Cleaning - Stihl BGA 86 Instruction Manual

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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, 6.
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, 24.2.
To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the blower.
► 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.
► 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 % for STIHL AP series
batteries and a charge of 30 % to 45 % for
STIHL AR series batteries (2 green LEDs).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use
them in rotation.
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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 blower after
► For maximum battery life, store the battery
6. If the bat‐
► If storing the battery in the charger, discon‐
► For maximum battery life, store the battery

21 Cleaning

21.1
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury from unin‐
tended activation, remove the battery before
carrying out any cleaning work,
of this blower should carry out only the clean‐
ing described in this manual.
To clean the blower and battery:
► Clean a dirty intake screen carefully with a soft
brush whenever required.
► Clean the blower's polymer components with a
slightly dampened cloth. Do not use deter‐
gents or solvents. They may damage the poly‐
mer components.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the
blower or otherwise spray it with water or other
liquids.
► Keep the battery housing and guides free from
foreign matter and clean as necessary with a
soft brush or soft, dry cloth.
finishing work.
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % for
STIHL AP series batteries and a charge of
30 % to 45 % for STIHL AR series batteries
(2 green LEDs).
nect the charger from the outlet.
at an ambient temperature between 50 °F
and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C).
Cleaning the Blower and Bat‐
tery
WARNING
21 Cleaning
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