Stihl BGA 56 User Manual

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English 20 Storing the Blower, Battery and Charger
STIHL batteries comply with the requirements set forth in
UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Part III, Subsection
38.3.
Commercial air, vessel and ground transportation of lithium
ion cells and batteries is regulated. The battery is classified
as a UN 3480, Class 9, packaging group II product. Shipping
it, either as a complete tool or the battery, requires
compliance with all applicable shipping regulations. Check
with the ground, vessel, air cargo or passenger airline to
determine if transport is prohibited or subject to restrictions
or exemptions prior to shipping or travel.
Normally, no further conditions have to be met by the user in
order to transport STIHL batteries by road to the power tool's
operating site. Check and comply with any special
regulations that may apply to your situation.
For further information please go to www.stihlusa.com/
battery-transportation-safety (for Canada: www.stihl.ca).
20.1 Blower
WARNING
Store the blower indoors in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users.
Never store the battery in the blower or charger. Improper
storage can result in unauthorized use and damage to the
blower that can lead to fire and explosion, and otherwise
increase the risk of severe personal injury and property
damage.
When storing the blower:
► Clean the blower, @ 21.
► Store the blower indoors in a dry and secure location, out
of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons.
20.2 Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion, never store the battery in
a metal container or near metal objects, @ 8.1. If the
battery is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before
storing, @ 6.1.
WARNING
High temperatures can damage the battery and result in loss
of performance and a shortened battery life. It may also
cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or
explode, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury or
property damage. Use and store the battery only within an
ambient temperature range of 14 °F to 122 °F (- 10 °C to
50 °C), @ 6.1. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 6.1.
To properly store the battery:
► Take the battery out of the blower or the charger.
► Store the battery indoors in a dry and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
► Protect the battery against dampness and corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C)
with a charge between 40 % (2 green LEDs) and 80 %
(3 green LEDs).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use them in rotation.
20.3 Charger
WARNING
Store the charger indoors, in a dry, secure place that is
inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users, @ 7.
Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, misuse or
damage to the charger that can lead to fire and otherwise
increase the risk of severe personal injury and property
damage, @ 7.
20 Storing the Blower, Battery and
Charger

Stihl BGA 56 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	BGA 56
Category	Blower
Language	English