Charger; Storing The Blower, Battery And Charger; Blower; Battery - Stihl BGA 57 Instruction Manual

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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.

19.3 Charger

To properly transport the charger:
► Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet.
► Remove the battery from the charger.
► Wrap the power supply cord and attach it to the charger,
@ 20.3.
► When transporting the charger in a vehicle, secure and
position the charger to prevent turnover, impact and
damage.
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20 Storing the Blower, Battery and
Charger

20.1 Blower

WARNING
Store the blower indoors in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users.
Never store the battery in the blower or charger. Improper
storage can result in unauthorized use and damage to the
blower.
When storing the blower:
► Clean the blower, @ 21.
► Store the blower 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, @ 8.1. If the
battery is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before
storing, @ 6.1.
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), @ 6.1. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 6.1.
To properly store the battery:
► Take the battery out of the blower or the charger.
► Make sure the battery is dry and store it indoors in a dry
and secure location.
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