4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
■ Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved
by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured, and
property may be damaged.
► Use a STIHL AL 301 charger to recharge
STIHL AK, AP and AR batteries.
■ Using the charger for purposes for which it is
not designed may result in serious or fatal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Use the charger as described in this User
Manual.
4.3
Requirements concerning the
user
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the charger. The user or other per‐
sons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
► If the charger is passed on to another per‐
son: Always give them the user manual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following
conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate the
charger. If the user is able to operate
the equipment but has physical, sensory
or mental restrictions, the user may only
work with the equipment under the
supervision of or after receiving instruc‐
tion from a responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
charger.
– The user is an adult, or is being trained
in an occupation under supervision
according to national regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before using the charger for
the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of
alcohol, medicines or drugs.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
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4.4
Working Area and Surround‐
ings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a
charger or electric current. Bystanders, chil‐
dren and animals 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 a dry place, indoors
only
► 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.
► Use and store the charger at temperatures
between + 5 °C and + 40 °C.
■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People
may be injured and the charger may be dam‐
aged.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.5
Safe Condition
The charger is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Charger is undamaged.
– Charger is clean and dry.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety
requirements, they will no longer function
properly and safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the
charger and allow it to dry.
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