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Contents
1
Introduction................................................. 2
2
Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3
Main Parts...................................................3
4
Safety Symbols on the Products................. 3
5
General Power Tool Safety Warnings and
Instructions..................................................4
6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.... 6
7
Battery Safety........................................... 11
8
Maintenance, Repair and Storage............ 12
9
Before Starting Work.................................12
10
Charging the Battery................................. 13
11
LED Diagnostics and Acoustic Signals..... 14
12
Assembling the Shredder Vac.................. 14
13
Inserting and Removing the Battery..........15
14
Switching the Shredder Vac On and Off... 16
15
Checking the Controls...............................17
16
During Operation.......................................17
17
After Finishing Work..................................19
18
Transporting the Shredder Vac and Battery
.................................................................. 19
19
Storing the Shredder Vac and Battery...... 20
20
Cleaning....................................................21
21
Inspection and Maintenance..................... 21
22
Troubleshooting Guide..............................22
23
Specifications............................................22
24
Approved Harness Combinations............. 24
25
Replacement Parts and Equipment.......... 24
26
Disposal.................................................... 24
27
Limited Warranty.......................................25
28
Trademarks...............................................25
29
Addresses................................................. 25
1
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information
contained in this manual will help you receive
maximum performance and satisfaction from
your shredder vac and, if followed, reduce the
risk of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Because a shredder vac is a high-
speed battery-powered tool, spe‐
cial safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of per‐
sonal injury.
Read this instruction manual thor‐
oughly before use and periodically
thereafter. Follow all safety pre‐
cautions. Careless or improper
use of the shredder vac can
cause serious or fatal injury.
Do not lend or rent the shredder vac without this
instruction manual. Allow only persons who fully
understand the information in this manual to
operate the shredder vac.
2
For further information, or if you do not under‐
stand any of the instructions in this manual,
please go to www.stihlusa.com (for Canada:
www.stihl.ca) or contact your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
2
Guide to Using this Manual
2.1
Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that
requires your special attention. Such information
is introduced with the following symbols and sig‐
nal words:
DANGER
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Indicates a risk of property damage, including
damage to the machine or its individual com‐
ponents.
2.2
Symbols in Text
The following symbol is included to assist you
with the use of the manual:
Refers to a designated chapter or sub-
chapter in this instruction manual.
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