Instruction Manual

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English 21 Storing the Lawn Mower and Battery
STIHL 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 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.
21.1 Lawn Mower
WARNING
Store the lawn mower indoors in a dry, secure place that
cannot be accessed by children or other unauthorized users,
@ 5.6. Never store the fuse key or battery in the lawn
mower. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use and
damage to the lawn mower, @ 5.6.
When storing the lawn mower for three months or longer:
► Clean the lawn mower, @ 22.
► Store the lawn mower indoors in a dry and secure location,
out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
21.2 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.
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
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 lawn mower 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.
21 Storing the Lawn Mower and Battery