Battery; Charger - Viking MA 339 C Instruction Manual

Never allow children under the age of 16 to
use the machine. Local regulations may
specify a minimum age for users.
It is not permissible to make any
modifications to the machine that could
lead to increased noise emissions.
Risk of death from suffocation!
Packaging material is not a toy -
danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging material away from
children.

4.2 Battery

Only use original STIHL batteries.
Only use the STIHL battery with STIHL or
VIKING machines and only charge with
STIHL chargers.
Never open the battery.
Do not drop the battery.
Never use a defective or deformed battery.
Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
Only use or store the battery at
temperatures from -10°C to max.
+50°C.
Protect the battery against direct
sunlight, heat and fire – never
throw it into a fire – Explosive
hazard!
Protect the battery against rain –
do not immerse in fluids.
Do not subject the battery to
microwaves or high pressure.
Never connect the battery terminals with
metallic objects (short-circuit). The battery
can be damaged through short circuits.
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Keep the unused battery away from
metallic objects (e.g. nails, coins,
jewellery). Do not use metallic transport
containers – Explosive and fire hazard!
Fluid may escape from the battery due to
improper use – Avoid contact! In the case
of inadvertent contact, rinse with water.
Seek medical attention if the fluid contacts
the eyes. Escaping battery fluid can cause
skin irritation and burns.
Do not insert any objects in the ventilation
slots of the battery.
Number of cells and energy
content according to cell
manufacturer's specification.
For further safety instructions,
see www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets

4.3 Charger

Please observe the supplementary sheet
for the STIHL charger and keep it in a safe
place.
Only use original STIHL chargers.
Do not use the charger if damaged.
Only use the charger to charge "AP" type
STIHL batteries of the appropriate
geometry with a maximum capacity of
10 Ah and a maximum voltage of 42 Volt.
Never charge defective or deformed
batteries.
The mains voltage and mains frequency
must correspond to the information on the
identification plate on the bottom of the
charger and the information contained in
the section "Technical specifications"
( 19.).
Do not open the charger.
Disconnect the mains plug after use and
make sure that the charger is kept out of
the reach of children.
Protect the charger from
humidity and wetness.
Always store the charger in a
closed and dry place.
Store the charger at a
temperature of between +5°C and +40°C
only.
Do not cover the charger so as to ensure
that it can cool down normally.
Do not insert any objects in the ventilation
slots of the charger – Risk of electric
shock and short circuit!
Never connect (short-circuit) the charger
terminals with metallic objects (e.g. nails,
coins, jewellery) – Risk of short circuit!
Never operate the charger on easily
combustible surfaces (e.g. paper, textiles)
or in easily combustible environments –
Fire hazard!
Never operate the charger in explosion
hazardous environments, i.e. in
environments containing flammable
liquids (vapours), gases or dusts.
Chargers may generate sparks which can
ignite dust or vapours – Explosive and
fire hazard!
In the event of smoke formation or fire in
the charger, disconnect the mains plug
immediately.
Caution: Danger of electric
shock! The mains plug and
electric cable are particularly
important when it comes to
electrical safety. The charger must not be
used if the electric cable is damaged, in
order to prevent the risk of an electric
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