable can be damaged if it is not laid properly.
This can result in injuries and may damage the connecting
cable.
► Position the connecting cable so that it cannot be
touched by the tool being used.
► Position the connecting cable so that it cannot be kinked
or damaged.
► If the connecting cable is twisted: Straighten it out.
4.6
Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user may stumble, fall and be seriously
injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work with the
battery.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep a good
balance.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ If you notice any change in the battery during operation, if
it behaves unusually or there is a quick succession of
short beeps, the battery may be in an unsafe condition.
This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, take the battery off your back and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits smoke: Take the
battery off your back. Do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
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■ In an emergency, the user may panic and not put the
harness down. This can result in serious injuries.
► Practice removing and putting down the harness.
4.7
Transporting
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions and damage to property may
occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Transport the AP adapter in the bag.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it
cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
4.8
Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the cordless product
and charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and
+50°C.
► Transport the AP adapter in the bag.
4 Safety Precautions
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