Instruction Manual

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English 19 Storing the Blower and Charger
► When transporting the blower by hand, carry it by the
control handle.
► When transporting the blower in a vehicle, secure and
position the blower to prevent turnover, impact and
damage.
A Note on Battery Transport
The battery inside this blower complies 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 contained in equipment is regulated.
The battery inside this blower is classified as a UN 3481,
Class 9, packaging group II product. Shipping it 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 this blower by road to the 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.
19.1 Blower
WARNING
Store the blower indoors in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
@ 5.5. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use and
damage to the blower, @ 5.5. Remove the charger from the
wall outlet once charging is complete.
WARNING
If the blower is damp or wet, dry it thoroughly before storing
to reduce the risk of short circuit and electric shock, @ 5.5.
WARNING
High temperatures may cause the integrated battery to
generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting in
severe or fatal personal injury or property damage, @ 5.6.
Use and store the blower only within an ambient
temperature range of 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C),
@ 5.6. Never store the blower in direct sunlight or inside a
vehicle in hot weather, @ 5.6.
When storing the blower:
► Switch off the blower, @ 14.2.
► Remove the activation key, @ 13.2.
► Clean the blower, ExternalLink: Cleaning the Blower and
Charger.
► Store the blower indoors in a dry and secure location, out
of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons.
► Store the activation key away from the blower in a safe
place that is inaccessible to children and other
unauthorized users.
► Protect the blower against dampness and corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
► For maximum battery life, store the blower 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).
► If the blower is used or stored at ambient temperatures
above 86°F (30°C), its runtime and performance may be
reduced.
► Never store the blower with the activation key inserted.
► Before storing, always unplug the charger from the wall
outlet.
19.2 Charger
WARNING
Store the charger indoors, in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users, @ 6.
Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, misuse or
damage to the charger that can lead to fire and otherwise
increase the risk of severe personal injury and property
damage, @ 6.
19 Storing the Blower and Charger