Stihl iMOW 5.0 Instruction Manual page 55

4 Safety Precautions
4.6.3 Battery
The battery has been installed in the robot
mower and must only be removed by a STIHL
authorized dealer.
The battery is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been
modified.
WARNING
■ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot
operate safely. Persons may be seriously
injured.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or
defective battery.
► If the battery is dirty: Clean the battery.
► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the bat‐
tery to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the battery.
► Never insert objects in the battery's open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the battery's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If that
liquid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured, and property may
be damaged.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
► If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐
guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or
water.
4.6.4 Docking station, charging cable, power
supply and connecting cable
The docking station, charging cable, power sup‐
ply, connecting cable and plug connections are
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in a safe condition if the following conditions are
met:
– The docking station, charging cable, power
supply, connecting cable and plug connections
are undamaged.
– The docking station, charging cable, power
supply, connecting cable and plug connections
are clean.
– Original STIHL accessories designed for this
docking station are installed.
– The accessories are correctly installed.
– Docking station and power supply are not cov‐
ered during operation.
WARNING
■ If not in a safe condition, components may no
longer operate safely and safety devices may
be rendered ineffective. There is a risk of seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
► Use an undamaged docking station, charg‐
ing cable, power supply, connecting cable
and plug connections.
► If the docking station, power supply or plug
connections are dirty: Clean them.
► Do not modify the docking station, charging
cable, power supply, connecting cable and
plug connections.
► Do not insert objects into the openings of
the docking station and power supply.
► Do not bridge the electrical contacts of the
docking station, power supply and plug con‐
nections with metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the docking station and power
supply.
► Do not cover the docking station and power
supply.
► Do not bury the power supply in the ground.
► Do not sit on the docking station.
► Do not stand on the base plate of the dock‐
ing station.
4.7 Mowing operation
WARNING
■ The blades on the rotating blade disk can cut
the user. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Do not touch rotating blade disk and
blades.
► If the user approaches the robot
mower during the mowing operation
or before they want to make adjust‐
ments on the device: Press the
STOP pushbutton.
► Do not tilt or lift the robot mower dur‐
ing the mowing operation.
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