Battery; Cleaning; Cleaning The Blower And Battery; Inspection And Maintenance - 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 in
a metal container or near metal objects, @ 5.5. If the
battery is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before
storing, @ 6.1.
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), @ 6.1. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 6.1.
To properly store the battery:
► Take the battery out of the blower or the charger.
► 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.
► 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.
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21 Cleaning

21.1 Cleaning the Blower and Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before carrying out any
cleaning work, @ 5.5. Users of this blower should carry out
only the cleaning 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 detergents or solvents. They
may damage the polymer 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.

22 Inspection and Maintenance

22.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Blower

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before inspecting the blower
or carrying out any maintenance, @ 5.5. Carry out only the
maintenance operations described in this manual. There are
no user-authorized repairs. STIHL recommends that repair
work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
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