Stihl AR 1000 Instruction Manual - Page 20

English 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). 16 Storing explode, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury or property damage, @ 5.1. Use and store the battery only within an ambient temperature range of 14 °F to 122 °F (10 °C to 50 °C), @ 5.1. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 5.1. To properly store the battery: ► Disconnect the battery from the power tool or the charger. ► 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 40 % and 60 % (2 green LEDs). ► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use them in rotation. 17 Cleaning 16 Storing 16.1 Storing the Backpack Battery WARNING To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to electric shock, fire and explosion, never store the battery in a metal container or near metal objects or in wet or damp conditions, @ 5.1. If the battery is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing, @ 5.1. WARNING High temperatures can damage the battery and result in loss of performance and a shortened battery life. It may also cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or 17.1 Cleaning the Backpack Battery WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation, unplug the battery before carrying out any cleaning work, @ 6. Users of this battery should carry out only the cleaning described in this manual. To clean the battery: ► Clean dust and dirt off the battery with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush. ► Do not use solvents or aggressive detergents to clean the battery. They may damage the polymer housing and other components. ► Do not spray the battery with water. 18 0458-794-8621-C