Instruction Manual

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WARNING
Special precautions must be taken when transporting a
damaged or malfunctioning battery. To reduce the risk of
accidents, always contact your STIHL servicing dealer
before transporting such a battery.
STIHL backpack batteries comply with the requirements set
forth in UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Part III,
Subsection 38.3.
Commercial air, vessel and ground transportation of lithium
ion cells and batteries is regulated. The backpack battery is
classified as a UN 3480, Class 9, packaging group II
product. Shipping it, either as a complete tool or the battery,
requires compliance with all applicable shipping regulations.
Check with the ground, vessel, air cargo or passenger airline
to determine if transport is prohibited or subject to
restrictions or exemptions prior to shipping or travel.
Normally, no further conditions have to be met by the user in
order to transport STIHL backpack batteries by road to the
power tool's operating site. Check and comply with any
special regulations that may apply to your situation.
For further information please go to
www.stihlusa.com/battery-transportation-safety (for
Canada: www.stihl.ca).
18.1 Backpack Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion, never store the battery
with small metal objects or in wet or damp conditions,
@ 5.2. If the battery is damp or wet, allow it to dry
thoroughly before storing, @ 5.2.
WARNING
Extreme temperatures can damage the battery and may also
cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or
explode, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury or
property damage, @ 5.2. Never use or store the battery at
ambient temperatures below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) or above
122°F (50°C)., @ 5.2.
To properly store the battery:
► Disconnect the battery from the power tool.
► When storing the battery, maintain a charge of 30 % to
45 % (2 green LEDs).
► If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect the
charger from the outlet.
► Make sure the battery is dry and store it indoors in a dry
and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
► Protect the battery against dampness and corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
► Protect the battery from exposure to conductive liquids
such as salt water.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C)
with a charge between 30 % and 45 % (2 green LEDs).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use them in rotation.
18.2 Battery Harness, Connecting Cord and
AP Adapter
To properly store the battery harness, connecting cord and
AP Adapter:
► Make sure the battery harness, connecting cord and
AP Adapter are dry and store them indoors in a dry and
secure location.
► Keep them out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
► Do not use the connecting cord for carrying or hanging up
the battery, battery harness or AP Adapter.
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