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■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional activation of a power tool connected to
the battery:
– Unplug the battery from the power tool
before assembling, transporting,
adjusting, inspecting, cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or storing the tool.
Unplug the battery in the event of a
malfunction or emergency and any time
the tool is not in use.
– Never leave the battery unattended when it is
plugged in to a power tool.
– Disconnect the battery from the power tool and
charger before storing.
■ To reduce the risk of serious personal injury from loss of
control during operation:
– Read and follow all safety precautions and
instructions related to the power tool connected to
the battery.
– Make sure you have good balance and secure
footing at all times. Take special care in slippery
conditions (wet ground, snow) and in overgrown
terrain.
– Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling or
falling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground, as the backpack battery may alter
your center of balance.
– Never work with the backpack battery in trees, on
roofs or on ladders or any other insecure support.
– Do not overreach.
■ To reduce the risk of injury from tripping on the connecting
cord or losing control of the power tool:
– Always position and secure the connecting cord so
that it will not interfere with your power tool or proper
working technique. Secure the connecting cord
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through the backpack guides and with the hook and
eye fasteners. Keep the connecting cord away from
the cutting attachment of the power tool.
– Remain aware of the location of the connecting cord
while working. Prevent it from contacting the power
tool's cutting attachment or catching on other
objects, which could cause you to lose balance or
control of the power tool, resulting in serious
personal injury and property damage.
■ Using a backpack battery that is damaged or improperly
adjusted can lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of
serious personal injury and property damage. Before
starting work or charging the battery:
– Always check the battery for proper condition and
operation.
– Check the battery, connecting cord, sockets, plugs
and AP Adapter for corrosion, foreign matter and
damage.
– If four LEDs flash red and a rapid succession of short
beeps sound for several seconds, the battery is not
functioning properly. Disconnect the battery from the
power tool, take it off your back and contact your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer immediately. Do
not attempt to use, charge or store the battery until
the problem has been corrected.
– Never attempt to use, charge or store a
malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or
deformed battery. Take it to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer immediately. Do not use, charge or
store the battery until the problem has been
corrected.
– Make sure the shoulder straps and other features of
the backpack are in good condition, properly
adjusted and secure. If they are worn, weakened,
cracked or damaged, contact your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer and have them replaced.
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