Working; Charging - Stihl SEA 20 Gebrauchsanleitung

4 Safety Precautions
￭ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid
contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected
areas with plenty of soap and water.
► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
￭ A damaged or defective battery may emit an unusual
odour, smoke or catch fire. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► If the battery emits an unusual odour or smoke: do not
use the battery and keep it away from flammable
materials.
► If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish the battery
using a fire extinguisher or water.
4.6.3 Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Charger is undamaged.
– Charger is clean and dry.
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the charger and allow
it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger's openings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with metallic
objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
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4.7

Working

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 suffering serious injury.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work with the hand
vacuum.
► Use the hand vacuum on your own.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your balance.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If you start
feeling fatigue: Take a break.
￭ If the behavior of the hand vacuum 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 consult a STIHL
dealer.
► The hand vacuum must always be operated in an
upright position.
► To ensure an adequate exchange of cooling air, do not
cover the hand vacuum.
4.8

Charging

WARNING
￭ A damaged or defective charger may produce an unusual
smell or emit smoke during the charging process. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
￭ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if heat
dissipation is inadequate. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not cover the charger.
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