Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual - Page 31
Storing the Trimmer and Battery, Cleaning
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19 Storing the Trimmer and Battery Commercial air, vessel and ground transportation of lithium ion cells and batteries is regulated. The 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 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. 19 Storing the Trimmer and Battery 19.1 Trimmer WARNING Store the trimmer indoors in a dry, secure place that is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users, @ 5.1. Never store the battery in the trimmer. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use and damage to the trimmer, @ 5.1. When storing the trimmer: ► Clean the trimmer, @ 20. ► Store the trimmer indoors in a dry and secure location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. 19.2 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, @ 6. If the battery is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing, @ 6. English 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. Use and store the battery only within an ambient temperature range of 14 °F to 122 °F (- 10 °C to 50 °C), @ 6. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 6. To properly store the battery: ► Take the battery out of the trimmer 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. 20 Cleaning 20.1 Cleaning the Trimmer and Battery WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activation, remove the battery before carrying out any cleaning work, @ 5.1. Users of this trimmer should carry out only the cleaning described in this manual. 0458-833-8621-A 29