Instruction Manual

► Secure the double-battery compartment with
lashing straps, belts or a net so that it cannot
tip over and move.
4.7.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
4.8 Storing
4.8.1 Double-battery Compartment
WARNING
■ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the double-battery compart‐
ment. There is a risk of serious injury to chil‐
dren.
► Remove the battery.
► Keep the double-battery compartment out of
the reach of children.
■ Moisture may cause corrosion of the double-
battery compartment's electrical contacts. This
may result in damage to the double-battery
compartment.
► Remove the battery.
► Keep the double-battery compartment clean
and dry.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in a confined space.
► Store the battery separately from the cord‐
less product.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
► Store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
4.9 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ Abrasive cleaning agents, using a water jet for
cleaning or sharp objects may result in dam‐
age to the double-battery compartment and
battery. If the double-battery compartment or
battery are not cleaned correctly, components
may no longer operate correctly and safety
devices may be disabled. There is a risk of
serious injury to persons.
► Clean the double-battery compartment and
battery as described in this instruction man‐
ual.
■ If the double-battery compartment or battery
are not maintained or repaired correctly, com‐
ponents may no longer operate correctly and
safety devices may be disabled. This may
result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not maintain or repair the double-battery
compartment or battery yourself.
► If the double-battery compartment or battery
need to be maintained or repaired: consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
5 Preparing the Double-bat‐
tery Compartment for
Operation
5.1
Preparing the Double-battery
Compartment for Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
►
Check the battery,
8.1.
► Charge the battery fully as described in the
instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300,
500 charger.
►
Clean the double-battery compartment,
12.1.
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
–
Double-battery compartment,
4.5.1.
–
Battery, 4.5.2.
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the double-battery compartment and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
English 5 Preparing the Double-battery Compartment for Operation
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