Battery; Charger; Cleaning; Cleaning The Pole Pruner And Battery - Stihl HTA 50.0 Instruction Manual

22 Cleaning

21.3 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. If the battery
is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing,
@ 8.
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), @ 8. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 8.
To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the pole pruner or 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.

21.4 Charger

To properly store the charger:
► Remove the battery from the charger.
► Disconnect the charger from the electrical 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.
► Never hang the charger by its power supply cord or cord
bracket (3).
22 Cleaning

22.1 Cleaning the Pole Pruner and Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before carrying out any
cleaning work, @ 10. Users of this pole pruner should carry
out only the cleaning described in this manual.
To clean the pole pruner and battery:
► Clean the pole pruner's polymer components with a
slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergents or
solvents. They may damage the polymer components.
► Remove the sprocket cover and clean the area around the
chain sprocket with a slightly dampened cloth or resin
solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the pole pruner or
otherwise spray it with water or other liquids.
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