Stihl AR 1000, Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
► If the battery is passed on to another person: Always
give them the instruction manual.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the battery. If
the user’s physical, sensory or mental ability is
restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
using the battery for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
4.4 Work Area and Surroundings
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.
► 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.
4.5 Safe Condition
4.5.1 Battery
The battery is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Battery and harness are not damaged.
– Connecting cable and AP adapter are not damaged.
– Rain cover is not damaged.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been modified.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this battery
are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► 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.
► If it rains: Fit the rain cover.
► If there is any ingress of water: Remove the
rain cover and allow battery to dry.