Stihl HSA 26 User Manual

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English 8 Charger Safety
￭ Leaking battery fluid is potentially harmful and can cause
skin and eye irritation, chemical burns and other serious
personal injury.
– Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
– Use an inert absorbent such as sand on spilled
battery fluid.
– In the event of accidental contact, immediately rinse
the contact area thoroughly with mild soap and
water.
– If fluid gets into your eye(s): Do not rub. Rinse water
over the open eye(s) for at least 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.
￭ A battery fire can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of
severe personal injury and property damage in the event
of fire:
– Evacuate the area. Fire can spread rapidly. Stay
clear of any vapors generated and maintain a safe
distance.
– Contact the fire department.
– Although water can be used to put out a battery fire,
use of a multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher
is preferable.
– Consult the fire department regarding proper
disposal of a burned battery.
￭ Dropping the battery could result in personal injury or
property damage. To prevent the battery from falling
during removal:
– Use care when ejecting the battery.
8.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and other
personal injury or property damage:
– Read and follow all cautionary markings on the
charger, battery and garden shears and all
instructions in this manual before using the charger.
– Charge only genuine STIHL AS series batteries.
Other batteries may burst, catch fire or explode,
resulting in personal injury and property damage.
– Do not handle the charger, including power supply
cord and plug, with wet hands.
– Never use a damaged charger.
– Never charge malfunctioning, damaged, cracked,
leaking or deformed batteries.
– Never store a battery in the charger.
– Operate the charger only indoors, in dry rooms.
– Operate the charger only within the specified
ambient temperature limits, @ 24.5.
– Keep the charger out of the reach of children.
– Always plug the charger into a properly installed
electrical outlet matching the voltage and electrical
frequency stated on the charger.
– Never use power strips to operate multiple chargers
or other devices from the same outlet or on the same
circuit.
8 Charger Safety
– For indoor use only.
– Keep the charger dry. Protect it from
rain, water, liquids and damp conditions.
Never insert a wet battery or use a wet
charger.

Stihl HSA 26 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	HSA 26
Category	Trimmer
Language	English