Stihl 45220115748 Instruction Manual page 39

4 Safety Precautions
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Bystanders, children
and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between - 10°C and +50°C.
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
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4.5.3 Charger
WARNING
￭ Innocent children, bystanders and animals are not aware
of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric
current. Innocent children, bystanders and animals may
be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the charger unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the charger.
￭ The charger is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the charger.
► Do not operate it in the rain or a damp
location.
￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible
surface.
► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between +5°C and +40°C.
￭ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
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