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6 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE
■ In case of fire, or if the charger or the battery it is charging
emits smoke, an unusual smell, feels hot or appears
abnormal in any other way:
– Immediately disconnect the charger from the outlet
and prepare to contact the authorities in the event of
fire or explosion.
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock and other personal
injury or property damage when mounting the charger:
– Ensure that no electrical cables, pipes or other
service lines run behind the wall where the charger
is to be mounted.
– Mount the charger only as described in this manual.
– Remove the battery before mounting the charger.
6.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
■ There are no user-authorized repairs for the charger. To
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal
injury and property damage:
– Do not attempt to repair, open or disassemble the
charger. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
Users must not attempt any other cleaning,
maintenance or repair.
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Unplug the charger from the wall outlet before
inspecting or cleaning the charger.
– Regularly check the electrical contacts of the
charger and ensure that the insulation of the power
cord and plug are in good condition and show no
signs of aging (brittleness), wear or damage.
– Have a damaged power supply cord replaced by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
■ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the charger, and an increased risk of fire, electric shock
and other personal injury or property damage.
– Never store the charger with the battery inserted.
– Before storing, always unplug the charger from the
wall outlet and remove the battery.
– Store the charger indoors in a dry, secure place out
of the reach of children and other unauthorized
users.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 Setting up the Charger
WARNING
Read and follow the safety precautions on the battery and
charger and the warnings and instructions in this manual,
@ 5. Make sure the charger and its components are dry
and not damaged; operate the charger indoors at an
appropriate ambient temperature, @ 5.
WARNING
Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging
process, do not operate on a combustible surface or in a
location where combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or
other materials are present, @ 5.
6 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
AND STORAGE
7 CHARGING THE BATTERY