Stihl AR 2000 L Instruction Manual page 21

4 Safety Precautions
■ Fluid may escape from a damaged battery. If
that liquid comes into contact with the skin or
eyes, the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a doctor.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured and property may
be damaged.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: Take the battery off your back. Do
not use the battery and keep it away from
combustible substances.
► If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐
guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or
water.
Contact with live components may occur for the
following reasons:
– The connecting cable is damaged.
– Connecting cable plug or plug on battery dam‐
aged.
– The AP adapter is damaged.
WARNING
■ Contact with live parts may result in electric
shock. This may result in serious or fatal injury
to the user.
► Make sure the connecting cable, its plug,
the plug on the battery and the AP adapter
are not damaged.
■ Connecting cable can be damaged if it is not
fitted properly. This may result in injury to per‐
sons and damage to the connecting cable.
► Position the connecting cable so that it can‐
not be touched by the tool of the cordless
product being used.
► Position the connecting cable so that it can‐
not be kinked or damaged.
► If the connecting cable is twisted:
Straighten it out.
4.6 Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the battery.
► Watch out for obstacles.
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► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ If you notice any change in the battery during
operation, if it behaves unusually or there is a
quick succession of short beeps, the battery
may be in an unsafe condition. This can result
in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, take the battery off your back
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: Take the battery off your back. Do
not use the battery and keep it away from
combustible substances.
■ In an emergency, the user may panic and not
put the carrying system down. This can result
in serious injuries.
► Practice removing and putting down the
carrying system.
4.7 Transporting
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Transport the battery in non-conductive
packaging.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.8 Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the bat‐
tery product and charger.
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