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8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
8.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the battery,
charger or blower. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or other personal injury and property damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
Users must not attempt any other cleaning,
maintenance or repair.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual. Please also refer to the
maintenance chart in this manual.
– STIHL recommends that all repair work be
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
￭ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or
property damage.
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical authorized
STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Unplug the charger from the wall outlet before
inspecting or cleaning the charger.
– Regularly check the charger and ensure that the
insulation of the power supply cord and plug are in
good condition and show no signs of aging
(brittleness), wear or damage.
– Replace the charger if the power supply cord
becomes worn or damaged. The power supply cord
cannot be repaired or replaced.
￭ To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire:
– Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean
as necessary with a dry cloth or soft, dry brush.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the blower, battery and charger and an increased risk
of fire, electric shock and other personal injury or property
damage.
– Remove the battery from the blower before storing.
– Never store the blower and charger with the battery
inserted.
– Before storing, always unplug the charger from the
wall outlet and remove the battery.
– Store the blower, battery and charger indoors in a
dry, secure place out of the reach of children and
other unauthorized users.
– Never store the battery in the blower, in the charger,
in a metal container or in a container with metal
objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
9.1 General Safety Warnings and Instructions for
Battery-Powered Products
This section contains the general safety warnings and
instructions for battery-powered products contained in
UL 2595 / CSA C22.2 No. 0.23.
WARNING
￭ Read all safety warnings and instructions.
￭ Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire, explosion and/or serious injury or
property damage.
8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
– Remove the battery before inspecting
the blower or carrying out any cleaning,
maintenance or repair work, before
storing, and any other time the blower is
not in use.
9 General Warnings and Instructions
