Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ 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.
► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between +5°C and +40°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.
4.5 Safe Condition
The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Charger is undamaged.
– Charger is clean and dry.
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.
► Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the charger and allow
it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger’s openings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with metallic
objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6 Charging
WARNING
￭ A damaged or defective charger may produce an unusual
smell or emit smoke during the charging process. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
￭ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if heat
dissipation is inadequate. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not cover the charger.
4.7 Connecting to Power Supply
Contact with live components may occur for the following
reasons:
– The connecting cable or extension cable is damaged.
– Connecting cable plug or extension cable is damaged.
– Wall outlet is not properly installed.
DANGER
￭ Contact with live components can result in an electric
shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Check that the connecting cable, extension cable and
their plugs are not damaged.
► Never touch the connecting cable, extension cable or
their plugs with wet hands.
► Insert the plug of the connecting cable or extension
cable in a properly installed fused wall outlet with
ground contact.
If the connecting cable or extension cable is
damaged:
► Do not touch damaged areas.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.