Instruction Manual

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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Extreme temperatures may cause the battery to generate
heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting in severe or
fatal personal injury and property damage. Exposure to
temperatures outside the recommended temperature
range may also reduce battery life and performance.
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage
in the event the battery emits smoke, an unusual smell or
feels unusually hot while using, charging or storing:
– Immediately discontinue using or charging the
battery. If you are using it, remove it from your back.
Maintain a safe distance and prepare to contact the
authorities in the event of fire or explosion.
￭ To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion:
– Keep a battery that is not in use away from metal
objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
– Never store the battery connected to the power tool
or charger.
– Never transport or store the battery in a metal
container.
– Store the battery indoors in a dry room.
– Never store the battery in damp or corrosive
environments or in conditions that could lead to
corrosion of its metal components.
– Protect the battery from exposure to corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
– Protect the battery from exposure to conductive
liquids such as salt water.
– Do not attempt to repair, open or disassemble the
battery. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
￭ Leaking battery fluid is potentially harmful and can cause
skin and eye irritation, chemical burns and other serious
personal injury.
– Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
– Use an inert absorbent such as sand on spilled
battery fluid.
– In the event of accidental contact, immediately rinse
the contact area thoroughly with mild soap and
water.
– If fluid gets into your eye(s): Do not rub. Rinse water
over the open eye(s) for at least 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.
￭ A battery fire can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of
severe personal injury and property damage in the event
of fire:
– Evacuate the area. Fire can spread rapidly. Stay
clear of any vapors generated and maintain a safe
distance.
– Contact the fire department.
– Although water can be used to put out a battery fire,
use of a multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher
is preferable.
– Consult the fire department regarding proper
disposal of the burned battery.
– Never use or store the battery at ambient
temperatures below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) or
above 122 °F (50 °C). For optimum
performance, STIHL recommends
using/storing the battery within an
ambient temperature range of 14 °F to
104 °F (- 10 °C to 40 °C).
– Never store the battery in direct sunlight
or inside a vehicle in hot weather.
– If the battery has been exposed to rain
during work, allow it to dry indoors. Make
sure it is completely dry before charging
or using.
– Never immerse the battery in water or
other liquids.