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■ Connecting cable can be damaged if it is not
fitted properly. This may result in injury to per‐
sons and damage to the connecting cable.
► Position the connecting cable so that it can‐
not be touched by the tool of the cordless
product being used.
► Position the connecting cable so that it can‐
not be kinked or damaged.
► If the connecting cable is twisted:
Straighten it out.
4.6
Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the battery.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ If you notice any change in the battery during
operation, if it behaves unusually or there is a
quick succession of short beeps, the battery
may be in an unsafe condition. This can result
in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, take the battery off your back
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: Take the battery off your back. Do
not use the battery and keep it away from
combustible substances.
■ In an emergency, the user may panic and not
put the carrying system down. This can result
in serious injuries.
► Practice removing and putting down the
carrying system.
4.7
Transport
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
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► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.8
Storage
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 prod‐
uct.
► If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the
rechargeable battery at a battery charge
status between 30 % and 45 % (2 lit green
LEDs).
► Store the battery at a temperature range
between - 10 °C and + 50 °C.
■ The connecting cable must not be used for
carrying or suspending the battery. The con‐
necting cable and the battery may be dam‐
aged.
► Wind up the connecting cable and secure it
to the battery.
4.9
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning with a
jet of water or pointed objects can damage the
battery, carrying system, connecting cable and
AP adapter. If the battery, carrying system,
connecting cable and AP adapter are 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 battery, carrying system, con‐
necting cable and AP adapter as described
in this instruction manual.
■ If the battery, carrying system, connecting
cable and AP adapter are not serviced or
repaired correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This may result in
serous or fatal injury to people.
4 Safety Precautions
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