Stihl SHA 56 Instruction Manual page 24

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► Do not direct air blast towards persons,
pets and objects.
■ If the behavior of the vacuum shredder
changes during operation or feels unusual, it
may no longer be in a safe condition. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
sult a STIHL dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur while using the vacuum
shredder.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
Consult a doctor.
■ The dust whipped up may cause the vacuum
shredder to be electrostatically charged. In
certain conditions (e.g. dry environment) the
vacuum shredder may discharge suddenly
and emit sparks. Sparks may cause fires and
explosions in highly flammable or explosive
environments. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
■ The moving parts in the blower wheel may
injure the user. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Use the vacuum shredder
► Do not touch moving parts in the
blower wheel.
► If the suction tube is not mounted:
Close the shield.
► If the moving parts in the blower
wheel are jammed by an object:
Switch the vacuum shredder off and
remove the battery. before clearing
the jam.
■ In an emergency, the user may start to panic
and forget to take off the carrying system. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Practice taking off the carrying system.
4.8 Transporting
4.8.1 Vacuum Shredder
WARNING
■ The vacuum shredder may turn over or shift
during transport. Persons may be injured or
property damaged.
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only with the suction tube
attached and the nozzle
attached.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the vacuum shredder with lashing
straps, belts or a net to prevent it turning
over and moving.
► If the suction tube is not mounted: Close
the shield.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9 Storing
4.9.1 Vacuum Shredder
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the vacuum shredder. Children
may be seriously injured.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the vacuum shredder out of the reach
of children.
■ Dampness may corrode the electrical contacts
on the vacuum shredder and metal compo‐
nents. The vacuum shredder may be dam‐
aged.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the vacuum shredder in a clean and
dry condition.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
4 Safety Precautions
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