4 Safety Precautions
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.5.3
Charger
WARNING
■ Innocent bystanders and children are not aware of and
cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric current.
Innocent bystanders, children 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. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the charger.
► Do not operate it in the rain or a damp
location.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible
surface.
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► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between - 20°C and + 50°C.
■ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6
Safe Condition
4.6.1
Shrub Shears
The shrub shears are in a safe condition if the following
points apply:
– The shrub shears are not damaged.
– The shrub shears are clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– The shrub shear blade or grass shear blade is properly
mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for these shrub
shears are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
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.
► Work only with undamaged shrub shears.
► If the shrub shears are dirty or wet: Clean the shrub
shears and allow them to dry.
► Do not modify the shrub shears.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
shrub shears.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for these
shrub shears.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
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