Storing The Hedge Trimmer, Battery And Charger - Stihl HSA 60 Owner's Instruction Manual

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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.
19.3 Charger
To properly transport the charger:
► Disconnect the charger from the electrical out‐
let.
► 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,
ensure that it is secured in a manner that pre‐
vents turnover, impact and damage.
20 Storing the Hedge Trim‐
mer, Battery and Charger
20.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
■ 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
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 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, 7.
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20 Storing the Hedge Trimmer, Battery and Charger

9.1. Never
9.1.
21.1.
21.2.
7. If the bat‐
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. Never charge, use or store the bat‐
tery outside the specified ambient temperature
limits, 24.5.
To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the hedge trimmer.
► When storing the battery, maintain a charge of
40 % to 60 % (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.
► Protect the battery from exposure to conduc‐
tive liquids such as salt water.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at
an ambient temperature between 50 °F and
68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C) with a charge
between 40 % and 60 % (2 green LEDs).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use
them in rotation.
NOTICE
■ A battery that is not stored properly may expe‐
rience deep discharge, which can result in per‐
manent damage. To avoid deep discharge:
– Remove the battery from the hedge trim‐
mer after finishing work.
– For maximum battery life, store the bat‐
tery with a charge between 40 % and
60 % (2 green LEDs).
– If storing the battery in the charger, dis‐
connect the charger from the outlet.
– For maximum battery life, store the bat‐
tery at an ambient temperature between
50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C).
20.3 Charger
To properly store the charger:
► Disconnect the charger from the electrical out‐
let.
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