in using the battery. The user or other persons
may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If the battery is passed on to another per‐
son: Give them the user information sup‐
plied with the battery.
► 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 con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the battery. If the user’s physi‐
cal, sensory or mental ability is restric‐
ted, 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 supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
–
The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before using the battery for
the first time.
–
The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
3.4
Working Area and Surround‐
ings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐
ously 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 ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch
fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Do not charge, use and store the battery
outside of the specified temperature limits,
► Protect the battery from rain and
moisture and do not immerse it in liq‐
uids.
► Keep battery away from small metal parts.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery against chemicals and
salts.
3.5
Safe Condition
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 or wet: clean the bat‐
tery and allow it 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 escape 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.
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