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4 Safety Precautions
■ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry room.
► Do not operate the charger in a flammable environment
or in an explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on a readily combustible
surface.
► Do not use and store the charger outside of the
specified temperature limits,
18.5.
■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People may be
injured and the charger may be damaged.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Safe condition
The hand vacuum is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– The hand vacuum is undamaged.
– The hand vacuum is clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– Original STIHL accessories designed for this hand
vacuum are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Work only with an undamaged hand vacuum.
► If the hand vacuum is dirty or wet: Clean the hand
vacuum and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the hand vacuum.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not work with
the hand vacuum.
► Always ensure the filter is in place and undamaged.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for this hand
vacuum.
► Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or
in the User Manual for the accessories.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► Never insert objects in the hand vacuum's openings.
4.6.2 Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the following conditions
are met:
– The battery is not damaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is working and has not been modified.
WARNING
■ The battery cannot function safely if it is not in safe
condition. There is a risk of serious injury to persons.
► Use an undamaged and functioning battery.
► Do not charge a damaged or defective battery.
► If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the battery and allow
it to dry.
► Do not modify the battery.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in the battery.
► Never connect the battery terminals to metallic objects
and cause a short circuit.
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.