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4 Safety Precautions
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured, and property may
be damaged.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
► If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐
guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or
water.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
► Work calmly and methodically.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the vacuum shredder.
► Use the vacuum shredder on your own.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
Use a mobile elevating work platform or
secure scaffolding.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
► Work with the openings on the catcher bag
closed.
■ If the behavior of the vacuum shredder
changes during operation or feels unusual, it
may no longer be in a safe condition. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
tact a STIHL authorized dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur while using the vacuum
shredder.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disorder occur: Con‐
sult a doctor.
■ The dust whipped up may cause the vacuum
shredder to be electrostatically charged. In
certain conditions (e.g. dry environment) the
vacuum shredder may discharge suddenly
and emit sparks. Sparks may cause fires and
explosions in highly flammable or explosive
environments. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
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■ The moving parts in the blower wheel may
injure the user. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Use the vacuum shredder
only with the suction tube and
the nozzle attached.
► Do not touch moving parts in the blower
wheel.
► If the moving parts in the blower wheel are
jammed by an object: Switch off the vac‐
uum shredder and remove the battery. Only
then remove the object.
■ In an emergency, the user may start to panic
and forget to take off the carrying system. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Practice taking off the carrying system.
► Do not combine several carrying systems
with one another.
4.8 Transporting
4.8.1 Vacuum Shredder
WARNING
■ The vacuum shredder may turn over or shift
during transport. Persons may be injured or
property may be damaged.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the vacuum shredder with lashing
straps, belts or a net to prevent it from tip‐
ping over or moving.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
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