Stihl AR 1000, Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.6 Operation
WARNING
￭ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user may stumble, fall and be seriously
injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work with the
battery.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep a good
balance. If it is necessary to work at heights: Use an
elevated work platform.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
￭ If you notice any change in the battery during operation, if
it behaves unusually or there is a quick succession of
short beeps, the battery may be in an unsafe condition.
This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, take the battery off your back and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits smoke: Take the
battery off your back. Do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
￭ In an emergency, the user may panic and not put the
harness down. This can result in serious injuries.
► Practice removing and putting down the harness.
4.7 Transporting
WARNING
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions and damage to property may
occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Transport the AP adapter in the bag.
￭ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it
cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
4.8 Storing
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the cordless product
and charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and
+50°C.
► Transport the AP adapter in the bag.
￭ The connecting cable must not be used for carrying or
hanging up the battery. The connecting cable and the
battery may be damaged.
► Wind up the connecting cable and secure it to the
battery.