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Thank you for your purchase. The
following information will help you
receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL AP Battery
Belt and Harness and, if followed,
reduce the risk of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Do not lend or rent the AP Battery Belt
and Harness without these warnings
and instructions. Allow only persons
who fully understand these warnings
and instructions to use the AP Battery
Belt and Harness.
For further information or if you do not
understand the products warnings and
instructions, please go to
www.stihlusa.com or contact your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2.1 Intended Use
The AP Battery Belt is designed for
carrying one AP Battery Bag with
Connecting Cord (Illustration 3) and
one Extra AP Battery Bag
(Illustration 2) right on the operator‘s
waist. Alternatively, it can be used to
carry up to two ExtraAP Battery Bags.
WARNING
￭ Use of a STIHL AP Battery Belt for
any purpose other than supporting an
AP Battery Bag could lead to
personal injury and property damage.
￭ When an AP Battery Bag with
Connecting Cord is attached to the
AP Battery Belt, the operator can
power any of the following STIHL
power tools:
– STIHL MSA chain saws, except
top
-
handle units
– STIHL HTA pole pruners
– STIHL FSA trimmers and brush
cutters
– STIHL HSA hedge trimmers
– STIHL HLA extended reach hedge
trimmers
– STIHL BGA blowers
￭ Do not use a STIHL AP Battery Belt or
AP Battery Bag with Connecting Cord
when working with STIHL MSA top-
handle chain saws, STIHL TSA cut-
off machines or STIHL RMA lawn
mowers. Use with these products
could lead to severe personal injury
and property damage from
entanglement of the connecting cord,
loss of control and loss of balance.
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury
or property damage, including
damage to the AP Battery Bag or
connecting cord:
– Never charge a battery in the
AP Battery Bag.
– Never connect multiple
AP Battery Bags together.
– Never use any AP Battery Bag
to transport any object other
than a STIHL AP battery.
2.2 Operator
WARNING
￭ Operating an outdoor power tool can
be strenuous. The operator must be
in good physical condition and mental
health. To reduce the risk of personal
injury from fatigue and loss of control:
– Check with your doctor before
using the power tool if you have
any health condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work.
– Do not operate the power tool
while under the influence of any
substance (drug, alcohol or
medication, etc.) that might
impair vision, balance, dexterity
or judgment.
– Be alert. Do not operate the
power tool when you are tired.
Take a break if you become
tired.
– Do not permit minors to use the
AP Battery Belt and Harness.
2.3 Using the AP Battery Belt
and Harness
WARNING
￭ Misuse may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the AP Battery Belt and
Harness only as described in
these instructions.
– Never modify the AP Battery
Belt or Harness in any way.
￭ Using an AP Battery Belt or Harness
that is modified, damaged, improperly
adjusted or improperly maintained
can lead to a malfunction and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury or death.
– Never attempt to modify the
AP Battery Belt and Harness in
any way.
– Make sure the nylon straps and
other components of the
AP Battery Belt and Harness
are in good condition and free of
damage. If any of the straps or
other components are worn,
weakened, cracked or otherwise
damaged, contact your
authorized STIHL servicing
dealer to have them replaced.
Do not use the AP Battery Belt
and Harness until the problem
has been corrected.
– Make sure the AP Battery Bag
with Connecting Cord or
Extra AP Battery Bag are
properly adjusted and secure on
your AP Battery Belt before
starting work.
1 Introduction
It is important that you read
and observe the following
information and warnings.
Improper use can cause
serious injury.
Read these warnings and
instructions thoroughly
before use and periodically
thereafter. Follow all safety
precautions. Careless or
improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury. Also
read and follow all
instructions and warnings
for the following:
– STIHL AP series battery;
– STIHL power tool;
– STIHL AP Battery Bag
with Connecting Cord.
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
