Storing - Stihl HSA 100 Owner's Instruction Manual

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► When transporting the hedge trimmer in a
vehicle, cover the entire length of the cutting
blades with a blade scabbard. Secure and
position the hedge trimmer to prevent turn‐
over, impact and damage.
Your hedge trimmer comes standard with a
blade scabbard.
18.2 Battery
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which
could lead to electric shock, fire and explosion,
never transport the battery with small metal
objects capable of conducting electricity (e.g.,
paper clips, nails, coins, keys),
When transporting the battery:
► Secure the battery in a container against
impact or damage. Never transport the battery
with small metal objects capable of conducting
electricity (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
► If you are transporting the battery in a vehicle,
secure it and its container to prevent turnover,
impact and damage.
STIHL batteries comply with the requirements
set forth in UN-Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part
III, Subsection 38.3.
Commercial air, vessel and ground transporta‐
tion 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 compli‐
ance with all applicable shipping regulations.
Check with the ground, vessel, air cargo or pas‐
senger airline to determine if transport is prohibi‐
ted 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.stih‐
lusa.com/battery-transportation-safety.
0458-020-8601-A
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19.1
■ Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry,
secure place that is inaccessible to children
and other unauthorized users,
store the battery in the hedge trimmer.
Improper storage can result in unauthorized
use and damage to the hedge trimmer,
When storing the hedge trimmer:
► Clean the hedge trimmer,
► Clean the cutting blades,
► Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry and
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secure location, out of the reach of children
and other unauthorized persons.
19.2
■ To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which
could lead to electric shock, fire and explosion,
never store the battery with small metal
objects capable of conducting electricity (e.g.,
paper clips, nails, coins, keys),
tery is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly
before storing,
■ 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),
To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the hedge trimmer.
► When storing the battery, maintain a charge of
40 % to 60 % for STIHL AP series batteries
and a charge of 30 % to 45 % for STIHL AR
series batteries (2 green LEDs).
► If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect
the charger from the outlet.
► 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 cor‐
rosive agents such as garden chemicals and
de-icing salts.
Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
Battery
WARNING
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