5 Preparing the hand vacuum for Operation
► Remove the battery.
► Store the hand vacuum in a clean and dry
condition.
4.11.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the hand
vacuum.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a battery charge status between
40% and 60% (2 lit green LEDs).
► Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
4.11.3
Charger
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charger. Children can be seri‐
ously injured or killed.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Store the charger out of reach of children.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, the charger may
be damaged.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► If the charger is hot: Allow the charger to
cool down.
► Store the charger in a clean, dry place.
► Store the charger in an enclosed room.
► Do not store the charger outside of the
specified temperature limits,
■ The connecting cable should not be used for
carrying the charger or hanging up the
charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing in a secure
grip. The charger is provided with a handle
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► Hang the charger on the wall mounting.
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■ The hand vacuum may start up unintentionally
if the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
■ Sharp cleaning agents, cleaning with a water
jet or pointed objects can damage the hand
vacuum, the battery and the charger. If the
hand vacuum, the battery or the charger is not
cleaned correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. They may cause serious
injury to persons.
► Clean the hand vacuum, battery and
■ If the hand vacuum, the battery or the charger
18.5.
are not serviced or repaired correctly, compo‐
nents may no longer function properly or
safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to peo‐
ple.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the hand
► If the hand vacuum, the battery or the
5
5.1
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
18.5.
► Ensure that the following components are in
safe condition:
– Hand vacuum,
– Battery,
– Charger,
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge the battery,
recess to make it easy to pick up the
charger.
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
► Remove the battery.
charger as described in this instruction
manual.
vacuum, battery or charger.
charger require servicing or repairs: Con‐
tact a STIHL servicing dealer for assis‐
tance.
Preparing the hand vac‐
uum for Operation
Preparing the hand vacuum for
Operation
4.6.1.
4.6.2.
4.6.3.
10.2.
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6.2.
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