4 Safety Precautions
4.11.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the battery in a confined space.
► Store the battery separately from the blower and
charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures between -
10°C and +50°C.
4.11.3 Charger
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charger. Children may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the charger out of the reach of children.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The charger may be damaged if it is exposed
to certain ambient conditions.
► Remove the battery.
► If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool down.
► Store the charger in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the charger in an enclosed location.
► Store the charger at a temperature between +5°C and
+40°C.
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■ The connecting cable must not be used for carrying or
hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing. A recessed handle is
provided on the back of the charger.
► Hang the charger on the wall bracket.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
■ The blower may start unintentionally if the battery is left in
place during cleaning, maintenance or repair operations.
This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the blower, battery and charger. If the blower,
battery or charger are not cleaned as described in this
instruction manual, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the blower, battery and charger as described in
this instruction manual.
■ If the blower, battery or charge are not serviced or
repaired correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the blower, battery or
charger.
► If the blower, battery or the charger require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
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