Using The Backpack Battery - Stihl AR 2000 L Instruction Manual

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socket. The plug on the other end is to be inserted into an
AP Adapter or STIHL power tool with an integrated socket
(see illustration). To reduce the risk of electric shock and
damage to the battery and connecting cord:
– Never attempt to insert the wrong end of the
connecting cord in the battery socket, AP Adapter or
power tool (see illustration).
5.5

Using the Backpack Battery

WARNING
￭ Misuse may result in personal injury and property
damage.
– Use the battery, battery harness, connecting cord
and AP Adapter only as described in this instruction
manual.
– Never modify the backpack battery, battery harness,
connecting cord or AP Adapter in any way.
– Use only accessories specifically authorized by
STIHL for use with this backpack battery and battery
harness.
– Use the battery only with the harness described in
this manual. It must not be combined with any other
carrying straps.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional activation of a power tool connected to
the battery:
– Unplug the battery from the power tool
before assembling, transporting,
adjusting, inspecting, cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or storing the tool.
Unplug the battery in the event of a
malfunction or emergency and any time
the tool is not in use.
– Never leave the battery unattended when it is
plugged in to a power tool.
– Disconnect the battery from the power tool and
charger before storing.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To reduce the risk of serious personal injury from loss of
control during operation:
– Read and follow all safety precautions and
instructions related to the power tool connected to
the battery.
– Make sure you have good balance and secure
footing at all times. Take special care in slippery
conditions (wet ground, snow) and in overgrown
terrain.
– Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling or
falling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground, as the backpack battery may alter
your center of balance.
– Never work with the backpack battery in trees, on
roofs or on ladders or any other insecure support.
– Do not overreach.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from tripping on the connecting
cord or losing control of the power tool:
– Always position and secure the connecting cord so
that it will not interfere with your power tool or proper
working technique. Secure the connecting cord with
the hook and eye fasteners at the battery harness.
Keep the connecting cord away from the cutting
attachment of the power tool.
– Remain aware of the location of the connecting cord
while working. Prevent it from contacting the power
tool's cutting attachment or catching on other
objects, which could cause you to lose balance or
control of the power tool, resulting in serious
personal injury and property damage.
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