Storing The Trimmer And Battery; Trimmer; Battery; Cleaning - Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual

19 Storing the Trimmer and Battery

Commercial air, vessel and ground transportation of lithium
ion cells and batteries is regulated. The battery is classified
as a UN 3480, Class 9, packaging group II product. Shipping
it, either as a complete tool or the battery, requires
compliance with all applicable shipping regulations. Check
with the ground, vessel, air cargo or passenger airline to
determine if transport is prohibited or subject to restrictions
or exemptions prior to shipping or travel.
Normally, no further conditions have to be met by the user in
order to transport STIHL batteries by road to the power tool's
operating site. Check and comply with any special
regulations that may apply to your situation.
For further information please go to www.stihl.ca.
19 Storing the Trimmer and Battery

19.1 Trimmer

WARNING
Store the trimmer indoors in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
@ 5.1. Never store the battery in the trimmer. Improper
storage can result in unauthorized use and damage to the
trimmer, @ 5.1.
When storing the trimmer:
► Clean the trimmer, @ 20.
► Store the trimmer indoors in a dry and secure location, out
of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons.

19.2 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, @ 6. If the battery
is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing,
@ 6.
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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. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 6.
To properly store the battery:
► Take the battery out of the trimmer or the 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.

20 Cleaning

20.1 Cleaning the Trimmer and Battery

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before carrying out any
cleaning work, @ 5.1. Users of this trimmer should carry out
only the cleaning described in this manual.
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