4.5.2
Battery
WARNING
■ Bystanding people, children and animals can‐
not recognise or evaluate the dangers posed
by the battery. This may result in serious injury
to bystanding people, children and animals.
► Keep bystanding people, children and ani‐
mals out of the way.
► 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 exposed to certain ambient
conditions, the battery may catch fire or
explode. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Protect the battery from heat and
fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temper‐
atures between ‑ 10 °C and + 50 °C.
► Do not immerse the battery in liq‐
uids.
► Keep the battery away from metallic
objects.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.6
Safe Condition
4.6.1
Weeder
The weeder is in a safe condition if the following
requirements are met:
–
The weeder is undamaged.
–
The weeder is clean.
–
The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
–
The gear housing is correctly attached.
–
Original STIHL accessories designed for this
weeder are attached.
–
The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be rendered ineffective. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged weeder.
► If the weeder is dirty: Clean the weeder.
► Do not modify the weeder.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the weeder.
► Attach original STIHL accessories for this
weeder.
► Attach gear housing as described in this
User Manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► Never insert objects into the weeder’s
openings.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
4.6.2
Blades
The blades are in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
–
The blades and mounting hardware are
undamaged.
–
The blades are not deformed.
–
The blades are properly mounted.
–
The blades are burr-free.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
blades may come off and be thrown at high
speed. This can result in serious injuries.
► Never work with damaged blades or dam‐
aged mounting hardware.
► Sharpen the blades properly.
► Deburr the cutting edges with a file.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.6.3
Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the follow‐
ing conditions are met:
–
The battery is not damaged.
–
The battery is clean and dry.
–
The battery is working and has not been modi‐
fied.
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 bat‐
tery.
► If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the bat‐
tery and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the battery.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in
the battery.
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