Stihl BGA 57 Instruction Manual page 30

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13.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the
battery:
– The packaging must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the
packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the
transport of dangerous goods. The battery is
classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and
has been tested in accordance with UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets
13.3 Transporting the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure
the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net
to prevent it turning over and moving.
14 Storing
14.1 Storing the Blower
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► Observe the following points when storing the
blower:
– Blower is out of the reach of children.
– Blower is clean and dry.
14.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends that you store the battery
with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Observe the following points when storing the
battery:
– Battery is out of the reach of children.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery is in an enclosed space.
– Battery is stored separately, away from the
blower and charger.
– Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
– Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.
14.3 Storing the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power
supply.
► Remove the battery.
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► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Observe the following points when storing the
charger:
– Charger is out of the reach of children.
– The charger is clean and dry.
– Charger is in an enclosed space.
– Charger is stored separately, away from the
battery.
– The charger is not suspended from the con‐
necting cable or the holder (3) for the con‐
necting cable.
– Charger is in a temperature range between
+ 5°C and + 40°C.
15 Cleaning
15.1 Cleaning the blower
► Switch off the blower and remove the battery.
► Clean blower with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Clean the shield with a paintbrush or soft
brush.
► Remove foreign objects from the battery com‐
partment and clean the battery compartment
with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.
15.2 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
15.3 Cleaning the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power
supply.
► Clean the charger with a damp cloth.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Clean the charger's electrical contacts with a
paintbrush or a soft brush.
16 Maintenance and Repairs
16.1 Servicing and Repairing the
Blower
The blower cannot be serviced or repaired by the
user.
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