4 Safety Precautions
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Do not charge, use and store the battery
outside of the specified temperature limits,
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► Protect the battery from rain and
moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐
uids.
► Keep battery away from small metal parts.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.5.3
Charger
WARNING
■ Bystanders and children are not aware of and
cannot assess the dangers of a charger or
electric current. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously or fatally injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the charger.
■ The charger is not waterproof. If you work in
the rain or in a damp environment, an electric
shock may occur. The user may be injured
and the charger may be damaged.
► Do not operate it in the rain or in a
damp environment.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or
explode. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry
room.
► Do not operate the charger in a flammable
environment or in an explosive environ‐
ment.
► Do not operate the charger on a readily
combustible surface.
► Do not use and store the charger outside of
the specified temperature limits,
■ People may trip over the connecting cable.
People may be injured and the charger may
be damaged.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
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4.6
4.6.1
The blower is in a safe condition if the following
conditions are fulfilled:
– The blower is undamaged.
– The blower must be clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly installed.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly, and safety devices
may be rendered ineffective. There is a risk of
serious or fatal injury.
► Never use a damaged blower.
► If the blower is dirty or wet: Clean the
blower and allow it to dry.
► If the battery compartment is moist or wet:
Allow the battery compartment to dry.
► Do not modify the blower. Exception:
Mounting a nozzle approved for this blower
model.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the blower.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
this blower model.
► Install accessories as described in this User
Manual or in the User Manual for the acces‐
sories.
► Do not insert objects into the openings in
the blower.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you are unsure: Contact a STIHL author‐
ized dealer.
4.6.2
The battery is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been
modified.
WARNING
■ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot
operate safely. Persons may be seriously
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injured.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or
defective battery.
► If the battery is dirty: Clean the battery.
► If the battery is wet or damp: Allow the bat‐
tery to dry,
Safe Condition
Blower
Battery
18.6.
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