Battery; Charger; Cleaning; Cleaning The Blower, Battery And Charger - Stihl BGA 56 Instruction Manual

21 Cleaning

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, @ 8.1. If the
battery is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before
storing, @ 6.1.
WARNING
High temperatures can damage the battery and result in loss
of performance and a shortened battery life. It 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.
► 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.

20.3 Charger

WARNING
Store the charger indoors, in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users, @ 7.
Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, misuse or
damage to the charger that can lead to fire and otherwise
increase the risk of severe personal injury and property
damage, @ 7.
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To properly store the charger:
► Remove the battery from the charger.
► Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet.
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► Wrap the power supply cord and attach it to the charger.
► Store the charger indoors in a dry and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
21 Cleaning

21.1 Cleaning the Blower, Battery and Charger

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before carrying out any
cleaning work, @ 8.1. Users of this blower should carry out
only the cleaning described in this manual.
To clean the blower, battery and charger:
► Clean a dirty intake screen carefully with a soft brush
whenever required.
► Clean the blower's plastic 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.
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