Storing The Garden Shears, Battery And Charger; Garden Shears, @ 9; Battery - Stihl HSA 26 Instruction Manual

20 Storing the Garden Shears, Battery and Charger

► When transporting the charger in a vehicle, ensure that it
is secured in a manner that prevents turnover, impact and
damage.
20 Storing the Garden Shears, Battery
and Charger
20.1 Garden Shears
WARNING
Store the garden shears indoors in a dry, secure place that
is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
@ 9. Never store the battery in the garden shears. Improper
storage can result in unauthorized use and damage to the

garden shears, @ 9.

When storing the garden shears:
► Clean the garden shears, @ 21.1.
► Clean the cutting blades, @ 21.2.
► Store the garden shears 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
with small metal objects capable of conducting electricity
(e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys), @ 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. Never charge, use or store the battery
outside the specified ambient temperature limits, @ 24.5.
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To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the garden shears.
► When storing the battery, maintain a charge of 40 % to
60 % (2 green LEDs).
► If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect the
charger from the outlet.
► 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.
NOTICE
A battery that is not stored properly may experience deep
discharge, which can result in permanent damage. To avoid
deep discharge:
► Remove the battery from the garden shears after finishing
work.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery with a charge
between 40 % and 60 % (2 green LEDs).
► If storing the battery in the charger, disconnect the
charger from the outlet.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C).
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