Storing The Hedge Trimmer And Battery; Hedge Trimmer; Battery; Cleaning - Stihl HLA 66 Instruction Manual

20 Storing the Hedge Trimmer and Battery

20 Storing the Hedge Trimmer and

Battery

20.1 Hedge Trimmer

WARNING
Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry, secure place that
is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
@ 8.1. Never store the battery in the hedge trimmer or
charger. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use
and damage to the hedge trimmer, @ 8.1.
When storing the hedge trimmer:
► Clean the hedge trimmer, @ 21.
► Clean the cutting blades, @ 21.2.
► Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry and secure
location, out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
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, @ 7. If the battery
is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing,
@ 7.
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), @ 7. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 7.
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To properly store the battery:
► Take the battery out of the hedge trimmer 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.

21 Cleaning

21.1 Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer and Battery

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 hedge trimmer should
carry out only the cleaning described in this manual.
To clean the hedge trimmer and battery:
► Clean the hedge trimmer's polymer components with a
slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergents or
solvents. They may damage the polymer components.
► Keep the hedge trimmer's guides free from foreign matter
and clean as necessary with a soft brush.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the hedge trimmer
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.
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