Stihl SGA 85 - Battery Management and Operation; Battery Safety and Charging Procedures

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English 6 Battery Safety
DANGER
￭ Chemicals can be harmful to individuals, animals and the
environment. Always read and follow the chemical
manufacturer's warnings and instructions regarding
proper preparation, dilution, safe use and disposal.
– Mix chemicals outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.
Never mix different chemicals unless specifically
authorized by the chemical makers.
– Rinse the container and flush the spray gun, nozzle
and hoses in an environmentally responsible
manner before re-filling the container with a different
chemical.
– Follow the chemical manufacturer’s dilution
recommendations.
– Prepare the amount of chemical solution that will be
used up at one time, with no extra solution stored in
the container after finishing work.
– Fill and operate the sprayer outdoors or in a well-
ventilated area with proper respiratory protection.
– Never eat, drink or smoke while handling or spraying
chemicals.
– Never attempt to clear nozzles, valves, hoses or
other components by blowing through them with
your mouth.
– Follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions
regarding cleanup and disposal.
– In case of accidental ingestion, consult the chemical
manufacturer’s instructions. In case of doubt,
contact your local poison control center without
delay. Have the product’s label available to read to
the person you consult.
– Always follow local, state and federal chemical
regulations.
6.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
￭ Read and follow the safety precautions on the battery and
all warnings and instructions that accompany it.
￭ Use of unauthorized batteries can damage the power tool
and result in fire, explosion and personal injury and
property damage.
– Use only genuine STIHL AP series batteries.
￭ Use of STIHL AP series batteries for any purpose other
than powering STIHL power tools could be extremely
dangerous.
– Use STIHL AP series batteries only to power
compatible STIHL power tools.
￭ Use of unauthorized chargers can damage the battery and
result in fire, explosion and personal injury and property
damage.
– Use only genuine STIHL AL 101, AL 300 or AL 500
series chargers to charge STIHL AP series batteries.
￭ The battery contains safety features and devices which, if
damaged, may allow the battery to generate heat, rupture,
leak, ignite or explode.
– Never spray near electrical outlets or
other power sources.
– Never use your sprayer if the battery
compartment cover or the casing around
the motor is worn, cracked or damaged.
– Do not spray in the direction of
bystanders. Keep bystanders
away when spraying.
– Never work in windy conditions.
6 Battery Safety