Approved batteries on page 42 . To
only. Refer to
prevent injury, do not use the battery as a power
supply for other devices.
•
Risk of electrical shock. Do not connect the battery
terminals to keys, screws or other metal. This can
cause a short circuit of the battery.
•
Do not use batteries that are non-rechargable.
•
Do not put objects into the air slots of the battery.
•
Keep the battery away from sunlight, heat or open
flame. The battery can cause burns and/or chemical
burns.
•
Keep the battery away from rain and wet conditions.
•
Keep the battery away from microwaves and high
pressure.
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Do not try to disassemble or break the battery.
•
Do not let battery acid touch your skin. Battery acid
causes injuries to the skin, corrosion and burns. If
you get battery acid in your eyes, do not rub but
flush with water for minimum 15 minutes. If battery
acid has touched your skin, you must clean the skin
with a large quantity of water and soap. Get medical
aid.
•
Use the battery in temperatures between -10 °C (14
°F) and 40 °C (104 °F).
•
Do not clean the battery or the battery charger with
To do a check of the battery and the
water. Refer to
battery holder on page 36 .
•
Do not use a defective or damaged battery.
•
Keep batteries in storage away from metal objects
such as nails, screws or jewelry.
•
Keep the battery away from children.
Battery charger safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Risk of electrical shock or short circuit if the safety
instructions are not obeyed.
•
Use an approved grounded mains socket that is not
damaged.
•
Do not use other battery chargers than the one
supplied for your product. Only use 40-C80 chargers
when you charge Husqvarna replacement batteries
Approved battery chargers for the
40-B140. Refer to
product on page 42 and Approved batteries on
page 42 .
•
Do not try to disassemble the battery charger.
•
Do not use a defective or damaged battery charger.
•
Do not lift the battery charger by the power cord. To
disconnect the battery charger from a mains socket,
pull out the plug. Do not pull the power cord.
•
Keep all cables and extension leads away from
water, oil and sharp edges. Make sure that the cable
is not caught between doors, fences or similar.
•
Do not use the battery charger near flammable
materials or materials that can cause corrosion.
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Make sure that the battery charger is not covered.
Pull out the plug to the battery charger if there is
smoke or fire.
•
Only charge the battery indoors in a location with
good airflow and away from sunlight. Do not charge
the battery outdoors. Do not charge the battery in
wet conditions.
•
Only use the battery charger where the temperature
is between 5 °C (41 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). Use the
charger in an environment which has a good airflow,
dry and free from dust.
•
Do not put objects into the cooling slots of the
battery charger.
•
Do not connect the battery charger terminals to
metal objects as this can short circuit the battery
charger.
•
Use approved wall sockets that are not damaged.
•
Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries in the
battery chargers.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you do
maintenance on the product.
•
Remove the battery before you do maintenance,
other checks or assemble the product.
•
The operator must only do the maintenance and
servicing shown in this operator's manual. Turn to
your servicing dealer for maintenance and servicing
of a larger extension.
•
Do not clean the battery or the battery charger with
water. Strong detergent can cause damage to the
plastic.
•
If you do not do maintenance, it decreases the
life cycle of the product and increases the risk of
accidents.
•
Special training is necessary for all servicing and
repair work, especially for the safety devices on the
product. If not all checks in this operator's manual
are approved after you have done maintenance, turn
to your servicing dealer. We guarantee that there are
professional repairs and servicing available for your
product.
•
Only use original spare parts.
Safety instructions for the cutting equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Only use approved guide bar/saw chain
combinations and filing equipment. Refer to
Technical data on page 40 for instructions.
•
Use protective gloves when you use or do
maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that
does not move can also cause injuries.
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