After Finishing Work; Transporting The Blower And Battery; Storing The Blower And Battery - Stihl BGA 86 Instruction Manual

18 After Finishing Work

Observe all applicable laws, regulations, stand‐
ards and ordinances.
18 After Finishing Work
18.1 Preparing for Transportation or
Storage
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation or unauthorized use, switch
off the motor and remove the battery before
transporting the blower or putting it down.
To prepare the blower for transportation or stor‐
age:
► Switch off the blower,
► Remove the battery,
► If the battery or blower became damp or wet
during operation, allow them to dry separately
and completely before charging or storing,
24.3.
19 Transporting the Blower
and Battery
19.1 Blower
When transporting the blower:
► When transporting the blower by hand, carry it
by the control handle.
► When transporting the blower in a vehicle,
secure and position the blower to prevent turn‐
over, impact and damage.
19.2 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:
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6.
► 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.stihl.ca.
20 Storing the Blower and
Battery
20.1 Blower
WARNING
■ Store the blower indoors in a dry, secure place
that is inaccessible to children and other unau‐
thorized users. Never store the battery in the
blower. Improper storage can result in unau‐
thorized use and damage to the blower.
When storing the blower:
► Clean the blower,
► Secure and position the blower to prevent
turnover, impact and damage.
► Store the blower indoors in a dry and secure
location, out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
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