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WARNING
■ If the blower is damp or wet, dry it thoroughly
before storing to reduce the risk of short circuit
and electric shock,
WARNING
■ High temperatures may cause the integrated
battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite
or explode, resulting in severe or fatal per‐
sonal injury or property damage,
and store the blower only within an ambient
temperature range of 32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to
50 °C),
5.6.
When storing the blower:
► Switch off the blower,
► Remove the activation key,
► Clean the blower,
► Secure and position the blower to prevent
turnover, impact and damage.
► Store the blower indoors in a dry and secure
location, out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
► Store the activation key away from the blower
in a safe place that is inaccessible to children
and other unauthorized users.
► Protect the blower against dampness and cor‐
rosive agents such as garden chemicals and
de-icing salts.
► For maximum battery life, store the blower at
an ambient temperature between 50 °F and
68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C) with a charge
between 40 % and 60 % (2 green LEDs).
► If the blower is used or stored at ambient tem‐
peratures above 86 °F (30 °C), its runtime and
performance may be reduced.
► Never store the blower with the activation key
inserted.
► Before storing, always unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet.
NOTICE
■ A blower that is not stored properly may expe‐
rience deep discharge, which can result in per‐
manent damage. To avoid deep discharge:
► For maximum battery life, store the blower
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2
green LEDs).
► For maximum battery life, store the blower
at an ambient temperature between 50 °F
and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C).
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5.5.
5.6. Use
14.2.
13.2.
20.1.
19.2
Charger
To properly store the charger:
► Disconnect the charger from the electrical out‐
let.
► Disconnect the charger from the blower.
► Store the charger indoors in a dry and secure
location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
20 Cleaning
20.1
Cleaning the Blower and
Charger
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation, remove the activation key
before carrying out any cleaning work,
Users of this blower should carry out only the
cleaning described in this manual.
To clean the blower and charger:
► Clean a dirty intake screen carefully with a soft
brush whenever required.
► Clean the blower's polymer components with a
slightly dampened cloth. Do not use deter‐
gents or solvents. They may damage the poly‐
mer components.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the
blower or otherwise spray it with water or other
liquids.
► Keep the charger housing and electrical con‐
tacts free from foreign matter. Clean as neces‐
sary with a soft brush or soft, dry cloth. Always
unplug the charger before cleaning.
21 Inspection and Mainte‐
nance
21.1
Inspecting and Maintaining the
Blower
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation, remove the activation key
before inspecting the blower or carrying out
any maintenance,
maintenance operations described in this
manual. There are no user-authorized repairs.
STIHL recommends that repair work be per‐
formed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
To properly maintain the blower:
20 Cleaning
7.1.
7.1. Carry out only the
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