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English 6 Charger Safety
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire from a short
circuit:
► Make sure the blower and charger are completely dry
before starting the charging process.
￭ The charger heats up during the charging process. To
reduce the risk of fire:
► Do not operate on a combustible surface (e.g., paper,
cardboard, textiles) or in a combustible environment.
► Allow the charger to cool down normally. Do not cover it.
￭ Chargers can produce sparks which may ignite
combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other
combustible materials. To reduce the risk of fire and
explosion:
► Do not operate in a location where combustible gases,
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials are
present.
￭ Using a damaged power supply cord or plug may result in
fire, electric shock and other personal injury or property
damage. To reduce these risks:
► Replace the charger if the power supply cord becomes
damaged. The power supply cord cannot be repaired or
replaced.
► Unplug the charger from the wall outlet when not in use.
► Never jerk the power supply cord to disconnect it from
the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the power
supply cord.
► Do not use the power supply cord for any other purpose,
e.g., for carrying or hanging up the charger.
► Make sure the power supply cord is located or marked
so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in
contact with sharp objects or moving parts, or otherwise
be subjected to damage or stress.
￭ An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Overloading an extension cord can result in
overheating and fire. If an extension cord must be used:
► Use only a properly wired 16 gauge (AWG16) or
heavier gauge extension cord.
► Never connect more than one charger or other device to
an extension cord.
► Never use an extension cord with a wattage rating lower
than the wattage on your charger's rating plate.
► Never use an extension cord if the blades on its plug are
different from the blades on the charger plug in number,
size or shape.
► Do not link (chain) extension cords.
￭ In case of fire, or if the charger or blower it is charging
emits smoke, an unusual smell, feels hot or appears
abnormal in any other way:
► Immediately disconnect the charger from the outlet.
Contact the authorities in the event of fire or explosion.
► Have the charger and blower inspected and repaired by
an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use.
￭ Operation of the blower is disabled during the charging
process to reduce the risk of electric shock.
► Do not attempt to operate the blower during the
charging process or any time it is connected to the
LK45.
► Check the charger's power supply cord
and plug regularly for damage. If
damaged, immediately disconnect the
plug from the wall outlet.