Transporting The Blower; Blower; Storing The Blower And Charger - Stihl BGA 45 Instruction Manual

18 Transporting the Blower

To prepare the blower for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the blower, @ 14.2.
► Remove the activation key, @ 13.2.
► If the blower became wet during operation, allow it to dry
separately and completely before charging or storing.
18 Transporting the Blower

18.1 Blower

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, never transport the blower with the activation key
inserted.
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 turnover, impact and
damage.
A Note on Battery Transport
The battery inside this blower complies with the
requirements set forth in UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/
Rev.5/Part III, Subsection 38.3.
0458-719-8221-A
Commercial air, vessel and ground transportation of lithium
ion cells and batteries contained in equipment is regulated.
The battery inside this blower is classified as a UN 3481,
Class 9, packaging group II product. Shipping it requires
compliance with all applicable shipping regulations. Check
with the ground, vessel, air cargo or passenger airline to
determine if transport is prohibited 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 this blower by road to the operating site.
Check and comply with any special regulations that may
apply to your situation.
For further information please go to www.stihlusa.com/
battery-transportation-safety.

19 Storing the Blower and Charger

19.1 Blower
WARNING
Store the blower indoors in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
@ 5.5. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use and
damage to the blower, @ 5.5. Remove the charger from the
wall outlet once charging is complete.
WARNING
If the blower is damp or wet, dry it thoroughly before storing
to reduce the risk of short circuit and electric shock, @ 5.5.
WARNING
High temperatures may cause the integrated battery to
generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode, resulting in
severe or fatal personal injury or property damage, @ 5.6.
Use and store the blower only within an ambient
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