Storing The Garden Shears, Battery And Charger; Garden Shears; Battery; Charger - Stihl HSA 25 Instruction Manual

20 Storing the Garden Shears, Battery and Charger

20 Storing the Garden Shears, Battery
and Charger

20.1 Garden Shears

WARNING
Store the garden shears indoors in a dry, secure place that
is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
@ 9. Never store the battery in the garden shears or
charger. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use
and damage to the garden shears, @ 9.
When storing the garden shears:
► Clean the garden shears, @ 21.1.
► Clean the cutting blades, @ 21.2.
► Store the garden shears indoors in a dry and secure
location, out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.

20.2 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, @ 7. If the battery
is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing,
@ 7.
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 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to
40 °C), @ 7. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 7.
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To properly store the battery:
► Take the battery out of the garden shears 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.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use them in rotation.

20.3 Charger

WARNING
Store the charger indoors, in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users, @ 8.
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, @ 8.
To properly store the charger:
► Remove the battery from the charger.
► Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet.
► Store the charger indoors in a dry and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
STIHL recommends using the HSA 25 carrying bag to store
the garden shears, battery and charger.
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