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Integrated Battery
WARNING
■ Use of an unauthorized charging device can
damage the lithium ion battery inside the
blower and result in fire, explosion and per‐
sonal injury and property damage.
► Charge the blower only with a genuine
STIHL LK 45 charger (power supply).
■ The blower's integrated battery contains safety
features and devices which, if damaged, may
allow it to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite
or explode.
► Be alert for signs that the battery may be
damaged: never use or charge a blower
with a housing that is cracked, deformed,
excessively hot, leaking battery fluid or oth‐
erwise damaged.
► Do not incinerate the blower even if it is
severely damaged. The integrated battery
can explode in a fire.
► Never attempt to remove the battery or
open or disassemble the blower's housing
for any reason.
► Never subject the blower to heavy impacts
or attempt to crush, drop or otherwise dam‐
age it.
► Never heat the blower above 212 °F
(100 °C) or place it on or near fires,
stoves or other high-temperature
locations.
► Never expose the blower to microwaves or
high pressures.
► Never insert foreign objects into the blow‐
er's charging socket, activation key socket
or other openings.
■ High temperatures may cause the blower's
integrated battery to generate heat, rupture,
leak, ignite or explode, resulting in severe or
fatal personal injury and property damage.
Exposure to temperatures outside the recom‐
mended temperature range may also damage
the battery.
► Use and store the blower only within
an ambient temperature range of
32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C).
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury and prop‐
erty damage in the event the blower emits
smoke, an unusual smell or feels unusually
hot while using, charging or storing:
► Immediately discontinue using or charging
the blower and prepare to contact the
authorities in the event of fire or explosion.
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
► Never bridge the electrical contacts of the
activation key socket with wires or other
small metal objects capable of conducting
electricity (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins,
keys).
► Keep the blower dry. Protect it from
rain and ensure that the blower and
its battery are never exposed to
water, liquids or damp conditions.
► Never immerse the blower in water
or other liquids.
► Store the blower indoors in a dry room.
► Never store the blower in damp or corrosive
environments or in conditions that could
lead to corrosion of its metal components or
battery.
► Protect the blower from exposure to corro‐
sive agents such as garden chemicals and
de-icing salts, which may damage its bat‐
tery and increase the risk of short circuit,
fire and explosion.
► Do not attempt to repair, open or disassem‐
ble the blower. There are no user-servicea‐
ble parts inside.
■ If the integrated battery is damaged, battery
fluid can leak out of the blower. Leaking bat‐
tery fluid can cause skin and eye irritation or
chemical burns.
► Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
► Use an inert absorbent such as sand on
spilled liquids.
► In the event of accidental contact, immedi‐
ately rinse the contact area thoroughly with
mild soap and water.
► If fluid gets into your eye(s): Do not rub.
Rinse water over the open eye(s) for at
least 15 minutes and seek medical atten‐
tion.
■ A battery fire can be dangerous. To reduce the
risk of severe personal injury and property
damage in the event of fire:
► Evacuate the area. Fire can spread rapidly.
Stay clear of any vapors generated and
maintain a safe distance.
► Contact the fire department.
► Although water can be used to put out a
battery fire, use of a multi-purpose dry
chemical fire extinguisher is preferable.
► Consult the fire department regarding
proper disposal of the burned battery.
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