Storing The Blower, Battery And Charger; Blower; Battery; Charger - Stihl BGA 60 Instruction Manual

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20 Storing the Blower, Battery and

Charger

20.1 Blower

WARNING
Store the blower indoors in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users.
Never store the battery in the blower or charger. Improper
storage can result in unauthorized use and damage to the
blower.
When storing the blower:
► Clean the blower, @ 21.
► Store the blower 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, @ 8.1. If the
battery is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before
storing, @ 6.1.
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), @ 6.1. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 6.1.
To properly store the battery:
► Remove the battery from the blower or the charger.
► Make sure the battery is dry and store it indoors in a dry
and secure location.
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20 Storing the Blower, Battery and Charger

► 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.
20.3 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).
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