Storing The Chain Saw And Battery; Chain Saw; Battery - Stihl MSA 220.0 T Instruction Manual

23 Storing the Chain Saw and Battery

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 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.
23 Storing the Chain Saw and Battery

23.1 Chain Saw

WARNING
Store the chain saw indoors in a dry, secure place that
cannot be accessed by children or other unauthorized users,
@ 6.4. Never store the battery in the chain saw. Improper
storage can result in unauthorized use and damage to the
chain saw, @ 6.4.
When storing the saw for thirty days or longer:
► Remove any wood chips or debris from the battery
compartment.
► Remove the chain and guide bar.
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► Clean and spray the guide bar with a resin solvent, such
as STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant.
► Clean the saw, @ 24.
► Fill up the chain oil tank, @ 16.4.2.
► Store the saw indoors in a dry and secure location, out of
the reach of children and other unauthorized persons.

23.2 Battery

WARNING
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), @ 9. If the battery is
damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing, @ 9.
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), @ 9.
To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the chain saw.
► 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 corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
► Protect the battery from exposure to conductive liquids
such as salt water.
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